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In a historic first, AEW Dynamite just witnessed the first title change in AEW's history. SoCal Uncensored (SCU) lost the AEW World Tag Team Championship to singles competitors Kenny Omega and Hangman Page.
In a stunning turn of events, Page and Omega did the impossible and triumphed despite their lack of team coordination. It seems to be a surprising booking choice as AEW has some of the best tag teams in the world with teams like Proud-N-Powerful, Jurrasic Express, The Young Bucks, Private Party and Best Friends to name a few.
But there is always a method to the madness in AEW. They believe in long term story booking and are not hampered by the drudgeries of random wrestlers winning the Tag Team titles. In a sense, both men have been teaming for a while and have been met with mixed results
With that being said, here are 5 Reasons why Hangman Page and Kenny Omega won the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
#5 Breaking Up The Elite
The story has been building since November. Hangman Page told his Elite brethren, that he was leaving the group and said:
"I lost to Jericho, I lost to PAC, that is always how it's been! I have been the least successful member of this group, the entire time. And I can't do it anymore. I'm sorry, guys. We're still cool...I just...I'm just going to ride alone for a while."
It seemed to be a sign of things to come. In the storyline, Hangman Page believed that he was better than what was on display and wanted to prove to the world that he could do it alone. During his championship win, Page was displaying a very blase attitude towards the rest of the group.
Even last month, he was not to be seen as The Dark Order pummeled his friends in the middle of the ring. Or was he already there?
#4 The Dark Order Conspiracy
Perhaps, one of the groups that have gotten some of the worst or mixed responses in AEW has been The Dark Order. Their intended beatdown of The Elite was meant to be their crowning glory, but was ridiculed by many. Even Jim Ross said that he was embarrassed by the segment.
In the last couple of months, there have murmurs of Hangman Page actually being part of The Dark Order. Perhaps, he may not be a 'full member' but it is part of a bigger story. What if Hangman Page is not actually part of the group, but they have mutual goals? There is a good chance that this current title reign with the tag titles won't last very long.
The team that could actually beat The Elite would be The Dark Order. In a way, it makes sense. Hangman Page wants to be World Champion and not just settle for the tag titles. If he has to step over his friends to do it, so be it!
# 3 Hangman Page Turns Heel
If The Dark Order actually wins the Tag Team Championship titles from Omega and Page, it will certainly set things up for the faction. This will come irrespective of Page being part of the group or secretly aligned with it. Moreover, Hangman Page 'drinking' all the time will play a part in the story.
Even today, he didn't bother celebrating his title win with his Elite teammates. He dove right into the crowd and partied with the fans. The heel turn has been building ever since he lost his AEW World Championship match to Chris Jericho. Page wants to get back into the championship mix again.
Compared to the rest of The Elite, Hangman Page was always booked to be the up-and-comer. There is no denying his talent in the ring, but when he did go fight Chris Jericho for the title, there was something missing in the bargain.
By turning him heel, they are providing him with a much needed personality makeover and trying to get him over with the fans. It will serve him well in the long run, with an intended match with a former friend.
#2 Hangman Page vs Kenny Omega
If there is anyone who Hangman Page will feud with, It's Kenny Omega. The storyline has already been building for months. Page is not interested in Omega's positive attitude. Kenny Omega doesn't drink while Page can't wait to have a beer in his hand and party on the sidelines. It's subtle booking but it is something that AEW has done a wonderful job recently.
For the most part, the feud will have one objective in mind and that is getting Hangman Page over. Don't be surprised if Page does the unthinkable and defeat Omega. This has been the overriding factor of The Elite members that they are more interested in getting the younger talent over than putting themselves in a great position.
In a recent interview, Omega has said that he has a taken a back seat in AEW as he wants to push the new generation. He said:
"If we don’t move forward with a new generation, then when my time is up, or when Chris [Jericho’s] time is up, or when Moxley’s time is up, we’ll have no one to take the torch. That would be the biggest disservice and injustice that I could do as someone in a managerial position."
If anyone does need the rub right now, It's Hangman Page.
#1 The Young Bucks become AEW World Tag Team Champions
One of the criticisms that AEW is currently facing is that the most popular members of the company are not putting themselves in prime positions. Like Omega, they're more interested in getting the younger talent over. At the same time, there is precedence to The Young Bucks eventually becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions.
Some of their matches with the likes of The Lucha Brothers and Proud-N-Powerful have been outstanding and really pushed the envelope further. At the same time, fans do want this team be at the top of the mountain.
Considering that The Dark Order were the ones that destroyed them at the end of 2019, it would make sense that The Young Bucks capture the titles from them in the future. This is, of course, under the assumption, that The Dark Order will be AEW Tag Team Champions and Page turning heel.
Young Bucks as Tag Team Champions would be a draw and certify them as best in the world. And there is no better time to start than now.
