Hangman Page triumphed at AEW All In on October 1, 2023, reclaiming the AEW World Championship after defeating Jon Moxley in a brutal Texas Death Match. This marked the first time since May 2022 that Page held the coveted title. The event, held in front of a packed audience, saw a dramatic culmination of a rivalry that has been building since last fall.
The match escalated quickly into violence, with Page and Moxley using a range of weapons, including barbed wire and chairs. The turning point came when Moxley attempted to suffocate Page with a plastic bag. Just as tensions peaked, a video featuring Darby Allin played, stating he was coming to reclaim everything from Moxley. Moments later, Bryan Danielson entered the fray, disguising himself with a Blue Panther mask. He delivered a decisive knee strike to Wheeler Yuta, further intensifying the match’s chaos.
As the bout progressed, Page executed a series of high-impact moves, including a Deadeye through a table outside the ring. This maneuver nearly secured his victory as Moxley struggled to answer the ten-count. The match featured multiple run-ins, including an appearance by Marina Shafir, who assisted Moxley and was later incapacitated by Page.
The involvement of Swerve Strickland was pivotal; he helped Page by neutralizing the Young Bucks and providing him with a chain that Page ultimately used against Moxley. After a series of devastating blows, Page secured the victory with a Buckshot Lariat, sending Moxley into a bed of nails. Following a tense moment, Moxley tapped out, allowing Page to celebrate his hard-fought victory amidst a thunderous ovation.
Page’s triumph not only signifies a personal milestone but also ends Moxley’s fourth World title reign, which began at WrestleDream when he defeated Bryan Danielson. In two encounters under Texas Death Match rules, Page has now bested Moxley twice, enhancing his record to 5-1 in this style of match.
The event concluded after nearly six hours of action, with fireworks lighting up the sky as an emotional Page received the key to the briefcase, revealing the AEW World title belt that had been hidden since October 2022. The match’s violent nature, characterized by the use of forks, barbed wire, and tables, reinforced the intense rivalry and the lengths both wrestlers would go to claim victory.
As fans reflect on the event, Page’s return to glory as AEW World Champion marks a significant chapter in his career and the ongoing saga within the promotion.