Jon Moxley AEW World Champion is preparing to defend his title against challenger Hangman Adam Page in a highly anticipated match that promises intense brutality. This showdown will take place amid a backdrop of personal struggles and rising tension within AEW as Page attempts to reclaim the top spot in the company.
A Brutal Challenge Awaits Hangman Adam Page From Jon Moxley
Adam Page has worked relentlessly to earn his position as the number one contender for the AEW World Championship, following his victory in the Owen Hart Cup and recovery from fierce battles with Swerve Strickland. However, Jon Moxley, the reigning AEW World Champion and leader of the Death Riders, remains a dominant force with a clear mission to maintain control and inflict pain on Page.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Undisputed, Moxley conveyed a stark warning to Page, arguing the contender is distracted and mentally weakened by his past conflicts and own doubts. Unlike Page, Moxley claims to be focused solely on one goal – defeating Page and enjoying the process of doing so.
“I don’t care what he’s going through or what song he listens to on the way in. Unless he finds what he’s looking for and grows into a beautiful butterfly right in front of our eyes and beats me, then good for him. But that’s not going to happen. The Millennial Cowboy, the Emo Cowboy, that vulnerability, it’s what endeared himself to so much of the audience in wrestling. Those people will support you to the end of the earth. Now they’re asking more of him. Now he has to live up to that.” —Jon Moxley, AEW World Champion
Moxley painted a picture of Page’s journey as an uphill struggle filled with emotional weight. He described Page’s climbing of a “personal mountain,” shaped by his own mistakes and unresolved feelings. According to Moxley, this internal battle threatens to undo Page’s quest for the championship and lead him to a painful downfall.
With unyielding confidence, Moxley dismissed the typical fanfare of wrestling entrances or symbolic props, insisting that his skill and mentality alone make him the true AEW World Champion. He challenged Page’s ability to succeed without external advantages and pledged to “torture” Page inside the ring, embracing the suffering and chaos he intends to bring upon his opponent.
“I don’t need a fancy entrance. I don’t need pyro. I don’t need sh*t. In fact, I don’t even need to wear the f*cking belt. I’m inherently the AEW world champion. You can steal the belt, make your own, it doesn’t matter. You can’t take away what I’ve cultivated. Hangman is worried about who I’m bringing to the ring, or the type of weapons I’ll bring. None of that sh*t matters. Myself and my wits, that’s what I rely on to get the job done. Can he do what I do when you take away all that extra sh*t? What happens then? He ain’t got sh*t. He should worry about that more than his soul search from the past three years. I’m going to absolutely torture him, and I’m going to embrace and revel in it.” —Jon Moxley, AEW World Champion
Moxley also took aim at Page’s mindset, accusing him of being preoccupied with unresolved issues involving The Young Bucks and an apology related to burning down Swerve Strickland’s house. Moxley urged Page to stop overthinking and to “own it,” asserting that his own calm and ruthless disposition leaves no room for sympathy.
“The world will see the difference between him and me. He doesn’t want to win. He’s thinking about The Young Bucks and his apology for burning down Swerve’s house. That was cool. Why apologize? F*cking own it, man. He’s in his own head. I’m at peace with the world. I give less than zero f*cks. I have less than zero sympathy for him. It’s going to be ugly, people are going to be sad, and I’m going to love it.” —Jon Moxley, AEW World Champion
Upcoming Stakes: AEW’s All In Event and Future Rivalries
Looking beyond this intense encounter, other AEW storylines are also coming into focus. MJF has publicly stated his intentions to capitalize on the outcome of the match at All In, promising to win the Casino Gauntlet and claim a future title shot against Jon Moxley if Moxley retains the championship. This looming threat adds another layer of complexity and competition within AEW’s world title picture.
Page’s Battle to Overcome Past Demons
Adam Page’s recent journey has been marked by personal and professional obstacles that have shaped the narrative heading into this title match. His time as Owen Hart Cup winner confirmed his position as a top contender, but the past two years of emotional and physical trials have left their mark. With Moxley openly doubting Page’s mental readiness, the match becomes a test not just of physical strength but of resilience and psychological endurance.
AEW’s Current Landscape Amidst Ongoing Turmoil
As AEW navigates high-profile rivalries, injuries, and intense storytelling, Jon Moxley remains a steadfast figure symbolizing raw aggression and championship dominance. Other stories in the wrestling world, including shifting alliances in WWE and surprise returns of major stars, highlight the volatile atmosphere surrounding professional wrestling, with Moxley vs. Page standing as a central conflict in AEW’s unfolding drama.
Tony Khan’s management of the brand, including the need to crown interim champions and handle star injuries, continues to impact AEW’s title dynamics. Meanwhile, potential returns of missing AEW stars add speculation about future challengers who could disrupt Moxley’s reign, making this an era filled with uncertainty and fierce competition.
