With Mercedes Moné AEW championship success capturing the wrestling world’s attention, Tony Khan is making notable moves on All Elite Wrestling’s main shows. As Moné garners titles and headlines, Khan has shifted focus to her real-life partner, The Beast Mortos, now launching him into AEW’s top ranks as storylines intensify ahead of All In.
In recent weeks, AEW’s build-up to milestone episodes of Dynamite and Collision has centered on major shifts, especially surrounding Moné’s championship achievements and The Beast Mortos’ rapid ascent. Moné, known as “The CEO,” added the CMLL World Women’s Championship and the EWA Women’s Championship to her collection, already holding the AEW TBS Championship and the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship. This run built further intrigue when her off-camera connection with Mortos became public, fueling increased speculation among fans about storyline motivations and real-life influences.
Mortos Rises from Mid-Card to Main Event Spotlight
The Beast Mortos, often regarded as “The Minotaur of Wrestling,” received significant momentum during the Grand Slam in Mexico City. In a surprising turn crafted by Tony Khan, Mortos stepped in for Claudio Castagnoli in the main event. This decision reshaped the outcome as The Death Riders, The Young Bucks, and heavyweight LFI achieved victory against The Opps, Will Ospreay, and Swerve Strickland. Traditionally a mid-card presence, Mortos’ leap into the AEW World Championship narrative has led to widespread fan discussion, with many questioning whether his real-life relationship with Moné factored into his promotion.
A First-Ever Showdown: The Beast Mortos Faces Hangman Page on AEW Dynamite
Tony Khan officially announced through social media that an anticipated contest will take place on Dynamite—pitting The Beast Mortos against Adam Page for the first time ever. This bout comes as Hangman Page, also known as “Hangman,” gears up to challenge reigning World Champion Jon Moxley at All In on July 12.
“Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite 8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS + Max TONIGHT! Hangman Page vs @BeastMortos After aligning with the Death Riders + The Elite to win the main event last Wednesday in Arena México, Beast Mortos will fight vs #1 contender to the World Title Hangman Page TONIGHT!,”
Tony Khan wrote. —Tony Khan, AEW President
Mortos’ new alliance with The Death Riders and The Elite, highlighted by last week’s win in Arena México, has set the stage for his upcoming test against the world title’s number-one contender. The match itself is drawing attention as both competitors hold strong momentum—Mortos through his recent storyline surge, and Hangman as he prepares for a world championship opportunity.
Additional Matchups and Appearances on Tonight’s Dynamite
This evening’s edition of Dynamite from the Accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington, brings more high-stakes matches beyond Mortos’ breakthrough. Kota Ibushi is set to make his ring return facing Trent Beretta, while a Women’s Casino Gauntlet qualifier will see Willow Nightingale, Athena, Thunder Rosa, and Kris Statlander compete for advancement. On the men’s side, a Casino Gauntlet qualifier features Roderick Strong, Mark Briscoe, Konosuke Takeshita, and Bandido. The event lineup is further packed with scheduled appearances from Toni Storm and The Hurt Syndicate, all building anticipation for All In.
With Mercedes Moné’s championship dominance creating fresh championship implications, Tony Khan’s strategic elevation of The Beast Mortos signals ongoing shifts within AEW’s competitive landscape. Fans and insiders now look to see whether Mortos’ push, amid connections to Moné, leads AEW toward new storylines ahead of one of its most anticipated events of the year.
