Adam Page Bio
Stephen Blake Woltz, better known by his ring name “Hangman” Adam Page, is an American professional wrestler born on July 27, 1991, in Halifax County, Virginia. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he has built his reputation as a former two-time AEW World Champion. Page began his career on the independent circuit in 2008 before rising to national prominence with the Bullet Club and later becoming one of AEW’s cornerstone performers. His cowboy-inspired persona has earned him a loyal following and helped define a modern era of AEW programming.
Early Life and Background
Stephen Blake Woltz was born on July 27, 1991, in the small community of Aaron’s Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. He is the nephew of George Woltz, the figure best known for co-creating Virginia’s long-running tourist slogan “Virginia is for Lovers.” Woltz grew up in a rural part of the state, where he developed an early interest in professional wrestling that would eventually shape his career path.
Woltz graduated from Halifax County High School in 2009 and later attended Virginia Tech, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications in just two years. Before wrestling full-time, he worked for five years as a high school journalism and graphic design teacher. In May 2016, he stepped away from the classroom to become a full-time wrestler with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, marking the moment his career moved from regional rings to international stages.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Woltz trained under veteran wrestler Jimmy Valiant and debuted on the American independent circuit under the ring name Adam Page on May 24, 2008. He spent his first years working regional promotions, and in January 2011, he captured his first championship, the CWF Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship, alongside Jason Blade. The following year, he added the CWF Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, establishing himself as a rising talent in the southeastern independent scene.
In 2011, Page began working with Ring of Honor (ROH), gradually becoming a regular competitor by 2013. Initially used in undercard matches, his career gained momentum in 2014 when he joined the veteran-led stable known as The Decade. In 2016, he aligned himself with the villainous Bullet Club, and during an angle on the War of the Worlds tour, he attacked Chris Sabin with a hangman’s noose, an incident that gave birth to his iconic “Hangman” nickname and persona.
Adam Page Career
Early Career (2008–2011)
After training under Jimmy Valiant, Woltz debuted on the American independent circuit as Adam Page on May 24, 2008. He spent several years working regional promotions across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, building a reputation as a hard-working young talent. In January 2011, he won his first championship, the CWF Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship, partnering with Jason Blade, and within a year, he captured the CWF Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, signaling his readiness to move to a larger stage.
During this developmental period, Page wrestled for various independent promotions and won multiple regional titles. His consistent performances in smaller rings caught the attention of scouts and bookers, eventually opening the door for him to work with Ring of Honor and launch his national career.
Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2011–2019)
Page began appearing in Ring of Honor in 2011 and became a regular competitor by 2013. He joined The Decade stable in 2014, but his biggest break came in 2016 when he aligned with the Bullet Club. His attack on Chris Sabin with a hangman’s noose on the War of the Worlds tour earned him the “Hangman” nickname and immediately sharpened his identity. In August 2017, he won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship with The Young Bucks, and he later reached the finals of ROH’s International Cup tournament in 2018.
Through ROH’s working relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Page became a regular in NJPW as a Bullet Club member. He appeared at events such as Dominion 6.19 in 2016 and G1 Special in USA in 2017, and he competed in the 2016, 2017, and 2018 World Tag League tournaments alongside Yujiro Takahashi. He also entered the prestigious G1 Climax in 2018 and challenged Jay White for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship at Strong Style Evolved. On September 1, 2018, he appeared at the landmark All In event, defeating Joey Janela in a Chicago Street Fight, and he later joined The Elite, a Bullet Club sub-group.
All Elite Wrestling (2019–Present)
In January 2019, Adam Page was announced as one of the first signees of the newly established All Elite Wrestling, joining Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes, and The Young Bucks. At AEW’s inaugural pay-per-view, Double or Nothing on May 25, 2019, he won the Casino Battle Royale to earn a future shot at the AEW World Championship, but he was defeated by Chris Jericho at All Out on August 31 in the match to crown the inaugural champion. On the January 22, 2020, episode of Dynamite, he and Kenny Omega defeated SoCal Uncensored to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship, the first title change in AEW history. After losing the tag titles to FTR at All Out on September 5, 2020, the team disbanded.
Page’s pursuit of singles gold continued, and at Full Gear on November 13, 2021, he defeated Kenny Omega to win the AEW World Championship. He successfully defended the title against Bryan Danielson, Lance Archer, and Adam Cole before losing it to CM Punk at Double or Nothing on May 29, 2022, ending a 197-day reign. After a year-long rivalry with Swerve Strickland that included a notorious Texas Deathmatch at Full Gear in November 2023, Page defeated Strickland in a lights out steel cage match at All Out on September 7, 2024, to conclude their feud. In 2025, he won the men’s Owen Hart Cup and defeated Jon Moxley at All In: Texas on July 12 to capture his second AEW World Championship, before losing the title to Samoa Joe in a Steel Cage match at Full Gear on November 22, ending his second reign at 133 days.
Style and Strengths
Page is known for his strong brawling style and his ability to perform in brutal stipulation matches, including Texas Deathmatches and steel cage bouts. His in-ring storytelling emphasizes resilience and a stoic cowboy persona, with a finishing move set that blends striking power and high-impact slams. His willingness to absorb punishment and deliver dramatic climactic spots has made him one of AEW’s most trusted main-event performers.
Notable Events and Milestones
Page’s signature moments include his Casino Battle Royale win at Double or Nothing 2019, his AEW World Championship victory over Kenny Omega at Full Gear 2021, and his second world title win over Jon Moxley at All In: Texas in July 2025. His year-long rivalry with Swerve Strickland, culminating in a lights out steel cage match at All Out 2024, stands as one of AEW’s most emotionally charged storylines. He is also recognized as a winner of the men’s Owen Hart Cup in 2025.
Adam Page Career Wins
Across his career, Adam Page has captured multiple championships, including the CWF Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship, the CWF Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship, the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, the AEW World Tag Team Championship, and the AEW World Championship on two occasions. He has also won the men’s Owen Hart Cup in 2025, cementing his status as one of AEW’s most accomplished main-event stars.
AEW Highlights
Page is a two-time AEW World Champion, having first won the title by defeating Kenny Omega at Full Gear in November 2021 and then capturing it a second time by defeating Jon Moxley at All In: Texas in July 2025. He is also a former AEW World Tag Team Champion with Kenny Omega, having won the belts in January 2020 in the first title change in AEW history. In 2025, he won the men’s Owen Hart Cup, earning another world title opportunity and reinforcing his place among AEW’s elite.
Other Wins and Performances
Page won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship with The Young Bucks in August 2017, and on the independent circuit, he captured the CWF Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship with Jason Blade in January 2011 and the CWF Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship the following year. He also won the Casino Battle Royale at Double or Nothing 2019, the Golden Ticket Battle Royale at Grand Slam, and the Over Budget Charity Battle Royale at All Out 2023.
Adam Page Family
Family Background and Wrestling Lineage
Stephen Blake Woltz is the nephew of George Woltz, the figure best known for co-creating Virginia’s well-known tourist slogan “Virginia is for Lovers.” Beyond this family connection, little public information is available about his immediate family or extended relatives. He has not publicly credited family members with introducing him to professional wrestling, though his rural Virginia upbringing played a formative role in shaping his persona.
Personal Life
Woltz married Amanda Woltz in 2016, and the couple has two children. He took paternity leave from AEW programming in 2021 to spend time with his newborn, returning to the ring later that year. Outside of wrestling, he has spoken about his background as a former high school teacher of journalism and graphic design, a chapter of his life that preceded his full-time wrestling career.
2025 Season Performance
Adam Page’s 2025 season was defined by one of the most dominant years of his AEW career. He turned face in February by saving Dustin Rhodes from an attack by MJF, then defeated MJF at Revolution in March to re-establish himself as a top babyface. His momentum carried into the men’s Owen Hart Cup, where he defeated Josh Alexander in the quarterfinals, Kyle Fletcher in the semi-finals, and Will Ospreay in the finals at Double or Nothing on May 25, earning a world title shot.
At All In: Texas on July 12, Page defeated Jon Moxley in a Texas Deathmatch to capture his second AEW World Championship. He followed with successful title defenses against Moxley in a rematch on the July 30 episode of Dynamite, against MJF at Forbidden Door on August 24, and against Kyle Fletcher at All Out on September 20. He then retained the title against Samoa Joe at WrestleDream on October 18, before being attacked by The Opps and ultimately losing the championship to Joe in a Steel Cage match at Full Gear on November 22, ending his second reign at 133 days.
Page’s 2025 campaign cemented his legacy as a two-time AEW World Champion and a central figure in the promotion’s main-event scene. His reign featured marquee matchups and memorable stipulation bouts, reinforcing his reputation for thriving in physically demanding contests. Looking ahead, Page remains a cornerstone of AEW’s roster and a likely focal point of its top-tier storylines.
