Hangman Page set to defend AEW World Championship at All Out, says he’s just doing his job

Hangman Adam Page will defend the AEW World Championship against Kyle Fletcher at All Out, scheduled for Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the promotion’s first pay-per-view streamed on HBO Max. A founding member of AEW, Page has helped shape the company’s early title picture, with two of AEW’s most notable title runs and a high-profile feud with Swerve Strickland among the highlights of his tenure.

Page told The Post that he does not see himself as AEW’s “main character” despite being labeled as such by The Young Bucks, AEW’s real-life executive vice presidents. “I just come to work and do my job to the best of my abilities and however fans may leave the building or turn off their TVs every week, that’s up to them,” Page said in a phone interview. “I’m sure for some people I’m not their cup of tea and that’s fine. But for a lot of people, apparently, I am. I’m going to think of it that way, keep my head down and continue to do what I do.”

Page’s approach has been described by others as a steady, workmanlike ethos rather than a grand narrative built around a central hero. The label of “standard bearer” comes from AEW’s on-paper leadership, The Young Bucks, though Page has said he prefers to let his in-ring work speak for itself. He has completed two world-title runs in AEW and has been part of one of the company’s most discussed feuds—against Swerve Strickland—during his tenure.

All Out represents a fresh test for Page as he enters the first pay-per-view era of the HBO Max streaming format. His opponent, Kyle Fletcher, is viewed as a rising talent capable of challenging a seasoned champion with speed and aggression, which adds a layer of intrigue to Toronto’s title scene. The match will give fans a clear view of whether Page can maintain momentum entering the next chapter of his second championship reign and how Fletcher’s surge might reshape the AEW title landscape.

Beyond the ring, the event underscores Page’s ongoing effort to balance legacy with current form. As an original member of AEW, he has carried expectations from fans and peers alike, with some conversations centering on whether his role as champion should imply broader leadership within the company. Page has consistently emphasized that progress, not self-designation, defines his career, focusing on consistent performance and connection with audiences rather than chasing narratives built around a single storyline or persona.

All Out, set in Toronto, is one of AEW’s marquee events and a focal point for evaluating where Page stands as he enters a critical stretch of his title run. The event’s timing — a Saturday afternoon presentation in Eastern Time — aims to maximize visibility for fans watching on HBO Max while maintaining the spectacle of a major pay-per-view. For Fletcher, the challenge is to translate rising-star momentum into a breakthrough win against a world champion who has already shaped AEW’s recent history. As Page noted in his conversation with The Post, the outcome will be a reflection of ongoing work rather than a single moment of triumph, a theme that has characterized his career from the early days of AEW through his current reign.