Jon Moxley Dethroned: Tony Khan Reveals Hangman Page Plan

Jon Moxley's dominant run as AEW World Champion came to an end at All In: Texas, with Hangman Page emerging as the new champion. Tony Khan, All Elite Wrestling President, recently discussed the planning behind Page's title win, stating he knew Hangman was the right choice to beat Moxley a long time ago.

What led to the title change?

Khan reflected on the past year, noting Jon Moxley's betrayal of Bryan Danielson and his subsequent nine-month reign as champion. Moxley's reign saw him beat down every challenger, but Hangman Page had consistently stood tall against him.

The role of Jay White's injury

Jay White's injury impacted AEW's plans, as he was involved in a rivalry with Hangman Page and is considered a key part of the promotion's future. Khan expressed hope for Jay White's recovery, acknowledging his importance to AEW.

Hangman Page's rise to the top

Tony Khan was careful when discussing whether Hangman Page was always the plan to dethrone Moxley, as some reports suggested Darby Allin might be the one to take the title. Khan stated that Hangman Page had stepped up in the past year and was clearly the right choice to beat Moxley. Hangman Page's win marked a significant moment in the AEW World Championship's history, with Moxley's reign ending after 9 months. The title change occurred at All In: Texas, a major event in the AEW calendar, on a date that marked 11 months since Bryan Danielson won the championship.