Former AEW World Champion Hangman Page appears to be nearing a return to the promotion after a lengthy absence. Before his hiatus, he was embroiled in a heated rivalry with the current champion, Swerve Strickland.
At AEW Revolution, Hangman and Swerve challenged Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship in a triple-threat match. However, Joe managed to retain his title by defeating both challengers. Furthermore, a significant event occurred during the match. Hangman made a controversial decision to attack the officials.
This incident led The Young Bucks, members of The Elite and fellow EVPs of AEW, to suspend him for his altercation with the officials. The suspension served as a way to write him off television and became the reason for his current hiatus.
Since his suspension in March, Hangman has been absent from AEW programming, leaving fans to speculate about his future. However, recent reports have shed light on his status. According to Fightful Select behind paywall, Hangman’s return could potentially be happening around early July.
Hangman Page’s return date: Is he coming back in July 2024?
Reports suggest that Hangman is potentially returning in early July. This timeline coincides with the highly anticipated event scheduled for July 3rd, where a mystery wrestler dubbed the “Wild Card” is set to face Jeff Jarrett. The possibility of Hangman being revealed as the said wild card has fueled excitement among fans who are eager to see him back in action.
In the latest edition of AEW Dynamite, another hint at his return came from his former faction members, The Young Bucks. The Bucks brothers revealed that they had personally selected an entrant for the prestigious Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.
This news, coupled with recent reports hinting at Hangman’s imminent return to AEW television, has ignited speculation among fans. Many are connecting the dots, suggesting that The Young Bucks’ wild card could very well be Hangman considering his past association with the faction.
The potential for Page’s return as the wild card raises several interesting questions. If he does return, will he rejoin The Young Bucks and the newly formed alliance that includes Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry? Or will former AEW World Champion choose a different path within AEW? Stay tuned for more updates.
