On the July 30 episode of AEW Dynamite, “Hangman” Adam Page successfully defended his AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley in a furious rematch, just weeks after losing it in a devastating Texas Death Match at All In: Texas. Page triumphed in a bloody match plagued by interference, named briefcases, and a surprise dive—this time from Darby Allin, who plunged over the balcony into ringside turmoil to swing the tide.
The Match: Mayhem Without Interference
The match began clean, with AEW officials enforcing a stipulation: no one ringside. Both fighters delivered violence, with Page delivering the Deadeye on the announce desk, Moxley countering with an apron piledriver, and submission holds and piledrivers swapped in the middle.
When referee Paul Turner was knocked out accidentally, chaos ensued. Marina Shafir appeared illegally, smuggling Moxley a cached AEW title belt, hitting Page while the referee was down, and nearly snatching the victory. Security officers intervened and led Shafir and Blackpool Combat Club members away.
Just when the spectators believed the match was heading for expected intervention, Darby Allin stepped in—literally. Allin dove from the balcony into the ring, thwarting CB CBS’ attack and leveling the playing field.
Page’s Buckshot Triumph and Retention
With momentum on his side, Hangman used the Buckshot Lariat twice to secure the pinfall and retain the world championship. His emotional victory fueled his redemption storyline and sealed Babyface’s support.
The Players: Who Stepped Up and Who Interfered
Hangman Adam Page
Delivered a gritty, violent main event performance devoid of early interference
Summoned his signature Buckshot Lariat at the right moment to overcome adversity
Jon Moxley
Paced the match with aggressive offense, including chain stitches, strikes, and high-impact suplexes
Managed to nearly steal a win thanks to Marina Shafir’s intervention
Darby Allin
Returned in drama-worthy fashion with a mind-blowing balcony dive, rescuing Page and setting the stage for the climax
Marina Shafir & Blackpool Combat Club
Illegally re-entered ringside, attempted to aid Moxley
Forced removal from ringside by security—making Allin’s dive even more critical
What This Means for AEW’s Storylines
Hangman Page’s Redemption Arc
Page’s victory caps up his redemption storyline, which included reclaiming the championship at All In: Texas and now surviving an interference-filled rematch.
Moxley’s Title Threat
Moxley’s resilience and presence continue to be a threat. Though lost, his near-victory and disruption approach foreshadow future confrontations.
Darby Allin’s Rising Role
By saving Page with his heroic dive, Allin transitions from pundit to essential ally. His gesture not only disturbed the conclusion, but also hinted to a new alliance or faction alignment in the coming weeks.
AEW Booking Signals
AEW is shifting toward long-form storytelling—Hangman and Moxley’s conflict is progressing from gory PPV classics to calculated turmoil. It is being advanced over several episodes, rather than just pay-per-view.
Final Thoughts: A Dramatic Retention Fueled by Allin’s Heroics
Wednesday’s Dynamite was another classic AEW spectacle: wild storyline, high-risk stunts, and an emotional payoff. Hangman Page emerges stronger, retaining his championship despite turmoil, meddling, and forced hardship. Meanwhile, Darby Allin’s well-timed dive altered the match narrative and increased his importance on the team.
As AEW prepares for Forbidden Door in London, expect this emerging competition to heat up, leading to a world championship picture with Moxley, Page, and possibly Allin as prominent leads.
Fans should prepare for the consequences: a fragmented Blackpool Combat Club, new alliances emerging, and a champion determined not to repeat previous mistakes.
AEW remains committed to drama at every turn—and Dynamite just proved why it still matters.