Hangman Page comments on AEW locker room’s reaction to WWE counterprogramming
Hangman Page says AEW isn’t focused on WWE running events on the same day as theirs.
Page’s match against Kyle Fletcher on Saturday at AEW All Out went head-to-head with the preshow for WWE Wrestlepalooza. He was asked at the post-event presser how much the story of WWE’s counter programming was permeating through the AEW locker room. Page responded that it isn’t.
Page said:
“That’s a great question because I think that the assumption would be it’s what we’re talking about, it’s what we’re worried about. But the truth, the honest truth is that it’s not remotely.
“It’s something that we see coming. When it does happen, it’s like ok yeah, I figured.”
“We’re so focused on what we do here. We’ve got over 13,000 people in the building today who came to see us.”
“All those people (that) buy those pay-per-views, they are here to watch us, that’s what we’re focused on. I know that might not be what you’d assume is happening and what the talk is but that’s the honest truth. We’re just so committed and so focused on putting forth the best effort we can. That’s all that’s on our mind.”
Earlier in his appearance at the AEW All Out presser, Page was asked about a potential dream opponent. He responded that he doesn’t have one, explaining that his goals in professional wrestling have always been more about being accepted than a specific achievement.
“What I wanted from professional wrestling was to have a place and earn my way into it and feel accepted into that world. That’s all I wanted.”
“Holding this world championship is certainly like a dream achievement. But more than anything, in my entire career, it’s just been to kind of figure out where in the world I belong. And I’m glad because I think I’ve figured that out.”
Page’s appearance at the AEW All Out post-event presser is available below. His answer to John Pollock’s question about WWE counter programming comes in around the 7-minute and 45-second mark.
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