The wild pull-apart brawl between Adam Page and Samoa Joe on the October 1 episode of AEW Dynamite had fans talkingbut one of the security guards trying to break it up has now been identified, and hes no stranger to the ring.
Independent wrestler Leeroy Shogun took to social media to confirm that he was one of the guards who stepped in when Page and Joe started throwing hands after their tag team win over the Death Riders.
Shogun, based in Florida, has built a strong reputation on the indie scene, especially in promotions like Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling and POW, where hes held the POW Florida Championship.
The AEW appearance placed him directly in the middle of Dynamites segment, as Page and Joes partnership imploded post-match. The chaos escalated to the point where Page issued a challenge for the AEW World Championship at WrestleDream, and Joe acceptedmaking the title match official for the upcoming October 18 pay-per-view in St. Louis.
While Shoguns role was brief, being part of one of AEWs hottest angles is a major spotlight for an indie talent. His presence in a segment involving two of AEWs top stars could open doors for more appearances down the line.
Should AEW give more indie wrestlers like Leeroy Shogun the spotlight? Could we see him in a match next time? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
