Samoa Joes win over Hangman Adam Page at AEW Full Gear 2025 shocked some fans, but now we know it wasnt just a heat-of-the-moment call. According to Self Made Pro, this title change was mapped out a full month before the pay-per-viewand the reason is a serious reality check for AEWs creative direction.
Speaking during a Self Made Session, the report revealed that Tony Khan had already made up his mind well ahead of Full Gear:
AEW had apparently booked itself into a corner. With no clear challengers and no fresh storylines for Hangman Page, Khan felt the only move was to pivot. Fast.
So the belt came off Page, and Samoa Joe became champion. Not for shock valuebut because Khan needed options.
Whether or not fans agree with the decision, AEW clearly believes Joe holding the title opens more doors creatively than keeping it on Page. The question now is whether this gamble pays off in future storylinesor if its just another Band-Aid for deeper booking issues.
Do you think Tony Khan made the right call putting the AEW World Title on Samoa Joe? Or should Hangman Page have been given more time? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what direction youd take the title next.
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