50 Best Wrestlers Of The 2020s (So Far)
15. Hangman Adam Page
Considered the main character of All Elite Wrestling by the promotion's core base, Hangman Adam Page has been an era-defining wrestler in the 2020s, stacking up fantastic matches and a (mostly) singular ongoing story since the promotion launched in 2019.
Page’s journey from emotionally fragile future headliner to AEW World Champion (and back again via textured heel turn and legacy rivalry with Swerve Strickland) has resonated deeply with fans and critics alike, making him one of the decade’s standout performers and a vital ingredient in the melting pot of talent the challenger brand typically likes to work with.
Page’s best matches typically revolve around the former teacher's delicate exterior obscuring how physically tough and violent he's prepared to get. Very possibly Jon Moxley's best ever opponent during Moxley's own best ever period, Page's iconic rivalries with Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson and Strickland have defined the tone of the entire promotion during creative highs and lows respectively, with Hangman as the relied-upon narrative fulcrum.
Though not quite the success story many forecasted, his AEW World Championship reign was celebrated for its relatability and his ability to carry AEW’s main event scene with quiet confidence and resilience. In a company mostly defined by larger-than-life personalities and high-octane action, Page’s blend of vulnerability and toughness has made him one of the most compelling and enduring stars of his generation.