10 Exact Moments AEW Forced You To Be ALL IN

1. Hangman Becomes Elite (Full Gear, 2021)

Hangman Page
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Alongside the battle between the saltiest lads in the world, the never-ending tale of Elite pals falling out and making up ranks as the most important and consistently engaging story ever (and still being) told on AEW programming.

For those who hadn't been along for the Being the Elite ride in the years that led to this AEW revolution, it didn't take long to become obsessed with the story of 'Hangman' Adam Page trying to prove himself to his fellow Elite chums The Young Bucks & Kenny Omega.

Not even an AEW World Tag Team Championship victory with the 'Cleaner' could bring the 'Millennial Cowboy' peace. And Page was soon on the outside looking in, heading down a different path as he battled with crippling anxiety and self-doubt on a weekly basis.

A fired up and white hot Page finally getting the better of Omega at Full Fear 2021, and lifting the AEW World Championship in the process, was a finish that hit unlike anything else that came before it on AEW programming due to the masterful way this long-term story had been told.

This central narrative showed new fans that AEW possessed the ability to patiently draw you in and ultimately reward your investment in every throwaway comment and curious look. And with the gang now finally back together again, who knows what will be waiting around the corner for these beloved mates in this next Elite chapter.

All that's certain is that folks at home will be all in every wonderful step of the way.

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