10 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Dynamite (Oct 28)
3. War Dogs
![Wardlow Hangman Page](https://cdn3.whatculture.com/images/2020/10/3a5bb4b28a8c481f-600x338.jpg)
Wardlow continued his ascent as one of AEW's more exciting prospects with a banger opener against Hangman Page last night.
MJF's muscle man was as great as he was against Jungle Boy. It's not just his big, dazzling power moves, but fundamentals like his positioning and timing, now. He catches and counters smaller wrestlers instinctively. It never looks fake or choreographed, and whether this is a product of intense graft or a natural, innate ability, Wardlow has it down. His base is extremely solid.
Page was excellent, too. Finally, it felt like Hangman was shedding his sad cowboy skin, coming out of his shell as a fiery, f*ck-you-up pro-wrestling. He worked faster than usual and broke out all kinds of high-risk spots when faced with the monster, eventually putting Wardlow away with two consecutive Buckshot Lariats - and even then, 'The War Dog' just got his shoulder up after the three-count.
That is how you protect somebody in defeat. Countouts, disqualifications, and distractions are for bookers without balls.