HANGMAN PAGE CHALLENGES SAMOA JOE Inside a Steel Cage at AEW FULL GEAR!
In a dramatic escalation of one of the year’s most intense rivalries, Hangman Adam Page has officially challenged Samoa Joe to a steel cage showdown for the AEW Full Gear 2025 world title. The stipulation was confirmed following last week’s explosive episode of AEW Dynamite, where alliances fractured and ambitions collided in spectacular fashion.
Page enters the cage match on November 22, 2025 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as the reigning world champion. He seized the belt in dramatic fashion and has since been embroiled in a bitter feud with Samoa Joe and his stable, The Opps, who have repeatedly attacked Page in a bid to rip the title from his grasp.
The storyline ignited after Page and Samoa Joe teamed briefly, only for Joe to accuse Page of overshadowing him, and then strike him in the aftermath of their trios match at Dynamite’s special edition. Their singles encounter at ‘WrestleDream 2025’ ended in Page’s successful defense, but the assault by Joe’s cohort at the finish cemented the animosity—and made the rematch personal.
On the November 12 episode of Dynamite’s “Blood & Guts” special, Page defeated Powerhouse Hobbs in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere match. After the match, Joe and fellow Opps members attempted to trap Page in a cage that was being lowered—only for Page’s allies to intervene. Following this chaotic sequence, Page grabbed the mic and declared the upcoming title match would take place inside a steel cage. Joe accepted the challenge, making the stipulation official.
The steel cage stipulation adds a new dimension to the feud—one with no escape, no interference outside the structure, and no hiding from consequences. For Page, the cage is both sanctuary and trap: his chance to finally settle the score with Joe on his terms. For Joe, it’s a ruthless proving ground to extract vengeance and reclaim glory. The tension crackles, and for both competitors the stakes have never been higher.
Media and fans alike are hyped for what promises to be a violent, emotionally charged affair. The cage match format rarely allows for shortcuts or distractions—and given the history between these two men, the entire arena is expected to be an active participant. Page’s loyalist status among fans faces one of its toughest tests yet, while Joe’s transformation into a full-fledged villain intensifies every moment he spends in the spotlight.
As the event approaches, all eyes turn to Newark, where Full Gear will spotlight this marquee match as the centerpiece. The question looms: Will Hangman maintain his reign under confinement and violence, or will Samoa Joe emerge victorious and dismantle the standard-bearer’s legacy? Either way, when the steel door slams shut and the cage locks, only one champion will walk out.
