4) Hangman Page is the biggest homegrown babyface in AEW
As previously mentioned, there was a section of fans who became skeptical of whether or not AEW was moving away from Hangman Page with the most recent acquisitions for the promotion. The signings of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole made fans believe that they would be a bigger priority in main event plans than their favorite cowboy.
The Philadelphia crowd at the AEW Dynamite Second Anniversary Show greeted Hangman Page's return with a loud roar. They showed just how over Page still remained despite being away from television for the past two months. He has fostered an organic connection with the fanbase that is undeniable.
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The lineage of the AEW World Champions has seen Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega hold the top prize for the promotion. Jericho and Moxley were established major stars from WWE, while Omega gained notriety from his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Despite his time on the independent scene and NJPW, Hangman Page feels like a homegrown star for AEW.
Page gained popularity from his time in The Elite stable and on the Being The Elite weekly YouTube series, but he has created a new unique character in All Elite Wrestling as the Anxious Millennial Cowboy. His journey has captivated the fanbase and allowed the emergence of a babyface that many people relate to.