Swerve Strickland to Face Hangman Page at Full Gear
The upcoming wrestling event will feature a rematch between Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Wrestling
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Swerve Strickland and New Level are set to challenge Hangman Page and Brodido at the upcoming Full Gear event. This match follows a series of recent confrontations between the two groups.
Why it matters
The match serves as a pivotal rematch following the loss of the AEW World Trios Championship by Swerve Strickland, Kofi, and Austin Creed to Hangman Page and Brodido at WrestleDream. Hangman Page declined to include a Texas Death Match stipulation for this encounter citing the physical toll of previous bouts.
Swerve Strickland, Kofi, and Austin Creed previously competed in a two-out-of-three match format at WrestleDream. The upcoming bout at Full Gear will officially exclude the Texas Death Match stipulation.
The players
Swerve Strickland
He is a professional wrestler who recently lost the AEW World Trios Championship at WrestleDream.
Hangman Page
He is a professional wrestler who holds the AEW World Trios Championship title alongside Brodido.
The details
Swerve Strickland and New Level challenged their rivals to a rematch following a recent broadcast on Dynamite. AEW officials finalized the contest for the Full Gear event after Swerve Strickland secured a victory over Myron Reed during a Collision broadcast.
Timeline
WrestleDream was the event where the championship titles were lost.
October 25, 2026, was when Swerve Strickland defeated Myron Reed on Collision.
Full Gear is the scheduled date for the match between Swerve Strickland, New Level, Hangman Page, and Brodido.
Season Trajectory
The match at Full Gear marks a crucial point in the current championship cycle following the title change at WrestleDream. This bout will determine the momentum of the division as contenders vie for dominance after the recent title shift.
Viewers should note that the exclusion of the Texas Death Match stipulation significantly alters the pacing and physical requirements of the upcoming contest. This decision limits the high-risk maneuvers usually associated with such bouts in the lead-up to the event.
The takeaway
The rivalry between these factions demonstrates how title losses drive the booking of major event rematches in professional wrestling. Fans can anticipate a technical contest as both sides avoid the extreme stipulations that previously resulted in high physical exhaustion.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
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