Samoa Joe Responds to Backlash After Winning AEW World Championship at Full Gear – Samoa Joe wasted no time addressing the immediate backlash to his AEW World Championship victory at Full Gear 2025.
Joe posted on X, “I heard some of y’all are upset.” By Monday morning, the clip had reportedly surpassed 5.8 million views, with many fans calling it an ice-cold message following one of the most divisive endings in recent AEW memory.
Much of the frustration stems from the circumstances surrounding “Hangman” Adam Page’s loss. Page had recaptured the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley just two months earlier at All Out, with many supporters expecting his return to the top to usher in a lengthy title run. His win over Moxley was viewed as the final chapter of a violent feud with the Death Riders, and fans anticipated that Page would carry the title well into 2026 as the company’s leading figure.
Instead, Full Gear delivered a controversial twist that ignited instant debate. The steel cage match ended when HOOK aligned himself with “The Opps,” entering the match and striking Page with the championship belt. The betrayal gave Samoa Joe the opening he needed to hit a Muscle Buster and secure the pin. Page’s reign ended at approximately 63 days, well short of what many expected.
The match itself was a brutal 16-minute fight that saw both men bloodied inside the cage. Page endured repeated interference from Joe’s faction, including an intense moment when Powerhouse Hobbs ripped the cage door off its hinges. Early speculation suggested the finish had been planned as a clean submission, but official results confirmed that outside interference decided the outcome.
Despite the backlash from fans and the “JusticeForHangman” movement trending online, Samoa Joe has shown no signs of concern. His post-match message made it clear that he intends to embrace the controversy rather than retreat from it. With the AEW World Championship once again in his possession, Joe stands firmly at the top of All Elite Wrestling, reinforcing his role as one of the most dominant forces in the company.
Samoa Joe Responds to Backlash After Winning AEW World Championship at Full Gear
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