WWE/Impact Wrestling Hall of Famer Bully Ray was very impressed by the show-stealing performance of ‘Hangman’ Page and Swerve Strickland at AEW Full Gear 2023.
On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Ray praised the pair’s performance in their Texas Death Match last weekend at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA. He said,
“Those guys went out there and they absolutely busted their ass and put on a match, a piece of art that they thought would entertain the fan. Do you feel like those guys were working for themselves, or do you feel like that they were working for the match? Do you feel like that they were working for the pop, the star rating, or working for the match? There were times that I saw things that I just didn’t think were necessary, [but] overall, it was extremely entertaining.
“As I said last week on ‘Busted Open After Dark,’ I thought that match had this chance to steal the show. And I think it did steal the show, because if you go by the fans, the fans being on their feet, the fans anticipating the next bloody spot, or the next staple, or the next cinder block, or the next table bump, or the next tacks or glass — they had the people in the palm of their hand.”
During the match, Page drank the blood of Strickland in a controversial spot which was approved by AEW’s higher-ups.
On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Strickland earned three points in the AEW Continental Classic with a victory over Jay Lethal.
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WWE/Impact Wrestling Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on the impressive performance of ‘Hangman’ Page and Swerve Strickland at AEW Full Gear 2023. The Texas Death Match between the two wrestlers took place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, and left a lasting impression on Ray.
During an episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Ray commended Page and Strickland for their dedication and the artistry they displayed in their match. He questioned whether the wrestlers were working for themselves or for the match itself, the pop from the crowd, or the star rating. Despite some moments that Ray felt were unnecessary, he overall found the match extremely entertaining.
Ray had previously predicted that this match had the potential to steal the show, and according to him, it did just that. The fans were on their feet, eagerly anticipating each bloody spot, staple, cinder block, table bump, tacks, and glass used in the match. Page and Strickland had complete control over the audience’s reactions and had them captivated throughout.
One particularly controversial moment in the match was when Page drank Strickland’s blood. This spot was approved by AEW’s higher-ups and added to the intensity of the match. It became a talking point among wrestling fans and added to the overall spectacle of the event.
In a recent episode of AEW Dynamite, Strickland continued his momentum by earning three points in the AEW Continental Classic with a victory over Jay Lethal. This win further solidified his status as a rising star in AEW.
For fans who want to relive the intense Texas Death Match between Page and Strickland, a video of their face-off before the match is available on YouTube. The video showcases the build-up and anticipation leading to their showdown.
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In conclusion, Bully Ray’s praise for ‘Hangman’ Page and Swerve Strickland’s performance at AEW Full Gear 2023 highlights the impact they had on the audience. Their match stole the show, leaving fans in awe of their dedication and ability to keep them engaged throughout. With Strickland’s recent victory on AEW Dynamite, it seems that both wrestlers are on a path to further success in the wrestling industry.