AEW’s Full Gear event took place at The Forum in L.A. on Saturday, but the match that unfolded would have been better suited for the Staples Center. “Hangman” Adam Page shocked the crowd when he pulled out a Swingline stapler and drove a staple into Swerve Strickland’s face, then proceeded to drink his blood. It was a brutal and shocking move, but the thousands in attendance loved every minute of it.
The history of animosity between Page and Strickland is well-known among wrestling fans, and the Texas Deathmatch format provided the perfect setting for their intense rivalry to play out unrestrained by rules. Ultimately, Swerve pinned Hangman, with some help from Prince Nana and Brian Cage, defeating him in the grueling match, but the shocking moments that occurred before the pin had fans talking for days.
Hangman used a heavy-duty staple gun to staple a drawing done by his son to Swerve’s face, instantly drawing blood. He then ripped the drawing, staple and all, out of Strickland’s face, leaving the crowd in shock. As Swerve writhed in pain, Adam dove to the ground, grabbed Strickland’s head, and actually began drinking his blood, adding to the intense and shocking moments of the match.
The physicality in the match did not stop there. Swerve also used a barbed-wire-wrapped chair to hit Page, while Hangman slammed Strickland through a barbed wire-wrapped table. The men pushed the boundaries of physicality and violence, with their actions in the ring going as far as possible without actually causing serious harm.
The ferocity of the match led to a brutal showdown where the two competitors did everything short of killing each other in the squared circle. The uncompromising brutality and shocking moments throughout the event captured the attention and admiration of wrestling fans worldwide.
The intense and aggressive match at AEW’s Full Gear proved that the beef between Hangman and Strickland is far from over. The intense physicality and shocking moments that unfolded have left fans wondering what comes next in their bitter rivalry. Without a doubt, the match at The Forum will go down in history as one of the most intense and brutal confrontations in the world of professional wrestling.
AEW’s Full Gear event provided a reminder of the intense physicality and shocking moments that wrestling fans cherish. It was the perfect display of passion, rivalry, and the unyielding commitment of the competitors in the squared circle. This match will be remembered for years to come as a testament to the unrelenting spirit and extreme physicality that defines professional wrestling at its best.
As the fallout from the match continues, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the bitter rivalry between Hangman and Strickland, knowing that any future encounter will surely be as intense, brutal, and shocking as this one. The unforgettable moments at Full Gear will remain ingrained in the memories of wrestling fans everywhere, a testament to the power and impact of professional wrestling at its most intense and unyielding.
