‘Hangman’ Adam Page will defend the AEW World Championship against MJF at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view on August 24.
The match was made during the opening segment of Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite. A face-to-face confrontation saw Page bait a reluctant MJF into cashing in the championship contract he earned in the Casino Gauntlet match at All In: Texas.
The segment began with MJF attempting to play mind games with the champion, but Page remained composed. He repeatedly questioned MJF’s courage, accusing him of being afraid to risk his guaranteed title shot.
Page’s taunts eventually angered MJF, who reacted by verbally committing to the match in London, England.
This marks the second title defense for Page since he won the championship. It is MJF’s first opportunity at the AEW World Title since he lost it to Samoa Joe at the Worlds End event in December 2023.
The two performers have a 1–1 record against each other in previous singles matches. MJF defeated Page in the 2019 Dynamite Diamond Ring finals, while Page evened the score at the Revolution pay-per-view in March 2025.
