Samoa Joe vs Hangman Page for AEW World title at WrestleDream

Samoa Joe will challenge Hangman Adam Page for the AEW World Championship at WrestleDream on October 18 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, the promotion confirmed, and the challenger used a recent interview to frame the bout as an opportunity to amend a title run he said fell short of expectations. The match caps a week that also features Joe defending the AEW World Trios Championships with The Opps on Wednesday's Dynamite, where Page is scheduled to appear on commentary.

Joe, a former AEW World Champion, told STL Sports Central that his previous 113-day reign "was not what we would hope" and that he is intent on correcting course. "Any time that you are not the possessor of the AEW World Championship, you should be taking it personally," he said. "This too can be amended," he added, describing his challenge to Page as personal and suggesting Page occupies the title position in part because of protection provided by Joe's faction. Joe also said he chose the timing and battleground for the match, signaling he intends to enter WrestleDream prepared rather than blindsided.

AEW has scheduled the Trios title defense this Wednesday against LFI, with Page on commentary for the match. That...