Moments after becoming the new AEW World Heavyweight Champion at Full Gear 2025, Samoa Joe took to social media to address the immediate backlash regarding his victory. In a clip posted to X, a grim-faced Joe stared into the camera with the caption: “I heard some of y’all are upset.” As of Monday morning, the post has reportedly garnered over 5.8 million views, with fans describing it as a “cold” victory lap following the controversial end to the pay-per-view.
The post appeared to be a direct response to a significant portion of the AEW fanbase expressing frustration over “Hangman” Adam Page’s title loss. Page, who had only recently reclaimed the championship from Jon Moxley at All Out in September, was viewed by many as the definitive face of the company’s current era. Fans had anticipated a lengthy redemption reign for Page following his brutal feud with the Death Riders, expecting him to defend the title well into the new year.
The controversy stems largely from the nature of the finish at Full Gear. While viewers hoped for a clean conclusion to the steel cage match, the final moments saw shocking interference from HOOK, who revealed his allegiance to “The Opps” faction by striking Page with the title belt. This betrayal allowed Joe to execute a Muscle Buster to secure the pinfall victory, abruptly ending Page’s reign at roughly 63 days.
The match itself was a violent, 16-minute affair that saw both men battered and bloodied inside the cage. While early reports suggested a clean submission finish might have occurred, official results confirm that outside interference played the deciding factor. Page had survived multiple attacks from Joe’s stablemates, including Powerhouse Hobbs tearing the cage door off, before finally succumbing to the numbers game.
Regardless of the fan sentiment surrounding the booking, Samoa Joe has made it clear he is unbothered by the “JusticeForHangman” trend. By reclaiming the AEW World Championship, Joe has cemented his status at the top of the food chain, reminding the roster and the fanbase that he remains a dominant force in All Elite Wrestling. Check out Joe’s post below.
I heard some of y’all are upset. pic.twitter.com/dT5EUtoio6
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) November 24, 2025
