Adam Page

Stephen Blake Woltz, known to wrestling fans as "Hangman" Adam Page, is an American professional wrestler and a cornerstone of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Born on July 27, 1991, in Halifax County, Virginia, Page built his reputation through a seven-year tenure in Ring of Honor (ROH) before becoming one of AEW's founding signees in 2019. His signature cowboy persona, complete with bandanas, lassos, and a hard-drinking, anxious demeanor, has made him one of the most emotionally resonant characters in modern wrestling.

Page's career highlights include winning the AEW World Championship twice, first by defeating Kenny Omega at Full Gear in November 2021, and again by beating Jon Moxley at All In: Texas in July 2025. In January 2026, he completed the AEW Triple Crown by capturing the AEW World Trios Championship alongside JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight), making him only the second wrestler to hold the World, Tag Team, and Trios titles simultaneously. With over 200 televised matches, Page has headlined major pay-per-views and is widely praised for weaving his real-life struggles with anxiety and self-doubt into his storylines, creating a deeply relatable character. [edit]

Page grew up in the small town of Halifax County, Virginia, where he attended Halifax County High School, graduating in 2009. He later enrolled at Virginia Tech, earning a bachelor's degree in communications. After college, Page took a job as a high school teacher, instructing courses in journalism and graphic design, a role he held for about five years while pursuing wrestling on the side.

He began training for professional wrestling around 2008 under veteran Jimmy Valiant on the independent circuit, working for regional promotions like Carolina Wrestling Federation Mid-Atlantic (CWF Mid-Atlantic) and Premiere Wrestling Xperience (PWX). Page would call in sick on Fridays to travel for weekend shows, a balancing act he maintained until 2016, when his wrestling income finally allowed him to quit teaching. His early in-ring work caught the attention of Ring of Honor (ROH), which signed him in 2011. In 2014, Page joined the ROH stable The Decade, where hardcore fans began to see him as a future breakout star. The "Hangman" nickname originated after a match in which he used a rope to dramatically hang Chris Sabin, leading fans to adopt the moniker. [edit]

Page's breakthrough came in May 2016 when he joined the Bullet Club, one of wrestling's hottest factions, shifting from undercard ROH talent to a featured heel. This move allowed him to leave teaching and pursue wrestling full-time. Through ROH's partnership with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), he gained international exposure, and alongside Matt and Nick Jackson (The Young Bucks), he won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship in 2017.

In January 2019, Page was announced as one of the first signees of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), alongside Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes, and The Young Bucks. At AEW's inaugural event, Double or Nothing in May 2019, he won the 21-man Casino Battle Royale to earn a shot at the inaugural AEW World Championship. He lost to Chris Jericho at All Out that September, but rebounded in January 2020 by winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship with Omega. The partnership eventually soured, leading to a highly personal feud that culminated at Full Gear in November 2021, where Page defeated Omega to become AEW World Champion in what many consider one of AEW's finest storylines. After losing the title, Page remained a top contender. In July 2025, he captured the AEW World Championship a second time by defeating Jon Moxley at All In: Texas. In January 2026, Page won the AEW World Trios Championship with JetSpeed, forming the trio Jet Set Rodeo and achieving the AEW Triple Crown. [edit]

Page's public persona is built around a cowboy aesthetic, Western shirts, bandanas, fringe, cowboy boots, and occasionally a lasso, combined with the anxious, hard-drinking "Hangman" character. Wrestling media often frames him as AEW's "cowboy hero," a relatable, emotionally complex babyface whose struggles with confidence distinguish him from more cartoonish figures. His in-ring work is hard-hitting and athletic, while his promos and social media presence blend dry humor, self-awareness, and genuine vulnerability. Fans frequently bring cowboy hats and signs referencing "Cowboy Shit" to shows, and his character arc, from insecure loner to confident champion, has been widely praised as one of AEW's most compelling narratives. Page maintains an active presence on Instagram and X/Twitter, where his posts are often witty and self-deprecating. [edit]

Adam Page commands a fanbase defined by its deep emotional investment in his journey from an anxious high school teacher to a world champion. Unlike factions with rigid, branded followings, the community surrounding Hangman is united by a shared appreciation for his vulnerability and the raw authenticity of his cowboy persona. Fans track his career not just as spectators but as participants in a long-form narrative about overcoming imposter syndrome, creating a bond that feels more intimate than typical wrestling fandom. While there is no single formal moniker like 'The Club' or 'Bullet Club' officially adopted by the group, the audience remains fiercely loyal, often engaging in organic social media discussions to support his return after breaks or celebrate key storyline victories. This organic engagement highlights a fanbase driven by character resonance rather than organized marketing campaigns. Despite this dedicated following, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated Adam Page and determined that he does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings. He is not ranked within the Global Top 1,000 nor does he appear on any Top-100 scope list, indicating that while his core audience is passionate, his global fame metrics have not yet reached the threshold required for a specific ordinal position in the current evaluation cycle.[edit]

The iconic "Hangman" nickname was cemented during a match where Page used a rope to hang Chris Sabin, prompting fans to chant the name. Before becoming a full-time wrestler, Page earned a communications degree from Virginia Tech and worked as a high school teacher for five years, teaching journalism and graphic design. He has openly discussed his real-life struggles with anxiety and imposter syndrome, weaving these personal themes into his on-screen character to create a deeply relatable story. In 2023, he won an over-budget battle royal at AEW All Out and donated the $50,000 prize to the Chicago Public Education Fund. His entrance music, "Ghost Riders in the Sky," remains a classic Western tune that reinforces his cowboy aesthetic. Recent lore includes his status as the AEW World Trios Champion as of August 2026, having dethroned previous champions alongside Brodido in Arena Mexico. Fans also remember the highly anticipated Texas Death Match between MJF and Hangman Adam Page at AEW Revolution 2026 in Los Angeles, which stands as a major event in his recent career trajectory despite being noted as incomplete in some records.[edit]

Page married Amanda Woltz in 2016, during his rising ROH and Bullet Club years. Amanda has largely remained private, rarely appearing in public wrestling events. The couple welcomed their first son on October 6, 2021; public sources note the child's initials as M.C.M. but not the full name. Page has described fatherhood as a grounding influence, often mentioning his family in interviews. He was born and raised in Halifax County, Virginia, but little is publicly known about his parents or siblings. [edit]

Adam Page is closely associated with The Elite, a subgroup of Bullet Club that helped launch AEW. He has had significant feuds and tag team partnerships with Kenny Omega, as well as alliances with The Young Bucks. Page is also known for his connection to the Dark Order, a stable he briefly led during his world title reign. Outside AEW, he worked extensively with Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. [edit]

Page's public dating history is limited to one confirmed relationship. He married Amanda Woltz in 2016, during his time in ROH and Bullet Club. Amanda has remained largely out of the spotlight. The couple welcomed their first son on October 6, 2021. As of 2026, Page remains married to Amanda Woltz, and there are no credible reports of other relationships or separations. [edit]

As of 2026, per iFANN's editorial analysis, Adam Page's net worth is estimated at around $4 Million. His primary income source is his AEW contract, where as a top star and former world champion, his annual base salary is believed to be in the high six-figure range. Page also earns from pay-per-view bonuses, merchandise sales (including his popular "Cowboy Shit" t-shirts and other gear), and past earnings from ROH and NJPW. He has not disclosed major investments or real estate holdings. His net worth has grown steadily since joining AEW in 2019, with a significant boost following his world title win in 2021.[edit]

Page's achievements are primarily wrestling championships rather than mainstream awards. He is a two-time AEW World Champion, one-time AEW World Tag Team Champion, one-time AEW World Trios Champion, and one-time ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion. His victory over Kenny Omega at Full Gear 2021 is widely regarded as one of AEW's finest matches. [edit]