Hangman Page suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of MJF at the Revolution pay-per-view in Los Angeles. It was a brutal match where both stars took each other to their limits. But Page, despite an incredible confidence heading to the match, failed to beat Maxwell Jacob Friedman to become the new champion. He has been absent from All Elite Wrestling since then.

The condition of that match was that if Page lost, he would never be able to challenge for the AEW World Title in his career. That stipulation now makes fans wonder what is in store for The Cowboy’s future in the Jacksonville-based promotion. Hangman has done almost everything there is to do in AEW, which leaves a little room for him to make an impactful return to the company.

But still, in this article, let’s take a look at three ways Hangman Page can make his return to AEW:

#3. As a helping hand to Kenny Omega

Kenny Omega is set to face MJF for the AEW World Championship at Dynasty next month in Canada. Maxwell is brimming with confidence in All Elite Wrestling as of late, which makes him a massive threat to The Cleaner. But Hangman Page has the potential to shock the world by making his return in this match to help out his longtime friend to take down his arch-rival.

Friedman has been pretty disrespectful towards Page over the past few weeks. Therefore, there is a score to settle for the former AEW World Champion. As a result, Hangman’s return to cost MJF would make perfect sense. Besides, it could be a poetic ending if Page goes on to help Omega regain the AEW World Championship in the Jacksonville-based promotion at Dynasty.

#2. With the reunion of The Elite

Hangman Page has a rich history with Young Bucks and Kenny Omega in The Elite. Omega is likely in the final stretch of his career, and fans want him to end his AEW run similarly to the way he started his run in the company. Therefore, it is expected that Kenny might have one more run with The Elite in AEW down the line, which opens the possibility for Page’s return.

The Best Bout Machine could bring back The Anxious Millennial Cowboy when he decides to reunite The Elite in the coming months. Alongside Young Bucks, Page could go after the AEW World Trios Championship; meanwhile, Omega could continue his pursuit of the AEW World Championship. Such an angle could be a glorious way for Hangman’s return to AEW TV.

#1. Hangman Page can return as a challenger for Kazuchika Okada

Kazuchika Okada has been on a dominant run as the AEW International Champion. But he needs a strong challenger to continue his reign in the company. AEW is set to have its biggest show of the year, All In, in London in August this year. Tony Khan is likely to book Okada in a blockbuster showdown at the pay-per-view.

Meanwhile, Hangman Page can no longer go after the AEW World Championship, which makes titles like the International Championship his potential paths upon his comeback. Therefore, it sets up a clean and solid dynamic for a showdown between Page and Okada down the line. As a result, Tony Khan can bring back Page as The Rainmaker’s challenger for All In this year.

Okada vs. Page is a grand showdown on paper, which would be a big program for The Anxious Millennial Cowboy upon his comeback. Such a feud would once again propel the former AEW World Champion to the top spot in the company despite a massive loss to MJF.