AEW’s rivalry between Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland has escalated. The two sides will now meet in a Texas Death Match. The stipulation was confirmed during this week’s AEW Dynamite. Page finally accepted Strickland’s challenge after weeks of refusal.

Hangman Page had initially rejected the Texas Death Match stipulation. He agreed to a regular trios rematch instead. However, he refused to put his partners through that violence as his decision was influenced by his previous experience.

However, Swerve Strickland continued demanding the same stipulation for their rematch. The rivalry became even more personal last week. Strickland kidnapped Bandido, bloodied him, and removed his mask.

The chaos unfolded during a backstage segment on AEW Dynamite when backstage Austin Creed then interrupted to question Swerve Strickland about his action. Strickland pointed out that Bandido had pinned them both.

Their conversation was interrupted by an attack elsewhere. Bandido was revealed as the attacker targeting Kofi. He then started a brutal backstage brawl with Strickland. The fight eventually moved into the arena.

Bandido attacked Strickland on the ramp Austin Creed intervened, but Bandido fought back. However, security, Prince Nana, Brody King, and Adam Page eventually arrived. Page immediately checked on Bandido after the attack backstage.

Bandido made it clear that he wanted revenge. He also insisted that the rivalry needed Texas Death as Brody King supported Bandido’s demand. Hangman Page finally agreed to the stipulation as Strickland was then shown smiling after the announcement in the ring.

The agreement officially sets up the Texas Death Match. Hangman Adam Page and Brodido will face Swerve Strickland and The New Level at AEW Full Gear.