Kyle Fletcher Not Original Opponent For Hangman Adam Page At AEW All Out

Some folks, however, may be curious to know why Fletcher was put in position to challenge Hangman when he's so early into his own title reign. It turns out Kyle's All Out plans were dramatically changed due to a recent injury, according to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select.

After missing over a year of action due to multiple injuries, and then outside television commitments, Wardlow was hurt immediately upon his return to action at Forbidden Door. The fear is that he suffered a pectoral tear and is set to miss significant time away from the ring.

"This affected immediate creative plans at the top of the card in All Elite Wrestling," Ross Sapp said in his report Thursday evening. "One of the top matches that was planned for AEW All Out was to be Wardlow challenging Hangman Page for the AEW Men’s World Heavyweight Championship. Kyle Fletcher was made as an audible after the fact."

Those within AEW were said to be very happy with how the direction for the AEW World Championship match turned out, despite Wardlow's unfortunate situation.

"We're told that a heavy point of conversation at MJF's wedding last weekend was how bad everyone felt for Wardlow getting sidelined again," Ross Sapp said.

The Takedown on SI wishes Wardlow the best and quickest recovery possible.

AEW All Out Card (Announced):

Hangman Adam Page (c) vs. TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher for the AEW World Championship

"Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Thekla vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander for AEW Women's World Championship

Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Riho for the TBS Championship

Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. FTR

Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin in a Coffin Match

Ricochet & Gates Of Agony vs. The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, & MVP)