Andy LaParka
@andylaparka.bsky.social
Metal, Liverpool FC, Wales rugby, Wrestling, Gaming... talk pure shite on @GWPodcastUK. FIFA menu grind addict. Don’t buy the S*n. Fuck the Tories (used to be andyricflair but people can’t seem to grasp that I am not actually Ric Flair and he’s a twat.
I was hopeful that's what it was. But Big FN Joe on his Instagram does make me wonder.
August 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I was hopeful that's what it was. But Big FN Joe on his Instagram does make me wonder.
Look — I’ve taken a few liberties here. I know this isn’t a 1:1 retelling of Death Wish.
But I’ve never been this emotionally invested in a wrestling story.
Watching Page unravel, burn it all down, and slowly try to build himself back up…
It means something.
To a lot of us.
But I’ve never been this emotionally invested in a wrestling story.
Watching Page unravel, burn it all down, and slowly try to build himself back up…
It means something.
To a lot of us.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Look — I’ve taken a few liberties here. I know this isn’t a 1:1 retelling of Death Wish.
But I’ve never been this emotionally invested in a wrestling story.
Watching Page unravel, burn it all down, and slowly try to build himself back up…
It means something.
To a lot of us.
But I’ve never been this emotionally invested in a wrestling story.
Watching Page unravel, burn it all down, and slowly try to build himself back up…
It means something.
To a lot of us.
Hangman Page isn’t just a cowboy anymore.
He’s a broken man, rebuilt.
Not clean. Not perfect. Not healed.
But aimed.
The arc isn’t over.
But for the first time in a long time…
he's walking toward something, not just away from it.
He’s a broken man, rebuilt.
Not clean. Not perfect. Not healed.
But aimed.
The arc isn’t over.
But for the first time in a long time…
he's walking toward something, not just away from it.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Hangman Page isn’t just a cowboy anymore.
He’s a broken man, rebuilt.
Not clean. Not perfect. Not healed.
But aimed.
The arc isn’t over.
But for the first time in a long time…
he's walking toward something, not just away from it.
He’s a broken man, rebuilt.
Not clean. Not perfect. Not healed.
But aimed.
The arc isn’t over.
But for the first time in a long time…
he's walking toward something, not just away from it.
Like Kersey in the later Death Wish films, Hangman didn’t stop being dangerous — he just chose what was worth fighting for.
It wasn’t just about revenge anymore.
It was about redemption through violence.
Controlled chaos.
Purpose-driven pain.
It wasn’t just about revenge anymore.
It was about redemption through violence.
Controlled chaos.
Purpose-driven pain.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Like Kersey in the later Death Wish films, Hangman didn’t stop being dangerous — he just chose what was worth fighting for.
It wasn’t just about revenge anymore.
It was about redemption through violence.
Controlled chaos.
Purpose-driven pain.
It wasn’t just about revenge anymore.
It was about redemption through violence.
Controlled chaos.
Purpose-driven pain.
But he didn’t put the gun down.
He aimed it at something bigger.
He wanted to be whole again.
A father his son could be proud of.
A a man with purpose.
So he focused on Jon Moxley.
He aimed it at something bigger.
He wanted to be whole again.
A father his son could be proud of.
A a man with purpose.
So he focused on Jon Moxley.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
But he didn’t put the gun down.
He aimed it at something bigger.
He wanted to be whole again.
A father his son could be proud of.
A a man with purpose.
So he focused on Jon Moxley.
He aimed it at something bigger.
He wanted to be whole again.
A father his son could be proud of.
A a man with purpose.
So he focused on Jon Moxley.
But even vigilantes have a mirror moment.
For Hangman, it came when he ended Christopher Daniels’ career — a man who embodied the values Hangman used to believe in.
That wasn’t vengeance.
That was too far.
And deep down… he knew it.
For Hangman, it came when he ended Christopher Daniels’ career — a man who embodied the values Hangman used to believe in.
That wasn’t vengeance.
That was too far.
And deep down… he knew it.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
But even vigilantes have a mirror moment.
For Hangman, it came when he ended Christopher Daniels’ career — a man who embodied the values Hangman used to believe in.
That wasn’t vengeance.
That was too far.
And deep down… he knew it.
For Hangman, it came when he ended Christopher Daniels’ career — a man who embodied the values Hangman used to believe in.
That wasn’t vengeance.
That was too far.
And deep down… he knew it.
Both Kersey and Hangman are tragic.
They start with pain.
They end up with isolation.
They keep going, not because it helps — but because it’s all they can do.
Swerve didn’t just beat Hangman.
He rewrote him.
They start with pain.
They end up with isolation.
They keep going, not because it helps — but because it’s all they can do.
Swerve didn’t just beat Hangman.
He rewrote him.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Both Kersey and Hangman are tragic.
They start with pain.
They end up with isolation.
They keep going, not because it helps — but because it’s all they can do.
Swerve didn’t just beat Hangman.
He rewrote him.
They start with pain.
They end up with isolation.
They keep going, not because it helps — but because it’s all they can do.
Swerve didn’t just beat Hangman.
He rewrote him.
Also, let's be real…
If you're entering your “Death Wish” arc, there’s only one move:
🧔♂️ Grow the Charles Bronson moustache.
Hangman Page: cowboy. father. elite slayer. facial hair method actor.
If you're entering your “Death Wish” arc, there’s only one move:
🧔♂️ Grow the Charles Bronson moustache.
Hangman Page: cowboy. father. elite slayer. facial hair method actor.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Also, let's be real…
If you're entering your “Death Wish” arc, there’s only one move:
🧔♂️ Grow the Charles Bronson moustache.
Hangman Page: cowboy. father. elite slayer. facial hair method actor.
If you're entering your “Death Wish” arc, there’s only one move:
🧔♂️ Grow the Charles Bronson moustache.
Hangman Page: cowboy. father. elite slayer. facial hair method actor.
Hangman’s went gone full vigilante.
He doesn’t want justice.
He wants vengeance.
And he doesn’t care who he burns on the way to it.
He lost friends. He turned cold. He alienated everyone.
But he felt alive again.
He doesn’t want justice.
He wants vengeance.
And he doesn’t care who he burns on the way to it.
He lost friends. He turned cold. He alienated everyone.
But he felt alive again.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Hangman’s went gone full vigilante.
He doesn’t want justice.
He wants vengeance.
And he doesn’t care who he burns on the way to it.
He lost friends. He turned cold. He alienated everyone.
But he felt alive again.
He doesn’t want justice.
He wants vengeance.
And he doesn’t care who he burns on the way to it.
He lost friends. He turned cold. He alienated everyone.
But he felt alive again.
Kersey walked the streets at night, looking for a fight — because violence was the only way he could feel something again.
Hangman’s was doing the same.
He’s wasn't just fighting Swerve — he’s fighting everything and everyone that let this happen.
Hangman’s was doing the same.
He’s wasn't just fighting Swerve — he’s fighting everything and everyone that let this happen.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Kersey walked the streets at night, looking for a fight — because violence was the only way he could feel something again.
Hangman’s was doing the same.
He’s wasn't just fighting Swerve — he’s fighting everything and everyone that let this happen.
Hangman’s was doing the same.
He’s wasn't just fighting Swerve — he’s fighting everything and everyone that let this happen.
Kersey didn’t just go after the people who hurt his family — he turned on everyone he blamed for letting it happen.
Hangman did the same:
The Bucks, for not taking a side
Dark Order, for staying silent
Jarrett for trying to talk him down.
Anyone trying to stop him = enemy
Hangman did the same:
The Bucks, for not taking a side
Dark Order, for staying silent
Jarrett for trying to talk him down.
Anyone trying to stop him = enemy
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Kersey didn’t just go after the people who hurt his family — he turned on everyone he blamed for letting it happen.
Hangman did the same:
The Bucks, for not taking a side
Dark Order, for staying silent
Jarrett for trying to talk him down.
Anyone trying to stop him = enemy
Hangman did the same:
The Bucks, for not taking a side
Dark Order, for staying silent
Jarrett for trying to talk him down.
Anyone trying to stop him = enemy
That’s exactly what happened to Hangman Page.
He was trying to find peace — after years of insecurity, failure, redemption, friendship, loss, all of it.
But then Swerve broke into his house and made it personal.
He threatened Hangman’s child.
There was no going back.
He was trying to find peace — after years of insecurity, failure, redemption, friendship, loss, all of it.
But then Swerve broke into his house and made it personal.
He threatened Hangman’s child.
There was no going back.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
That’s exactly what happened to Hangman Page.
He was trying to find peace — after years of insecurity, failure, redemption, friendship, loss, all of it.
But then Swerve broke into his house and made it personal.
He threatened Hangman’s child.
There was no going back.
He was trying to find peace — after years of insecurity, failure, redemption, friendship, loss, all of it.
But then Swerve broke into his house and made it personal.
He threatened Hangman’s child.
There was no going back.
Death Wish was a 1974 film starring Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey.
He’s a peaceful man — an architect, — until his wife is murdered and his daughter attacked.
When the justice system fails, he takes matters into his own hands…
…and never looks back.
He’s a peaceful man — an architect, — until his wife is murdered and his daughter attacked.
When the justice system fails, he takes matters into his own hands…
…and never looks back.
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Death Wish was a 1974 film starring Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey.
He’s a peaceful man — an architect, — until his wife is murdered and his daughter attacked.
When the justice system fails, he takes matters into his own hands…
…and never looks back.
He’s a peaceful man — an architect, — until his wife is murdered and his daughter attacked.
When the justice system fails, he takes matters into his own hands…
…and never looks back.
If you’ve been emotionally invested in Hangman Page’s story these last 3 years…
Then you’ll know the moment Swerve threatened his child, something inside him broke.
That was his Death Wish moment — when a good man became Paul Kersey.
🧵 Let me explain:
Then you’ll know the moment Swerve threatened his child, something inside him broke.
That was his Death Wish moment — when a good man became Paul Kersey.
🧵 Let me explain:
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
If you’ve been emotionally invested in Hangman Page’s story these last 3 years…
Then you’ll know the moment Swerve threatened his child, something inside him broke.
That was his Death Wish moment — when a good man became Paul Kersey.
🧵 Let me explain:
Then you’ll know the moment Swerve threatened his child, something inside him broke.
That was his Death Wish moment — when a good man became Paul Kersey.
🧵 Let me explain:
Because whether people admit it or not…
Hangman Page is the main character.
And this? This is the final act of one of the most beautifully complex stories wrestling’s ever told.
He’s not just back—he’s ready to carry the business on his shoulders. (9/9)
Hangman Page is the main character.
And this? This is the final act of one of the most beautifully complex stories wrestling’s ever told.
He’s not just back—he’s ready to carry the business on his shoulders. (9/9)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Because whether people admit it or not…
Hangman Page is the main character.
And this? This is the final act of one of the most beautifully complex stories wrestling’s ever told.
He’s not just back—he’s ready to carry the business on his shoulders. (9/9)
Hangman Page is the main character.
And this? This is the final act of one of the most beautifully complex stories wrestling’s ever told.
He’s not just back—he’s ready to carry the business on his shoulders. (9/9)
If he beats Mox at All In and goes on to reclaim the title, that’s not redemption.
That’s resolution.
That’s Hangman Page finally forgiving himself—and showing the world he’s still everything they said he was. (8/)
That’s resolution.
That’s Hangman Page finally forgiving himself—and showing the world he’s still everything they said he was. (8/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
If he beats Mox at All In and goes on to reclaim the title, that’s not redemption.
That’s resolution.
That’s Hangman Page finally forgiving himself—and showing the world he’s still everything they said he was. (8/)
That’s resolution.
That’s Hangman Page finally forgiving himself—and showing the world he’s still everything they said he was. (8/)
So no—he doesn't need the title to be forgiven.
But this is about proving he still belongs in the spotlight.
Not just as a top guy. Not just as a cowboy.
As the soul of AEW. As THE guy.(7/)
But this is about proving he still belongs in the spotlight.
Not just as a top guy. Not just as a cowboy.
As the soul of AEW. As THE guy.(7/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
So no—he doesn't need the title to be forgiven.
But this is about proving he still belongs in the spotlight.
Not just as a top guy. Not just as a cowboy.
As the soul of AEW. As THE guy.(7/)
But this is about proving he still belongs in the spotlight.
Not just as a top guy. Not just as a cowboy.
As the soul of AEW. As THE guy.(7/)
That derailed everything. In storyline, in momentum, in perception.
He wasn’t beaten. He was interrupted.
And what we’ve seen since is a man trying to put the pieces back together—furious the world moved on without him. (6/)
He wasn’t beaten. He was interrupted.
And what we’ve seen since is a man trying to put the pieces back together—furious the world moved on without him. (6/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
That derailed everything. In storyline, in momentum, in perception.
He wasn’t beaten. He was interrupted.
And what we’ve seen since is a man trying to put the pieces back together—furious the world moved on without him. (6/)
He wasn’t beaten. He was interrupted.
And what we’ve seen since is a man trying to put the pieces back together—furious the world moved on without him. (6/)
Back in 2022, Hangman was finally stepping into being the guy—confident, dominant.
And then? AEW pivoted.
The title went to CM Punk—not because Hangman failed, but because they thought Punk was the bigger business move. (5/)
And then? AEW pivoted.
The title went to CM Punk—not because Hangman failed, but because they thought Punk was the bigger business move. (5/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Back in 2022, Hangman was finally stepping into being the guy—confident, dominant.
And then? AEW pivoted.
The title went to CM Punk—not because Hangman failed, but because they thought Punk was the bigger business move. (5/)
And then? AEW pivoted.
The title went to CM Punk—not because Hangman failed, but because they thought Punk was the bigger business move. (5/)
He didn’t turn heel.
He turned inward.
He blamed everyone for letting it happen.
The Bucks. The Elite. Anyone who stood by or got in his way? At fault.
So he burned every bridge before they could leave him again. (4/)
He turned inward.
He blamed everyone for letting it happen.
The Bucks. The Elite. Anyone who stood by or got in his way? At fault.
So he burned every bridge before they could leave him again. (4/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
He didn’t turn heel.
He turned inward.
He blamed everyone for letting it happen.
The Bucks. The Elite. Anyone who stood by or got in his way? At fault.
So he burned every bridge before they could leave him again. (4/)
He turned inward.
He blamed everyone for letting it happen.
The Bucks. The Elite. Anyone who stood by or got in his way? At fault.
So he burned every bridge before they could leave him again. (4/)
Second: This isn’t about redemption.
Redemption implies Hangman did something wrong.
He didn’t. He got hurt. He got lost. He let Swerve into his head—and let that poison turn into paranoia, self-loathing, and rage. (3/)
Redemption implies Hangman did something wrong.
He didn’t. He got hurt. He got lost. He let Swerve into his head—and let that poison turn into paranoia, self-loathing, and rage. (3/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Second: This isn’t about redemption.
Redemption implies Hangman did something wrong.
He didn’t. He got hurt. He got lost. He let Swerve into his head—and let that poison turn into paranoia, self-loathing, and rage. (3/)
Redemption implies Hangman did something wrong.
He didn’t. He got hurt. He got lost. He let Swerve into his head—and let that poison turn into paranoia, self-loathing, and rage. (3/)
First of all: Darby hasn’t been on TV for 7 months. Love the guy, but let’s not fantasy-book him into someone else’s arc. His story should be to come back and finish the Deathriders off. (2/)
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
First of all: Darby hasn’t been on TV for 7 months. Love the guy, but let’s not fantasy-book him into someone else’s arc. His story should be to come back and finish the Deathriders off. (2/)
🧵There are still people saying Hangman doesn’t need the title…
…that this is Darby’s story.
Let’s talk about why I think that’s wrong—and why Hangman is the main character of AEW, both in and out of kayfabe. (1/) #AEWDynamite #AEW #AEWAllInTexas
…that this is Darby’s story.
Let’s talk about why I think that’s wrong—and why Hangman is the main character of AEW, both in and out of kayfabe. (1/) #AEWDynamite #AEW #AEWAllInTexas
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🧵There are still people saying Hangman doesn’t need the title…
…that this is Darby’s story.
Let’s talk about why I think that’s wrong—and why Hangman is the main character of AEW, both in and out of kayfabe. (1/) #AEWDynamite #AEW #AEWAllInTexas
…that this is Darby’s story.
Let’s talk about why I think that’s wrong—and why Hangman is the main character of AEW, both in and out of kayfabe. (1/) #AEWDynamite #AEW #AEWAllInTexas
Some fantastic wrestling at TNT extreme wrestling in Comic con yesterday. #britwres #wrestlesky 🤼
May 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Some fantastic wrestling at TNT extreme wrestling in Comic con yesterday. #britwres #wrestlesky 🤼