Wrestler 'Hangman' Adam Page bids adieu to "fascist platform" Instagram, moves to Bluesky

Pro wrestler Adam “Hangman” Page is in the spotlight again, but this time it’s not for anything happening in the ring. The fan-favorite star has officially ditched Instagram, calling it a “fascist platform” in his bio before deleting his account. Fans noticed the change earlier this week, sparking a wave of chatter on a Reddit post. Page hasn’t explained exactly what pushed him to leave, but he’s already set up shop on Bluesky. His new handle? A straightforward @hangmanpage.bsky.social.

Over on Reddit’s SquaredCircle forum, fans cracked jokes and shared memes about Page’s blunt exit. One user commented, “Hangman Page remains nothing if not extremely subtle,” while another referenced his history of fiery promos, writing, “Something was pouring from his mouth. He examined his sleeve. Blood? Blood! Crimson, copper-smelling blood…” Others simply celebrated his anti-establishment vibes. “Hangman is reminding us country music used to be more ‘f**k the cops’ and less ‘I’d suck the President’s d**k for tax cuts,’” read a top comment.

Even though Page didn’t provide exact details for his exit from Instagram, we can speculate that it was likely due to the recent policy changes Meta announced surrounding content moderation. Adding to that, the company came under fire a few days ago for allegedly forcing users to automatically follow accounts tied to Donald Trump and J.D. Vance while blocking hashtags like #Democrat and #DNC.

The company denied the claims, calling it part of a routine transition during presidential administrations. Many weren’t convinced, pointing to ongoing concerns about political bias. Meta then also faced heat for censoring posts from Aid Access, a group providing information on abortion pills.

As for Bluesky, Page’s new platform of choice, it’s still a niche space compared to giants like Instagram or X. Page’s profile there is, for now, pretty low-key. Followers report he’s mostly posting about plants and gardening — a far cry from his wrestling persona. Meanwhile, his old Instagram page now shows an error message telling visitors the account is unavailable.

We’ll have to wait and see if this is part of an exodus similar to the one that plagued X last year. While some folks are welcoming reduced control over content and moderation on platforms, people on the other side of the fence are raising alarms. So it’s clear that social media giants will have to figure out a way to cater to both kinds of audiences before users start seeking comfort in other platforms.

Featured image credits: Wrestling Inc.