In one of the year’s biggest twists, Jon Moxley snagged the AEW World Championship from Bryan Danielson, and if you think this all came out of nowhere—think again! According to wrestling oracle Dave Meltzer, this wasn’t a snap decision but part of a top-secret plan so hush-hush only a few AEW insiders even knew about it. Danielson, despite needing neck surgery, held the title briefly, but at Tacoma Dome’s WrestleDream event, it was Moxley who stepped in to shock the Washington crowd by dethroning the hometown hero.
Fans have wondered for months if Washington’s own Darby Allin was next in line, but it turns out Moxley was the guy all along. Danielson, apparently hesitant to take on the reign in the first place, was persuaded by Tony Khan, who masterminded the plan alongside Moxley and a few other trusted folks in the AEW office.
But wait, it gets even more intense. Moxley’s reign isn’t just about the belt—it’s about making AEW as edgy as a razor blade. His reimagined Blackpool Combat Club is storming the AEW scene like an unstoppable force, taking over “Dynamite” with a gritty, dangerous vibe that has everyone on edge. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has even tipped his hat to the intensity, and ECW legend Tommy Dreamer is already speculating on who’ll eventually “save” AEW from this unpredictable faction.
So, if you’re a fan of chaos, buckle up. The Moxley era is here, and it’s a beautiful mess.