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Why Are Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli Not In the AEW Tag Team Title Tournament? AEW News
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Why Are Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli Not In the AEW Tag Team Title Tournament?

There's a bit of confusion about why Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli, a hot tag team in AEW, aren't in the tournament to crown new Tag Team Champions.## After Sting retired, the titles he held with Darby Allin became vacant. AEW announced a tournament to find new champions, but it doesn't include the popular Blackpool Combat Club duo of Moxley and Castagnoli.## These two aren't a long-term team, but they've been on fire lately, even beating former champions FTR at the last AEW Revolution event.## Wrestling insider Dave Meltzer asked around about their absence and got a surprising answer: nobody knows why they're not in the tournament.## “I specifically asked why they weren’t in, and there was like, no reason. They just didn’t put them in because, whatever reason – they didn’t put them in.” ## Moxley and Castagnoli haven't been on AEW TV since their win at Revolution, which adds to the mystery. Fans will have to wait and see if AEW explains their decision or if Moxley and Castagnoli return to action soon. ##

Jeff Hardy's AEW Struggles Continue With Loss To Jon Moxley; Shocking Heel Turn Signals Change AEW News
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Jeff Hardy's AEW Struggles Continue With Loss To Jon Moxley; Shocking Heel Turn Signals Change

Jeff Hardy, wrestling's high-flying enigma, has hit a rough patch since returning to AEW. Once a top star, he's found himself on a frustrating losing streak, falling to Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin, and even The Kingdom in recent weeks. ## These defeats have clearly weighed heavily on the veteran, his mounting frustration bubbling to the surface. Tonight's Dynamite saw Hardy clash with Jon Moxley in a brutal encounter.## Though they fought valiantly, it was Moxley who emerged victorious, securing the win with a chokeout. Surprisingly, instead of the customary post-match handshake, Hardy delivered an uncharacteristic middle finger before storming out of the ring.## This out-of-character gesture has fans abuzz with speculation: is a heel turn brewing for the Charismatic Enigma? ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Jon Moxley's Return, New Matches Added To 1/20 AEW Collision, Updated Lineup AEW News
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Jon Moxley's Return, New Matches Added To 1/20 AEW Collision, Updated Lineup

A fresh and exciting lineup has been revealed for the upcoming AEW Collision at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO.## In the January 17 episode of Dynamite, AEW announced several new matches for the upcoming event. Eddie Kingston will team up with Ortiz to face the Blackpool Combat Club duo of Claudio Castagnoli and Bryan Danielson in a significant tag team match.## In addition, there will be a singles action match between Plush, Budy Matthews, and Daniel Garcia. Furthermore, the former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley is set to make his return to AEW. ## These matches have been confirmed for the show so far, and Sacnilk will provide updates as new matches are announced. ## AEW Collision (1/20) Updated ## -Eddie Kingston & Ortiz vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Bryan Danielson) ## -Jon Moxley will make his return to AEW ## -Buddy Matthews vs. Daniel Garcia ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Jon Moxley Injury Update After AEW Dynamite Grand Slam AEW News
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Jon Moxley Injury Update After AEW Dynamite Grand Slam

New York, 20 September - Jon Moxley got injured during his match against Rey Fenix at AEW Dynamite Grand Slam. The injury happened after Moxley took a Black Fire Driver from Fenix, and it looked like his head hit the mat hard. ## Bryan Alvarez provided an update on Moxley's condition and mentioned that he was indeed hurt during the match. However, the good news is that it doesn't seem to be a major injury. Additionally, the way the match ended was not planned. ## According to PWInsider, there's a possibility that Moxley suffered a concussion. During the match, Moxley had to signal to the referee to make the count, even though it wasn't part of the planned script. The match concluded with Fenix delivering another Black Fire Driver to secure the victory. ## After the match, Moxley was examined by doctors for an extended period before eventually sitting up and walking out. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW All Out 2023 Results: Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley Full Match & Winner AEW News
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AEW All Out 2023 Results: Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley Full Match & Winner

Chicago, 3 September - Here is the full recap for Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Jon Moxley which takes place on September 3, 2023, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois in a Singles match for the AEW International Championship. ## The show will be live at 8 PM Eastern Time in the US on Sunday. It starts airing in Asia at 5:30 AM. In the UK and Australia, it's on at 12 AM and 9 PM, respectively. ## AEW All Out 2023: Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley Full Match Recap The BCC and Best Friends, along with Kris Statlander, accompanied the champion and challenger backstage before their entrances. Cassidy started strong, but Moxley managed to avoid the Orange Punch and delivered several suplexes. Cassidy made a comeback on the apron, landing a crossbody, but Moxley countered and stomped on his face repeatedly. Cassidy then pulled off a Stundog Millionaire and dove outside. When Cassidy attempted his DDT, Moxley turned it into an inside-out suplex. Moxley roughed up Cassidy on the outside, threw him into the ring post, causing Cassidy to bleed. Moxley even bit at Cassidy's head, which was pretty gross. ## Moxley relentlessly attacked Cassidy with crossface strikes, while Cassidy tried to fight back, with Moxley mocking him by mimicking putting his hands in his pockets. Moxley attempted a superplex, but Cassidy turned the tables by raking Moxley's back and biting his head. Cassidy followed with a diving DDT and a spinning DDT. Moxley evaded the Orange Punch with jabs, but Cassidy surprised him with a PK kick followed by an Orange Punch for a two-count. Moxley turned a Beach Break into a Gotch Style Piledriver, and Cassidy nearly scored a quick crucifix pin, but Moxley locked in a rear naked choke. After a struggle, Cassidy reached the ropes and rolled to the outside, where Moxley removed the mats to expose the hard floor. ## Cassidy countered a piledriver attempt and hit a Beach Break on the exposed floor, followed by a dropkick that sent Moxley's head into the steel steps. Moxley barely beat the count, but Cassidy landed multiple Orange Punches, with the third one being blocked into a Cutter by Moxley. Cassidy countered Death Rider into another Orange Punch and a massive Spear for a near fall. Cassidy's pocket offense grew more intense, firing up the crowd until Moxley hit a powerful lariat. Cassidy no-sold it, so Moxley hit another for a two-count. Finally, Death Rider connected, but Cassidy just barely managed to lift his shoulder. ## Cassidy, dripping with blood, got to his feet, flipped off Moxley, and then Moxley finished him off with a decisive Death Rider to claim the title. The BCC celebrated with Moxley on the ramp, holding the International Title, while Cassidy remained in the ring to recover, with the Chicago crowd chanting his name. The show ended with the fans continuing to chant for Cassidy. ## AEW All Out 2023: Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley Match Winner WINNER: Jon Moxley ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Top 5 Ways To Bring Jon Moxley (Dean Ambrose) Back To WWE WWE News
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Top 5 Ways To Bring Jon Moxley (Dean Ambrose) Back To WWE

Jon Moxley FKA Dean Ambrose) left WWE in April 2019 after a six-year tenure with the company. Since then, he has openly expressed the reasons behind his departure, which mostly revolved around creative differences. ## During an interview on The Talk Is Jericho podcast, Chris Jericho had an insightful conversation with Moxley, where he candidly discussed his steady sense of unfulfillment when it came to his creative endeavors. Moxley expressed feeling coerced into embodying a character that didn't align with his true self, causing huge frustration due to the restricted influence he had over shaping his own narrative. ## In addition to the creative difficulties, Moxley expressed discontent with the overall course of his career in WWE. He believed that his potential was not maximized, often being utilized in a manner that fell short of his capabilities. Moxley's departure from WWE came as a surprise to many fans, yet it was evident that he had endured a lengthy period of displeasure. Subsequently, he found success in AEW. ## The question is whether WWE could potentially bring Jon Moxley into the company despite his previous conflicts with WWE and Vince McMahon. It is likely to consider the case of Moxley returning to WWE, particularly given the recent shift in creative leadership with Triple H taking a central role. This change may open the door for Moxley to consider a potential reunion with WWE. Here are potential 5 ways to bring Jon Moxley Back to WWE: ## 1. Cross-Promotion and Collaborations: ## The potential way to bring Moxley back to WWE is through cross-promotion and collaborations with other promotions. After Triple H replaced Vince McMahon as the head of the WWE, there can be more possibility of joint events or storylines with companies like AEW or NJPW, where Moxley has been active since leaving WWE. ## Tony Khan sent shockwaves through the wrestling industry with his groundbreaking AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view event, hailed as the most monumental cross-promotional extravaganza to date. In a recent interview, Khan astounded fans by expressing his willingness to explore a potential collaboration with WWE, the industry giant. ## The highly anticipated Forbidden Door pay-per-view brought together fervent AEW and NJPW supporters who had long yearned for an epic collision between the two revered rosters. Nevertheless, considering the vast magnitude of AEW and WWE as the preeminent wrestling promotions worldwide, could they transcend their divergences and unite for the sake of their devoted global fanbases? ## #2. A Surprising Royal Rumble Return: ## One of the most potent methods to generate high and fervor is by reintroducing Jon Moxley as an unforeseen participant in the Royal Rumble event. The wrestling community had been abuzz with excitement over the concept of the Forbidden Door, as different wrestling companies collaborate to bring about crossover matches. The latest development involves WWE, who surprised fans by announcing the participation of Mickie James, the IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts World Champion, in the Women's Royal Rumble match. ## Following this announcement, speculation had been rampant about the potential involvement of Moxley, another prominent wrestler, in this year's Men's Rumble match. Many fans speculated the possibility of his return to WWE by competing in this year's battle royal. Renee Paquette, Moxley's wife, recently addressed these rumors during an episode of her podcast, "The Sessions." She expressed her belief that fans would be absolutely ecstatic if the former champion were to make an appearance at WWE Royal Rumble. ## #3. Intriguing Storyline and Character Development: ## Another way to persuade Moxley to make a comeback, WWE must present him with a compelling narrative and grant him creative autonomy to shape his character. Triple H, renowned for his impressive methods, could collaborate closely with Moxley to construct a fascinating storyline that highlights his talents and voices his complete capabilities. ## It's astonishing how nearly a decade has passed (their 10-year debut anniversary falls on November 18!) since The Shield first wreaked havoc in the realm of WWE! Consisting of Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose, this triumvirate rose to the pinnacle of the industry, both as a collective force and as individual competitors. Presently, Roman Reigns reigns supreme as the reigning and undisputed WWE Universal Champion, while Seth Rollins continues to captivate audiences with his captivating 'Freakin' persona. As for Dean Ambrose, he bid farewell to his WWE days long ago and has now found remarkable success under the moniker Jon Moxley in AEW. Nevertheless, devising an avenue to entice him back to WWE could prove to be a valuable prospect. ## #4. Championship Opportunities: ## Championship reigns hold immense significance in the trajectory of a wrestler's career, and providing Jon Moxley with prominent championship prospects could serve as a compelling catalyst for his comeback. Triple H could present a persuasive proposition where Moxley is positioned as a formidable contender for either the WWE Championship or the Universal Championship. By portraying him as a legitimate challenger, Moxley's stature would soar, and the title he sets his sights on would acquire an enhanced sense of prestige. ## #5. Collaborations with Top Talent: ## Jon Moxley's comeback to WWE could be greatly strengthened through strategic alliances with elite talents within the roster. Triple H, with his astute acumen, may propose captivating tag team alliances or enthralling encounters against prominent WWE superstars like Seth Rollins, AJ Styles, or Roman Reigns. Such collaborations would generate a fervor, entice viewership, and infuse the WWE roster with newfound richness and diversity. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.