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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Jon Moxley's frustrating title reign finally end at AEW All In?
Heaven knows we've been teased and tested along the way, but heading into this weekend's AEW All In Texas event, you get the sense that it's finally happening. Jon Moxley's reign of terror is coming to an end. Reign of terror, you say? Well, how else do you describe the fact the Death Riders have ruled over the AEW world championship with an iron fist in a way not seen before in Tony Khan's promotion? But, yes, there's also the fact Moxley himself has been perhaps the most divisive champion in modern wrestling, and that a sizable chunk of fans see his dominance as an abomination. Advertisement But why all the Moxley hatred? On the face of it, his whole schtick hasn't been that big a departure from the established heel playbook. Plenty of "tough guy" champs have enjoyed dominant reigns without being popular. But how many have had fans actively jeering, 'Bulls***!' when they win? Sometimes I wonder if the rage-baiting is the whole point. When you look at how the Death Riders are presented, there's something gratuitous about their whole biker gang vibe that goes beyond the traditional heel factions. The point isn't just to win the match, but to actively pulverize opponents in a way you rarely see in WWE (at least when The Rock and Travis Scott aren't around). The mold was established on the first night Moxley became champion. Having already scored a gut-punch win over Bryan Danielson (just listen to the air go out of the room when he beats the most beloved man in the company), Moxley and his goons proceeded to beat "The American Dragon" senseless. Lowlights included suffocating him with a plastic bag and stomping on his neck in an obvious reference to Danielson's legitimate injury history. Jon Moxley, pictured here with the IWGP World Heavweight Championship, puts the AEW title up for grabs against 'Hangman' Adam Page at All In Texas, and there's only one right choice. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) That sort of ultraviolence can work well when used discerningly and at the right moments — like The Bloodline savaging Kevin Owens after Royal Rumble 2024. But when it's forced down our throats time after time, accompanied by another Moxley victory we probably didn't want in the first place? It's no wonder this run has tested the patience of AEW fans. Advertisement Add on top of that, some of the more inexplicable narrative decisions — and I'm not talking about little quirks like the Death Riders locking away the title in a briefcase (Personally, I always wondered if that was a satirical commentary on Jon Jones running away with UFC's heavyweight title). But how do you explain the Young Bucks suddenly appearing out of nowhere to kick Swerve Strickland into oblivion just when Mox was actually on the ropes for once? Did we ever get an answer to that? It isn't that there isn't a place for the Death Riders in AEW. Compared to the more rigid nature of WWE, Khan's promotion has always endorsed a wider diversity of wrestling styles, and presumably some folks like the bar-fight, death-match stuff. What should be obvious even to them, though, is Moxley isn't working as the top guy. In fairness, AEW has been telegraphing the end of Moxley's reign for a while now, even if most of us erroneously guessed it would be Will Ospreay who would be doing the honors. The whole story of the last few months has been how the winner of the Owen Hart Cup will go on to challenge Moxley at All In — the biggest show on the AEW calendar. That will now culminate with 'Hangman' Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley in a Texas Death Match main event. It isn't just that 'Hangman' needs to win for narrative reasons. It's that putting the belt on one of AEW's most loyal soldiers and consistent performers is the perfect way to usher in a new era for the challenger promotion — one that takes hold of all the things that seem to be going in the right direction for Khan right now while also setting up things for an excellent end to the year. Advertisement We've mentioned a few times at Uncrowned that AEW is on a bit of a run right now (Death Riders storyline aside). Viewing figures and live audiences have been picking up, after a noticeable 2024 slump, this year. On this week's media call, Khan said he expects All In to do a $3 million gate in Texas, which, if accurate, is seriously impressive. Wrestling-wise, Ospreay and Swerve are both still red-hot with fans, despite their respective setbacks. Kenny Omega is back on his feet after his health issues, while MJF is jelling nicely with The Hurt Syndicate — which looks as good as it ever did in WWE — all while having a solid feud with Místico. You also have new talents like Megan Bayne and Kevin Knight establishing names for themselves. Advertisement As much as the gambling metaphors have been done to death with AEW, you have to admit that it all looks like a seriously strong hand for Khan. If there was ever a time to reset things at the top and tell stories that don't end with your best babyfaces being choked out with plastic bags, now is the time to do it. Again, all signs point to that happening this weekend. But when you've confidently set out predictions about how Moxley's title run will end — only to see them go up in smoke — you learn to be a bit more cautious. Sometimes I wonder if all our hopes just end up contributing to some cosmic jinx that keeps the Death Riders on top. Come Saturday evening, we'll know the answer to all those questions. And right now, the smart money has been on "Hangman" scoring the victory and becoming the first non-Death Rider to even touch the world title (quite literally) in this calendar year. At that moment, AEW can finally put those 'bulls***' chants firmly in the past. On the other hand, if things go the other way, then Khan's company might want to update its motto. I suggest: 'AEW: Where the Best Wrestle — Before Being Choked Out Again by Jon Freaking Moxley.'
Fox News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Adam Page wins bloody Texas Death Match to win AEW World Championship over Jon Moxley at All In: Texas
"Hangman" Adam Page galloped into All Elite Wrestling's All In: Texas pay-per-view on Sunday with one thing on his mind – the AEW World Championship. Page needed to do anything and everything to defeat Jon Moxley for the title as the two competed in a Texas Death Match. He also had to hope that there were enough people on his side to help thwart any interference from Moxley's Death Riders faction. Early in the match, violence was on the menu. Page busted Moxley open when he stabbed him in the head with a fork multiple times. But Moxley had a bucket of tricks of his own. He introduced glass in the ring and would drag Page's body through it at one point during the match. Texas Death Match guaranteed that Page and Moxley's fight would be a bloody affair. The carnage that foreign objects could bring was only the tip of the iceberg. Moxley hit a piledriver on Page in the middle of the ring while Page returned the favor with a scary move of his own, powerbombing Moxley's spine onto two chairs. The match took a twist when Marina Shafir got involved and tried to thwart Page's momentum. "Hangman" then put Shafir through a table. Gabe Kidd, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta got involved in the match to try to help Moxley, but to no avail. Page received some support from Will Ospreay, who team up with Swerve Strickland, to defeat the Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) and strip them of their executive vice president titles. Kidd, Castagnoli and Yuta took out Ospreay and then smashed his head in between a chair. Back in the ring, Moxley took control. He hit Page with a Death Rider on a chair. But Moxley still couldn't keep Page down for the 10 count. As The Death Riders tried to get more involved, Page had another person in his corner – a returning Bryan Danielson. Danielson came into the ring masked before he dropped Yuta. The Arlington, Texas, crowd went berserk. High above the stadium, Darby Allin dropped into the match and hit a Coffin Drop on The Death Riders and helped them flee the ring. Page hit a Buckshot Lariat on Moxley but still couldn't get him down. Cue up the Young Bucks. The Jacksons came into the ring and hit Page with a double superkick. Still, Page wasn't going to be counted out. On the outside of the ring, Strickland came down with a chain and knocked out Matthew and Nicholas Jackson. Strickland then looked into the fiery eyes of Page. Out of all the two had been through in their intense rivalry over the years, would Strickland help out his nemesis? Indeed, he would. Strickland threw the chain into the ring for Page. "Hangman" then used it to attack Moxley. Page then got Moxley onto the apron and tightened the chain around his neck. Moxley, with nowhere to go and no one to save him, had to tap out. Page won the AEW World Championship for the second time in his career. He took the title out of the briefcase where Moxley had it since his victory over Danielson months ago. It's unclear what will happen with Moxley and The Death Riders now. Page will get to embark on a new journey as champion. But earlier in the day, a new contender emerged for the AEW World Championship. Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) was told by his manager MVP to work smarter, not harder. He did just that at AEW All In: Texas and it turned out it was the strategy he needed all along. MJF took himself out of most danger, bided his time and capitalized. Mark Briscoe thought he had put together the perfect move on Roderick Strong but as soon as he was going to go for the cover, MJF interfered and threw him out of the ring. MJF then pinned Strong to win. Anthony Bowens, Bandido, Brody King, Josh Alexander, a returning Juice Robinson, Konosuke Takeshita, Kota Ibushi, Max Caster, Mistico, Ricochet and The Beast Mortos also competed in the match. MJF has been an AEW world champion before. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
See - Sada Elbalad
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
AEW All In - Texas: Finally Hangman Rises from Ashes, Wins AEW World Title
Rana Atef In front of a thunderous Texas crowd that shook the very heart of every wrestling fan, Hangman Adam Page etched his name in gold once more—defeating Jon Moxley in the main event of AEW All In 2025 to reclaim the AEW World Championship. The night was not just a fight. It was a reckoning. For years, Page had been clawing his way back to the top, facing past failures, fractured friendships, and the unforgiving voices of the self. But on this night, the Hangman was reborn. He is on top again. He didn't only save AEW, save himself but also save every wrestling fan who labelled himself/herself as All Elite. Moxley brought chaos in its purest form. Barbed wire. Blood. Broken glass. The former champ turned the match into a savage test of endurance and rage. But Page weathered the storm. With the audience hanging on every buckshot lariat and each near-fall, the match turned from a brutal brawl to a modern-day epic. Alliances fall, and others rise. Mox entered the main event backed by the Death Riders, the Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd. On the other hand, Hangman had to trust his fiercest enemy, who turned out to be a night friend, Swerve Strickland, and Will Ospreay, who didn't save a tear, a drop of blood, or a drop of sweat to save the AEW from the demons of the Young Bucks or the Death Riders. Before the war, Hangman lost the Opps after the Death Riders brutally attacked them. And during the war, the Mox-backing group sidelined Ospreay. However, glorious returns shaped and painted the night as Darby Allin came from the sky, after an impressive Everest climb, and Bryan Danielson with his energetic and electrifying "yes" chants. With tears in his eyes and the roar of over 25,000 fans behind him, Page stood atop the ropes, the AEW World Championship shining under the lights. No more what-ifs. No more second-guessing. Just the Hangman, the belt, and the legacy he's carved in blood, sweat, and heart. AEW's top prize is once again around the waist of a cowboy. And this time, he's riding forward with nothing left to prove. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Could Jon Moxley's frustrating title reign finally end at AEW All In?
Jon Moxley puts the title up for grabs against Hangman Adam Page at All In, and there's only one right choice. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Heaven knows we've been teased and tested along the way, but heading into this weekend's AEW All In event, you get the sense that it's finally happening. Jon Moxley's reign of terror is coming to an end. Reign of terror, you say? Well, how else do you describe the fact the Death Riders have ruled over the AEW world championship with an iron fist in a way not seen before in Tony Khan's promotion? But, yes, there's also the fact Moxley himself has been perhaps the most divisive champion in modern wrestling, and that a sizable chunk of fans see his dominance as an abomination. Advertisement But why all the Moxley hatred? On the face of it, his whole schtick hasn't been that big a departure from the established heel playbook. Plenty of "tough guy" champs have enjoyed dominant reigns without being popular. But how many have had fans actively jeering, 'Bulls***!' when they win? Sometimes I wonder if the rage-baiting is the whole point. When you look at how the Death Riders are presented, there's something gratuitous about their whole biker gang vibe that goes beyond the traditional heel factions. The point isn't just to win the match, but to actively pulverize opponents in a way you rarely see in WWE (at least not when The Rock and Travis Scott aren't around). The mold was established on the first night Moxley became champion. Having already scored a gut-punch win over Bryan Danielson (just listen to the air go out of the room when he beats the most beloved man in the company), Moxley and his goons proceeded to beat "The American Dragon" senseless. Lowlights included suffocating him with a plastic bag and stomping on his neck in an obvious reference to Danielson's legitimate injury history. That sort of ultraviolence can work well when used discerningly and at the right moments — like The Bloodline savaging Kevin Owens after Royal Rumble 2024. But when it's forced down our throats time after time, accompanied by another Moxley victory we probably didn't want in the first place? It's no wonder this run has tested the patience of AEW fans. Advertisement Add on top of that, some of the more inexplicable narrative decisions — and I'm not talking about little quirks like the Death Riders locking away the title in a briefcase. (Personally, I always wondered if that was a satirical commentary on Jon Jones running away with UFC's heavyweight title). But how do you explain the Young Bucks suddenly appearing out of nowhere to kick Swerve Strickland into oblivion just when Mox was actually on the ropes for once? Did we ever get an answer to that? It isn't that there isn't a place for the Death Riders in AEW. Compared to the more rigid nature of WWE, Khan's promotion has always endorsed a wider diversity of wrestling styles, and presumably some folks like the bar-fight, death-match stuff. What should be obvious even to them, though, is Moxley isn't working as the top guy. Advertisement In fairness, AEW has been telegraphing the end of Moxley's reign for a while now, even if most of us erroneously guessed it would be Will Ospreay who would be doing the honors. The whole story of the last few months has been how the winner of the Owen Hart Cup will go on to challenge Moxley at All In — the biggest show on the AEW calendar. That will now culminate with 'Hangman' Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley in a Texas Death Match main event. It isn't just that 'Hangman' needs to win for narrative reasons. It's that putting the belt on one of AEW's most loyal soldiers and consistent performers is the perfect way to usher in a new era for the challenger promotion — one that takes hold of all the things that seem to be going in the right direction for Khan right now while also setting up things for an excellent end to the year. We've mentioned a few times at Uncrowned that AEW is on a bit of a run right now (Death Riders storyline aside). Viewing figures and live audiences have been picking up, after a noticeable slump this year. On this week's media call, Khan said he expects All In to do a $3 million gate in Texas, which, if accurate, is seriously impressive. Wrestling-wise, Ospreay and Swerve are both still red-hot with fans, despite their respective setbacks. Kenny Omega is back on his feet after his health issues, while MJF is jelling nicely with The Hurt Syndicate — which looks as good as it ever did in WWE — all while having a solid feud with Místico. You also have new talents like Megan Bayne and Kevin Knight establishing names for themselves. Advertisement As much as the gambling metaphors have been done to death with AEW, you have to admit that it all looks like a seriously strong hand for Khan. If there was ever a time to reset things at the top and tell stories that don't end with your best babyfaces being choked out with plastic bags, now is the time to do it. Again, all signs point to that happening this weekend. But when you've confidently set out predictions about how Moxley's title run will end — only to see them go up in smoke — you learn to be a bit more cautious. Sometimes I wonder if all our hopes just end up contributing to some cosmic jinx that keeps the Death Riders on top. Come Saturday evening, we'll know the answer to all those questions. And right now, the smart money has been on "Hangman" scoring the victory and becoming the first non-Death Rider to even touch the world title (quite literally) in this calendar year. At that moment, AEW can finally put those 'bulls***' chants firmly in the past. On the other hand, if things go the other way, then Khan's company might want to update its motto. I suggest: 'AEW: Where the Best Wrestle — Before Being Choked Out Again by Jon Freaking Moxley.'
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top AEW Star's Return Is Reportedly Imminent
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW is reportedly set to get one of its top stars back in the near future. Darby Allin is expected to make his return to the company soon. Allin has not been on AEW programming since the final episode of Rampage in 2024. He was written off television after being attacked by the Death Riders faction. Darby Allin's Return Is Imminent According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Darby Allin is expected to return to AEW "imminently." The report suggests he will be back in time for the All In: Texas event. Sapp's source stated they would be "shocked" if Allin was not involved in the July 12th pay-per-view in some capacity. During his time away from AEW, Allin successfully climbed Mount Everest. There is no word on what the creative plans are for Allin's return. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Logical Path To Revenge While plans are not confirmed, a revenge storyline would make the most sense. The Death Riders were responsible for putting him on the shelf for over six months. Tony Khan looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 19, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tony Khan looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 19, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.) The on-screen angle saw the faction toss Allin down a flight of stairs. This wrote him off television so he could prepare for his mountain climb. Allin is one of the original "four pillars" of AEW, becoming a homegrown top star with his unique face-painted look and a high-risk, daredevil wrestling style. His career became inextricably linked with the legendary Sting, who took Allin under his wing as a protégé. The duo formed an incredibly popular and successful tag team, capturing the AEW World Tag Team Championship in 2024. A defining moment of his career was teaming with Sting in the icon's emotional and victorious final match at the Revolution pay-per-view. As a singles star, Allin was a cornerstone of the company in its early years, holding the TNT Championship on two separate occasions. His title reigns were known for their frequent and exciting "open challenge" defenses. Through his willingness to take incredible risks in high-profile feuds against AEW's biggest names, Allin established himself as a main event player. He has been on hiatus since late 2024 after a storyline attack and a real-life climb of Mount Everest. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
