5 dream opponents for Jon Moxley in WWE

Even though he will forever be a part of WWE's folklore as a member of The Shield, Jon Moxley left the company in 2019 due to his frustrations with the creative process. Moxley had grown weary of being presented as a cartoonish character and being forced to cut scripted promos.

In the two years since his departure, Moxley has been presented as a main eventer in AEW and appears to be satisfied with his body of work. However, in that time frame, some of his former colleagues have also evolved and would be interesting opponents for the Purveyor of Violence.

With that being said, here are five dream opponents for Jon Moxley in WWE:

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#5. Jon Moxley vs Drew McIntyre

When Jon Moxley was on his way out of WWE, Drew McIntyre was just ascending to the top of the card. Moxley put McIntyre over in some of his final matches before leaving the company. While Moxley went on to become an AEW mainstay, the next couple of years were a rollercoaster for McIntyre.

The Scottish Superstar continued his meteoric ascent and turned babyface, defeating Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36. He became WWE's posterboy and focal point of television, carrying the company during the pandemic.

However, McIntyre has floundered in the midcard since dropping the WWE title to The Miz. Another feud with Jon Moxley would revitalize the Ayr native and get him back on track.

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#4. Jon Moxley vs Seth Rollins

The Shield broke up at the height of their popularity when Seth Rollins aligned himself with The Authority, turning on Jon Moxley and Roman Reigns. Once the group split, Rollins and Moxley feuded with each other and had a few fantastic matches.

They were inextricably linked to each other as rivals in the following years. The former NXT Champion won the Money in the Bank ladder match at Moxley's expense while the Purveyor of Violence won his only WWE Championship from Rollins.

In recent years, Rollins has lost his way following his program with The Fiend. He currently plays a comedic heel character that hasn't been well received by the audience. A feud with the hard-hitting Moxley would tap into his backstory and help Rollins return to form.

#3. Jon Moxley vs Finn Balor

When Finn Balor dons the paint, he's a force of nature capable of running through anyone

While Finn Balor has always been one of the most talented members of the WWE roster, his progress has usually been hindered by a glass ceiling, much like Jon Moxley. Even though he's a popular babyface, WWE hasn't presented Balor as a main event act unless he's wrestling as The Demon.

When the Irishman dons the paint, he's a force of nature capable of running through anyone. The Demon could just be the perfect opponent to take on Moxley in a hardcore match.

While no-holds-barred wrestling can be cringeworthy, Moxley has proven to have a handle on the genre. The former Shield member's unsanctioned match with Kenny Omega had the perfect blend of creative spots, violence and psychology. Moxley and Balor could recreate this magic with a slightly different flavor.

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#2. Jon Moxley vs Brock Lesnar

When Jon Moxley was looking to establish himself as a top babyface, the perfect opponent for him would've been Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate was not only one of WWE's biggest stars but his overpowering style also made him the perfect foil for the resilient Moxley.

However, when the former Shield member was granted a street fight with Lesnar at WrestleMania 32, things went awry. Moxley was essentially brushed aside by the former UFC Heavyweight Champion without putting up much of a fight.

Moxley later said that Lesnar was simply uninterested in making their match feel special. If the Purveyor of Violence can channel some of his resentment into a program with Lesnar, the story of Moxley looking for retribution would make for compelling viewing.

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#1. Jon Moxley vs Roman Reigns

Jon Moxley and Roman Reigns were brothers in arms when they were part of The Shield. They even remained on good terms after the group splintered despite wrestling each other on a multitude of occasions. However, Reigns and Moxley are now very different characters.

In the time since Moxley departed, Reigns has become Trible Chief and leads his own faction called The Bloodline. He is also one of the most dominant champions WWE has had in many years. Meanwhile, Moxley has found himself as a main eventer in AEW. His character now has more of a serious edge, and he's considerably elevated his level of work.

While WWE has done a tremendous job booking Reigns and preparing him for a program with The Rock, there is no babyface on the roster who can credibly defeat the Georgia Tech product. A returning Moxley would be the perfect opponent to stop Reigns with their shared history adding another layer to the program.