5 Reasons why Kenny Omega defeated Jon Moxley to become the brand new AEW World Champion

#1 Sets up a huge potential rematch between Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega at some point

More than a year ago, long before Kenny Omega defeated Jon Moxley to become the brand new AEW World Champion, SK Wrestling had a chance to interview 'The Cleaner'. You may check out what Kenny Omega had to say by clicking on the link above.

The biggest match in #AEWDynamite history takes place LIVE this Wednesday with the AEW World Championship on the line.Can @JonMoxley retain his championship? Or will @KennyOmegamanX be crowned your new champion?Find out this Wednesday night on @TNTDrama at 8e/7c. pic.twitter.com/TVJBuRVGMk
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 1, 2020

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As much as one talks about the athletic component of pro wrestling, the only reason why one chooses to watch scripted and orchestrated combat is that there's a story attached, and while the concept of a Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega match was exciting before this...the idea of a rematch is pure money.

It feels good to be alive.
— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) December 3, 2020

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Now, the audience wants to see Jon Moxley get his revenge on Kenny Omega to defeat him for the AEW World Championship at some point down the line. If this match was the biggest one in AEW history, the stakes just got even bigger.

Is this the beginning of a shift in power in the pro wrestling landscape with Kenny Omega as the face of the change?

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