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We're only hours removed from AEW Double or Nothing and everyone in the wrestling world is talking about it. If you visit any forum where the event is being discussed, everyone's throwing around a name- Jon Moxley.
Jon Moxley is obviously the independent wrestling name of former WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose. Moxley is one of the most beloved Superstars in the world and there's no doubting the fact that if he lands up in AEW, it will be a huge coup for the Khan family.
In this article, I shall list out 5 reasons why I believe that Jon Moxley will be heading to AEW's inaugural event, with proof listed in every single instance. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments as well in the section below ahead of the event.
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Do you think that Jon Moxley will show up in AEW? Let me tell you why I think that he will.
#5 Clues in the initial video
If you saw the initial Jon Moxley video which was released shortly after his contract expired, you'd know that it was filled with clues and symbolism galore. One of the things that set Twitter abuzz was a Tweet from noted pro wrestling journalist Ryan Satin who pointed out the dice graphic on the wall. The numbers showcased are 2 and 5, and 25th of May is the date for Double or Nothing this year.
There are a lot of other clues in the video as well. I mean, Dean Ambrose is pretty much in a cell at the start of it, showcasing how creatively stifled he was. He runs away from a big dog in a yard, and every wrestling fan knows what what really means.
So, is this an indication that he'll show up at AEW Double or Nothing? I honestly think yes.
#4 Cody Rhodes promised surprises at the show
Cody Rhodes was interviewed by Chris Van Vliet ahead of AEW's inaugural event 'Double or Nothing'. He was asked by Vliet if there will be surprises for the fans at the show. Cody Rhodes responded by saying the following:
I think that we have, ready to go, is the best wrestling show ever. I really do. It's a wrestling show by wrestlers for the fans. It's a 100% fan service. It wouldn't be that if there weren't surprises'.
Now, this does not necessarily mean that Jon Moxley is showing up. You could always have a bigger name like CM Punk show up to the delight of those who have purchased a ticket. However, it just seems like Punk is really content with his MMA career at this point in time.
Ambrose is the only other name that warrants such an interesting claim. Rhodes wouldn't build it up unless the surprise was big enough.
#3 AEW has expressed their interest in getting Moxley
It is a well-known fact that Jon Moxley is filming a movie at this moment. However, Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer said that AEW was very interested in signing him down the line.
We all know that the interest of the talent and the promotion he/she wishes to sign with needs to be reciprocal. The very fact that AEW is interested in signing Jon Moxley pretty much reveals the fact that AEW will be Moxley's home sooner rather than later, because AEW is probably the biggest promotion he could potentially sign for, after WWE.
Meltzer does go on to say that there was no indication that Jon Moxley would appear at AEW Double or Nothing. But the thing about Moxley is how private a person he is, so every move of his is shrouded in mystery.
He could swerve the world and nobody would actually see it coming.
#2 Jake Hager pretty much said that he will
You may know Jake Hager better as Jack Swagger from back in his WWE days. He has transitioned seamlessly to the world of Mixed Martial Arts where he now holds a 2-0 record which is only expected to improve. Hager was a special guest on Ariel Helwani's MMA show where he was asked about potentially making his AEW debut at Double or Nothing.
Move to the 15.40 mark on this video to hear him talk about the debut. This is what Hager revealed about potentially working for AEW. Only in doing so, he ruined the fact that Jon Moxley would be making his potential debut at Double or Nothing too:
I don’t want to step in Jon Moxley’s shadow. I think that’s going to be a great debut for him, hopefully I’m still keeping my fingers crossed that’s where we see him at.
#1 Tweets from Jimmy Havoc teasing their match
When the news of Dean Ambrose potentially leaving the company first surfaced, Jimmy Havoc sent out a Tweet teasing a match against the hardcore legend. While the hardcore aspect of Moxley's past had to be curbed in the PG environment of WWE, one must not forget Moxley's CZW roots.
Jimmy Havoc makes the perfect opponent for Dean Ambrose/Jon Moxley because he wrestles a very similar style too. This was the first Tweet that he had sent out in the month of January:
It must be noted that Jimmy Havoc is part of the Casino Battle Royale but there are a few spots in the match still to be announced in the contest. Moreover, when the Jon Moxley video was officially released by Dean Ambrose online, Havoc sent out the following Tweet much to the delight of wrestling fans:
What a treat this could be!
