Jon Moxley has been a prominent figure on AEW programming over the past several years, consistently appearing in key storylines and matches. Recently, a WWE veteran advised him to consider taking a break from AEW, suggesting that a pause could benefit Moxley’s character and overall performance.
Advice from Bully Ray on Jon Moxley’s Need for Rest
Bully Ray, a well-known wrestling veteran, shared his thoughts on Jon Moxley during an episode of the Busted Open After Dark podcast. Moxley has been one of AEW’s most reliable stars, often positioned as the company’s face and a constant presence in its narrative. Over the past six years, Moxley has rarely taken significant time off, which has led Bully Ray to recommend a temporary break.
Following Moxley’s recent loss of the AEW World Championship to Hangman Adam Page at the All In: Texas event, and an unsuccessful title rematch on Dynamite, Bully Ray expressed his opinion that resting could help Moxley recharge his creative energy.
“Moxley, in my opinion, should probably take a breather for a while. Go away, not because I don’t want to see you on my television, but because I think your character could use a break for a little bit. Go recharge the batteries.” —Bully Ray, Wrestling Veteran
Jim Cornette Criticizes Moxley’s Faction, Coining a New Name
Since forming last year, the Death Riders faction, led by Jon Moxley, has been a dominant force in AEW’s men’s division and played a critical role during Moxley’s World Championship run. Despite their success, the group’s storyline has drawn criticism from fans and analysts alike for feeling repetitive and uninspired.
Jim Cornette, a veteran in professional wrestling commentary, voiced his critique on The Jim Cornette Experience podcast. He described the ongoing Death Riders’ angle as a retread of previous storylines, suggesting that the faction lacked freshness. Cornette humorously renamed the group “The Bore Horsemen” to highlight his disappointment in how the storyline has evolved.
“It’s the same s*** they were doing. They just switched the belt. We’re not going to get rid of these guys. We’re not gonna not have to look at Moxley. Every week they are going to do the same thing. The new world champion in a six-man tag, still can’t get rid of The Bore Horsemen (The Death Riders),” —Jim Cornette, Wrestling Veteran
With these criticisms and the recent title loss behind him, Jon Moxley’s next steps in AEW are closely watched by fans and insiders. How he and the company respond could shape the future direction of both his character and the faction’s storylines.
