Jon Moxley’s AEW feud has intensified as he prepares to defend his AEW Continental Championship against the Hurt Syndicate, a group made up of former WWE talent, in a highly anticipated match on Dynamite. Following a brutal battle at Worlds End, Moxley now faces mounting threats from both Shelton Benjamin and his manager, MVP, signaling a tense new chapter for the championship and its champion.
Jon Moxley Secures Major Victory at Worlds End
At the Worlds End event in Jacksonville on December 27, 2025, Jon Moxley overcame formidable opponents to claim his seventh title in All Elite Wrestling. He first forced Kyle Fletcher to submit in the semifinal and then toppled Kazuchika Okada to become the new AEW Continental Champion. Moxley, known as the Purveyor of Violence, dedicated this achievement to the fellow athletes of the Continental Classic, his own group the Death Riders, and the supportive fans who witnessed his journey.
The Hurt Syndicate Enters the AEW Arena
This week on Dynamite, Jon Moxley will defend his championship in a Continental Championship Eliminator match against Shelton Benjamin of the Hurt Syndicate, previously known as the Hurt Business in WWE. The feud has taken on a personal tone, adding weight to the stakes of the confrontation.
MVP Throws Down the Gauntlet After AEW Collision
On the most recent edition of AEW Collision, Shelton Benjamin swiftly dispatched Dante Martin, who filled in for Scorpio Sky. Following the match, MVP, now managing Benjamin as part of the Hurt Syndicate, made a pointed public challenge to Moxley, aiming to unsettle the Continental Champion before their showdown.
“You will face Shelton Benjamin and you WILL get hurt very badly!”
– The Hurt Syndicate’s @The305MVP, Team Manager
MVP’s confrontational message to Moxley set the tone for the upcoming clash. He criticized Moxley’s wrestling philosophy and emphasized that the Hurt Syndicate’s main goal is financial success. The tension escalated as MVP labeled Benjamin more dangerous than Moxley and declared the champion would be left reeling following the Eliminator match.
Anticipation for the Next Chapter in the Feud
The response from the crowd at AEW Collision, who chanted “We Hurt People,” demonstrated just how much anticipation surrounds this matchup. MVP’s comments and warnings have placed Jon Moxley and his Death Riders in a defensive stance, with the wrestling community eager to see how the champion responds to such public provocation. With the Hurt Syndicate declaring their intentions and promising punishment, all eyes are now on how Moxley will answer in and out of the ring.
The impending continental showdown not only fuels the personal rivalry between the Purveyor of Violence and the Hurt Syndicate but also raises questions about the direction of the AEW Continental Championship and the extent of the Death Riders’ involvement. The tense atmosphere and strong personalities at play suggest this conflict could reshape the competitive landscape in AEW.
"You will face Shelton Benjamin and you WILL get hurt very badly!"
The Hurt Syndicate's @The305MVP send a message to @JonMoxley ahead of his AEW Continental Championship Eliminator Match vs @SheltyB803 on #AEWDynamite, THIS WEDNESDAY!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 4, 2026
