Jon Moxley’s AEW future took center stage as the promotion made a major announcement regarding his next moves tonight, while Moxley’s growing role as Continental Champion continues to evolve. This development follows his recent string of high-profile eliminator victories, signaling an important moment for both Moxley and the AEW landscape.
Continental Champion Jon Moxley Builds Momentum
After securing the Continental Classic victory at AEW Worlds End and defeating Kazuchika Okada, Jon Moxley claimed the Continental Championship. Since then, he has maintained a reputation as a fighting champion, successfully overcoming both Josh Alexander and Shelton Benjamin in eliminator matches. These wins have further solidified his leadership within the Death Riders and his standing among AEW fans.
Tonight, AEW announces that while Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC of the Death Riders take on SkyFlight in a trios match, Moxley will be joining Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness on commentary during the Collision broadcast. This assignment highlights his expanding role in the promotion as he adds his perspective at ringside rather than inside the ring itself tonight.
“Saturday Night #AEWCollision LIVE at 8/7c, TNT + HBO Max TONIGHT! Daniel Garcia/@WheelerYuta/@BA***RDPAC vs Scorpio Sky/@lucha_angel1 /@DariusMartin612 AEW Continental Champion @JonMoxley will be on commentary when The Death Riders COLLIDE against SkyFlight, TONIGHT!”
Shifting Storylines and Backstage Perceptions
Following a disappointing loss of the AEW World Championship at All In last year, Jon Moxley experienced a downturn, losing several key matches and multi-man bouts, sometimes submitting in the process. This sparked speculation among some fans about a possible betrayal storyline, where his own Death Riders could eventually turn on him.
However, recent reporting from Self Made Pro indicates that sources close to AEW do not expect this conventional angle to happen. According to these insiders, there is no current plan for the stable to break up as many have guessed, and the direction of the storyline may defy expectations.
“There are increasing voices in AEW that are of the belief that Jon Moxley is not planning that kind of conventional stable break-up. It’s unconfirmed on the AEW creative side that this is the case, but there are voices within the promotion that I’ve heard from that again, they are of the belief that it’s not going to play out in the way that the fans exac tly expect, in the sense that they turn heel on Jon and take Jon out,” the report said.
AEW Fans Show Renewed Support for Moxley
As 2026 approaches, the relationship between Jon Moxley and the crowd appears transformed from the previous year. Audiences now consistently cheer for Moxley and appreciate his performances, further diminishing the likelihood of an immediate negative turn for his character within AEW. The current atmosphere suggests that Moxley, the Death Riders, and the rest of the roster will continue to evolve as AEW’s creative direction develops.
This period marks a significant phase for the Continental Champion, and fans and insiders alike will be watching closely to see how Jon Moxley’s journey with AEW unfolds in the coming weeks and months.
