On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Daniel Garcia, a former AEW TNT Champion, suffered a defeat against Jon Moxley, prompting a pointed reaction from Garcia about the current state of AEW’s roster. Expressing frustration, Garcia questioned the whereabouts of the company’s heroes in the aftermath of his loss during this high-stakes encounter.
Daniel Garcia Challenges AEW’s Missing Heroes After Defeat to Jon Moxley
During the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Garcia put forth a strong effort in his match against Jon Moxley but ultimately came up short when Moxley scored a pinfall victory using a small package maneuver. Following the match, Garcia delivered a backstage promo that highlighted his disappointment with AEW’s current lineup, pointing out the absence of key stars like Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, both sidelined at the moment.
Garcia sounded a defiant tone as he called out members of AEW, emphasizing his eagerness to face The Death Riders, a faction Moxley is affiliated with. He reiterated his readiness and long-standing desire to confront them, expressing impatience about the lack of available challengers in the locker room.
“I walked in this locker room today and I didn’t see any of the heroes. Where they at? Ospreay’s gone, Swerve’s gone. So the person who was waiting to get his hands on Jon Moxley was me. I was waiting in the parking lot a year ago with the Dark Order and Karen Jarrett, waiting to get my hands on Death Riders. Salivating at the mouth to get my hands on the Death Riders and tonight I finally got him.”
—Daniel Garcia, Former AEW TNT Champion
Garcia Accepts Responsibility for Mistake Leading to Defeat
In the same candid backstage interview, Daniel Garcia acknowledged that his loss was due to an error on his part rather than being outperformed by Moxley’s signature moves or submission holds. His willingness to own up to the mistake added a serious, introspective layer to his otherwise frustrated remarks.
“I didn’t have to wait in the parking lot, I got him in the middle of the ring and he beat me. He didn’t beat me by tapping me out, he didn’t beat me by hitting me with the move and pinning me, he beat me because I made a mistake.”
—Daniel Garcia, Former AEW TNT Champion
Garcia continued to criticize himself, revealing that mistakes often plague him and are something he must overcome moving forward. This honest self-assessment raises questions about his next steps and how he plans to bounce back in AEW after this setback against Moxley.
What This Loss Means for Daniel Garcia and AEW’s Competitive Landscape
The defeat against Jon Moxley marks a moment of tension and frustration for Daniel Garcia, who positioned himself as a top contender eager to challenge AEW’s most prominent figures. With key stars like Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland currently unavailable, Garcia’s callout underscores a perceived gap in the company’s hero roster, which may impact upcoming storylines and rivalries.
As The Red Death confronts this defeat honestly, his future involvement with Moxley and the Death Riders remains a focal point for AEW fans. The match also highlights the evolving dynamics inside the company, where injuries and absences are shifting the competitive field.
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