Jon Moxley and his faction, The Death Riders, faced a tough defeat on the February 4 edition of AEW Dynamite. In a high-stakes trios match, Moxley, alongside Daniel Garcia and PAC, went head-to-head with The Don Callis Family, including Konosuke Takeshita, El Clon, and Josh Alexander, but ultimately fell short despite a fiercely competitive fight.
The contest was intense from the kickoff, with both teams aggressively struggling for dominance. The audience watched closely as the momentum shifted multiple times, but the turning point came when Takeshita landed a powerful knee strike on Garcia. Following this, he executed his finishing move, the Raging Fire, which secured the pinfall and victory for his team. Tensions soared after the match as Jon Moxley and Takeshita exchanged heated words, with The Alpha signaling his intent to challenge Moxley’s AEW Continental Championship. This win likely brings Takeshita closer to his goal.
Unrealized WWE Match with Jon Moxley Revealed by Former Superstar
During Jon Moxley’s WWE tenure in 2019, plans were made for a match involving him and former WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax. However, the bout was canceled due to state regulations that prohibited intergender wrestling at the live event. Jax shared insights about this scrapped storyline, explaining the behind-the-scenes reasons for the abrupt end.
“So at the time, we did have something. I think I went to a storyline with Dean Ambrose right after, where I hit him, or I bumped him the ground or whatever. I think there was supposed to be something that went to into a storyline there, but it just kind of fell off. There was a promotion that we were promoted to have a match at a live event. I think in that state, it couldn’t be inter gender matches. So then they had to scrap it. Then after that, I think they just kind of let that story fade away,” Jax said.
Following his exit from WWE, Jon Moxley, also known as The Purveyor of Violence, has thrived in AEW as a prominent figure. Still, questions linger about his upcoming role and future storylines within the wrestling world.
Implications of the Recent Defeat and What Lies Ahead
The recent setback for Jon Moxley and The Death Riders on AEW Dynamite underscores the unpredictable nature of professional wrestling storylines and rivalries. Konosuke Takeshita’s victory not only impacts the standing of both factions but also sets the stage for a potential championship challenge, increasing tensions in upcoming AEW events. Fans will undoubtedly watch closely to see how Moxley responds and what strategic moves The Death Riders will make next as they aim to regain momentum.
The war between @TheDonCallis Family and The Death Riders looks to be far from over, especially since Takeshita continues to eye @JonMoxley's AEW Continental Championship!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 5, 2026
