Former AEW World Champion Jon Moxley responded cryptically after ex-WWE star Daniel Garcia joined The Death Riders faction during this week’s AEW Dynamite. Garcia, who appeared in WWE’s 205 Live in 2018 before signing with AEW in 2020, shocked fans by turning heel and aligning with Moxley’s group following a series of events on Dynamite.
Daniel Garcia’s involvement in a storyline with Jon Moxley and The Death Riders intensified after losing two singles matches against Moxley. After these defeats, Garcia adopted a darker persona and fully committed to the heel turn. The turn became official when Garcia attacked Darby Allin from behind after Dynamite’s main event, leaving the arena alongside The Death Riders.
Jon Moxley Issues a Cryptic Message After Garcia’s Betrayal
Following the assault on Darby Allin, an exclusive backstage segment captured The Red Death’s hesitation to comment on Garcia’s shift in allegiance. Jon Moxley then stepped forward to deliver a brief yet pointed statement, hinting at rapid changes within the faction’s dynamics and the uncertainty ahead.
“Things can move really fast when you make decisions.”
—Jon Moxley, AEW Star and Leader of The Death Riders
This cryptic remark underscored the tension brewing inside The Death Riders and highlighted Moxley’s awareness of the faction’s volatile situation.
Tensions Build Toward AEW All Out with Coffin Match Challenge
Amid the escalating conflict, Darby Allin recently issued a challenge to Jon Moxley for a Coffin Match at AEW All Out 2025, scheduled for September 20. The challenge was officially accepted during the latest AEW Collision event, where Moxley promised to eliminate Darby from his path for good.
“Darby, you know the problem? You just won’t go away. So, I’m gonna do it myself. You need to make room for the people I want to be around. Not the kind of people who need validation, the kind of people who want to be masters of the craft. You’re a problem and I’ll solve you. At All Out, I’m going to put you in the ground.”
—Jon Moxley, AEW World Champion
The upcoming Coffin Match is expected to settle the growing friction between Moxley and Darby Allin, with significant implications for the future of The Death Riders and its members.
The Implications of Rising Conflicts for AEW’s Future
Daniel Garcia’s defection to The Death Riders and the resulting clashes have injected fresh tension into AEW storylines, putting Jon Moxley at the center of a rapidly evolving power struggle. The unfolding events are setting the stage for AEW All Out 2025, where the faction’s internal fracture and Moxley’s rivalry with Darby Allin could lead to drastic changes within the promotion’s landscape. Fans are closely watching to see how these alliances and rivalries will develop in the coming weeks.
