A wrestling veteran has issued a stern warning concerning the recent lawsuit involving Jon Moxley, the AEW World Champion, which arose after an incident at a 2023 Dynamite event. The situation has caused concern among fans about potential changes to AEW’s All In event plans, though no adjustments have occurred so far.
The controversy began when Jon Moxley pushed Christopher Dispensa, a ringside crew member, during his match against Kenny Omega. Dispensa suffered injuries from the altercation and subsequently filed a lawsuit against both AEW and Moxley for damages related to the incident.
Potential Legal Consequences Highlighted by Wrestling Veteran
Disco Inferno, a longtime wrestling figure known as the Purveyor of Violence, discussed the incident on the “Keeping It 100 OFFICIAL” show, cautioning Moxley about the severity of his actions. Inferno emphasized that physical aggression against staff members could have serious repercussions, including heavy financial penalties and even arrest if charges are pressed.
“There is a precedent for this… You know, you can’t physically assault or shove the staff. I mean, this is just common sense. Now the guy’s getting sued. You probably have to cut him a check… You can get easily arrested for it if the guy wanna press charges,” Inferno said. (04:57 – 05:39) —Disco Inferno
Vince Russo Offers Support to Injured Crew Member
The wrestling community remains divided over the altercation, with many debating the accountability of Jon Moxley. On “The Wrestling Outlaws,” former wrestling figure Vince Russo expressed sympathy toward Christopher Dispensa, who was forced to undergo neck fusion surgery after the incident.
Russo pointed out that initial skepticism about the lawsuit being a “money grab” faded once the details of Dispensa’s injuries emerged. Russo also noted complications related to Dispensa’s role within AEW, which may have contributed to the dispute over his job status following the injury.
“The first thing I was thinking was money grab. But when I heard it was Chris Dispensa, no way. It’s funny, bro, because there’s more to the story than that… I guess he was trying to come to some kind of an agreement with AEW. The company that he works for kind of downgraded him to like a carpenter or something. So, you know, bro, he had to get [a] neck fusion… Like he had to get surgery from this. So obviously, you know, there’s a lawsuit involved. He’s going to have to show all the paperwork, but bro, he had to get surgery for this,” Russo said. —Vince Russo
Implications for AEW and Jon Moxley’s Future
This lawsuit raises important questions about wrestler conduct and workplace safety within AEW, especially involving interactions between talent and crew. While the AEW World Champion continues to prepare for upcoming events, the legal proceedings against Moxley could influence the promotion’s policies and potentially affect his career if criminal or civil consequences arise.
Fans and insiders alike will be watching closely as the lawsuit develops, given the seriousness of the injury and the warnings issued by wrestling veterans. The resolution of this dispute could set a precedent impacting how similar incidents are handled in wrestling moving forward.
