Tony Khan announces Jon Moxley will compete tonight on AEW Dynamite, hours after a severe altercation with Darby Allin nearly resulted in serious injury. The announcement highlights the escalating tension and ongoing rivalry within AEW programming.
Details of the Life-Threatening Encounter Between Moxley and Allin
Last week, Jon Moxley narrowly avoided a potentially fatal fall when Darby Allin attempted to push him off a fire escape at the Aragon Ballroom. Moxley’s escape was only possible due to timely intervention by security personnel, preventing a serious accident.
Official Confirmation of Moxley’s Match on Dynamite Tonight
In response to the incident, AEW President Tony Khan took to X/Twitter with an urgent update that Moxley will face Speedball Mike Bailey in the opening match on Dynamite this evening. Khan’s announcement emphasized the intensity driving Moxley’s desire for a fight after the dangerous encounter.
“#AEWDynamite 8pm ET/7pm CT TONIGHT! @JonMoxley vs @SpeedballBailey After @DarbyAllin tried to throw Moxley off of the Aragon Ballroom roof on #AEWCollision, Mox is livid, and he wants a fight here tonight! Speedball Bailey has accepted Mox’s challenge to open Dynamite TONIGHT!” —Tony Khan, AEW President
The Impact of the Incident on AEW’s Storylines and Rivalries
Moxley’s planned match against Bailey is expected to set the tone for the week, fueled by his anger and the dangerous escalation with Darby Allin. This confrontation marks a significant development in their rivalry, which appears set to continue with high stakes and intense emotions within AEW.
