On this week’s episode of WWE RAW, the company highlighted Seth Rollins’ history, deliberately omitting any reference to Jon MoxleyWWE snub despite Moxley’s significant past with Rollins. The focus was on Rollins’ connection with Cody Rhodes, ahead of their scheduled match at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth.
Seth Rollins’ Career Highlighted Without Mentioning Jon Moxley
During the broadcast, a video package chronicled Seth Rollins’ long-standing rivalry and partnership with Cody Rhodes, setting the stage for their forthcoming clash at Crown Jewel in Perth. Rollins reflected on his journey, emphasizing the lesson that “you can’t do it alone,” with a nod to Roman Reigns’ support during their time together in The Shield faction. However, WWE noticeably excluded any footage or reference to Jon Moxley, previously known as Dean Ambrose, who was a founding Shield member alongside Rollins and Reigns.
Moxley parted ways with WWE in 2019 and transitioned to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he has secured multiple AEW World Championship reigns, establishing himself as a leading star in that promotion. Despite Moxley’s legacy within The Shield, WWE chose not to acknowledge his contributions during the showcase of Rollins’ past.
Roman Reigns’ Status Reinforced by WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash
In other WWE news, Hall of Famer Kevin Nash addressed criticism regarding Roman Reigns’ current positioning within the organization. On the Kliq This podcast, Nash rejected suggestions that Reigns is overrated, praising the WWE’s Tribal Chief for his distinct charisma and superior presence compared to other roster members. Nash stated,
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“I’m not. To me, man, when he comes out, there’s a charisma and a star quality to him. He’s another step above everybody else.”
– Kevin Nash, WWE Hall of Famer
Although Reigns’ impressive title reign ended at WrestleMania 40 after a record-setting 1,316 days as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, he remains a dominant figure. Recently, he has been involved in a heated rivalry with Seth Rollins and Rollins’ Vision faction, having defeated Bronson Reed at WWE Clash in Paris.
Upcoming Matches Set for WWE Crown Jewel in Perth
Roman Reigns is scheduled to face Bronson Reed again in an Australian Street Fight at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth, a notable bout especially since it takes place in Reed’s home country. Meanwhile, Seth Rollins’ upcoming match against Cody Rhodes continues to draw significant attention, fuelled by their intertwined history and ongoing storyline tensions.
Implications of WWE’s Omission and What Lies Ahead
The deliberate exclusion of Jon Moxley from Seth Rollins’ WWE narrative underscores ongoing tensions between WWE and AEW talent histories. This snub not only reflects WWE’s protective stance over its current storylines and stars like Roman Reigns but also highlights the fractured relationships between former colleagues now positioned on rival wrestling platforms. As WWE continues promoting its Crown Jewel event in Perth, the absence of Jon Moxley in retrospectives involving key figures like Rollins may signal future story directions and the company’s intent to downplay AEW’s influence on its talent’s legacies.
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