Jon Moxley is still the AEW World Champion after successfully defending his title at the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view event on December 28, 2024. The championship match featured Moxley facing off against three formidable competitors: Orange Cassidy, Hangman Adam Page, and Jay White, culminating in thrilling exchanges and dramatic moments.
The main event was filled with intense action right from the start. Despite facing three of AEW's top stars, Moxley managed to hold onto his title, thanks significantly to the interference from his stable, the Death Riders. After enduring considerable punishment, including being sent crashing through the announce table via a three-man powerbomb, Moxley managed to regain control and eventually pinned Jay White to secure his victory.
Jon Moxley’s championship reign has now reached 78 days, marking his fourth reign as AEW World Champion. He originally claimed the title from Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream back in October. Post-match chaos ensued as the Death Riders continued their assault on the defeated competitors. It was during this tumultuous aftermath when the night took another exciting turn: the unexpected return of Adam Copeland, known to fans as 'Edge.'
Copeland's comeback was met with the loudest cheers of the night, showing AEW fans' excitement for his return after months away from the ring due to injury. During the ruckus, he managed to hit Moxley with a powerful spear and even placed him in a crossface, creating immediate tension as he vowed to reclaim AEW glory. He confronted Moxley, declaring, 'Rated FTR - We're taking it all!'
The match itself showcased what AEW fans love about wrestling: the storytelling, the athleticism, and the emotional highs and lows. Each competitor had moments where they looked set to claim the belt, such as Cassidy’s near fall on Moxley and Page's impressive offensive displays throughout the night. The interplay between the wrestlers, both inside and outside the ring, set the stage for what could become significant future feuds within AEW.
Before the chaos at the end of the match, referee management was spotty, with multiple interferences altering the match's flow. Notably, Wheeler Yuta's return also played a role but quickly became overshadowed by the violence erupting after Moxley retained his title.
AEW Worlds End was not just another event on the calendar; it served as a pivotal chapter for many of its stars. The future is bright for the promotion as it integrates old favorites with new narratives, and the aftermath of Moxley’s victory sets up various possible storylines moving forward.
Following the conclusion of the event, fans were left buzzing, eagerly discussing what might come next for Moxley and the Death Riders as well as the newly invigorated FTR alongside Adam Copeland.
Overall, AEW Worlds End delivered on the excitement and unpredictability wrestling fans crave. The combination of established legends returning, fierce rivalries, and the unrelenting pursuit of glory over the AEW World Championship ensures fans will be engaged as these storylines play out.
