Over the past year, there’s been a lot of uncertainty with AEW. From backstage fights to major injuries, plans have rarely gone as intended. However, there is one man who has been there to take the ball every time it’s been dropped – and that’s Jon Moxley. The current AEW World Champion has been on one of the best runs of his career – and it’s not likely to change anytime soon. He’s just signed a five year contract extension with AEW.
Jon Moxley Signs Five Year Extension With AEW
This would be announced through the following press release.
JON MOXLEY SIGNS FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH AEW, EXPANDING ROLES INTO MENTORSHIP AND COACHING
October 7, 2022 – AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan announced that AEW World Champion Jon Moxley has signed a five-year contract extension. This ensures that one of professional wrestling’s top stars will remain in All Elite Wrestling through 2027, while expanding his responsibilities to include mentoring and coaching talent. Moving forward, Moxley will work exclusively for AEW and its international partners, including New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is a two-time IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.
Moxley has had an incredible run in 2022, most recently recapturing the AEW World Championship at “AEW: Dynamite GRAND SLAM” against Bryan Danielson, pitting the Blackpool Combat Club’s top stars against one another for the grandest prize in professional wrestling. He defends the AEW World Championship next against Hangman Adam Page in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 18 on a special Tuesday edition of “AEW: Dynamite,” live on TBS at 8 p.m. ET. Moxley will kick off the action on tonight’s live episode of “AEW: Rampage,” the first night of year four of AEW on TNT at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.
“Jon Moxley is on the best run of his already legendary career, and this five-year extension ensures that he was not only here for AEW’s meteoric rise, but also remains a key part of the sustained success we’re witnessing, just days after the three-year anniversary show for ‘AEW: Dynamite,’” said Tony Khan. “Jon is a great world champion for us in his third reign. His wrestling mind is invaluable, and our roster is lucky to have the opportunity to utilize him as a mentor and a coach as we continue to build the stars of today and tomorrow.”
“I love AEW and the spirit of both the company and its fans,” said Jon Moxley. “I cherish our shared passion for the sport of professional wrestling, and I’m going to dedicate everything I have in mind, body and spirit to helping AEW be the best it can be going forward.”
Expected To Remain In The Main Event As Long As Possible
Right now, Jon Moxley is scheduled for a trios match alongside Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta for tonights episode of AEW Rampage. Following that, he’s set to defend the AEW World Championship against Hangman Page – in a major first time singles match. MJF is also owed a title shot, with a chip he can cash in for a match at any given time.
Moxley is expected to remain a top star for the next few years of AEW – and will likely win more titles along the way. With this deal taking him to 2027, it could well be the final full time contract that Moxley signs in his career. He’s the ace of AEW, and that’s not a title he takes lightly. No matter what the company needs of him – Moxley will always be ready to step up and knock one out of the park.
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