Jon Moxley is a part of the Blackpool Combat Club stable who is signed to AEW and is presently serving as the AEW International Champion. His time with WWE, where he competed from 2011 to 2019, earned him widespread fame. He went by the ring name Dean Ambrose in WWE. He was a member of Shield, including Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins.
Following his exit from WWE, many stars wanted him to come back. The fact that AEW International Champion Jon Moxley wrestled 63 times in 2022 and is getting close to 50 matches in 2023 is evidence of his tireless attitude.
Moxley has acknowledged that the logistics and travel involved in becoming a professional wrestler have had a greater negative impact on his health than the actual in-ring action, even as he continues to give everything he can for the benefit of the fans. Moxley is a three-time AEW World Champion.
In a rare interview with ‘The Bleav in Pro Wrestling’ podcast, Moxley specified, “Nothing, to me, is worse, or does more damage, than just the traveling”. He further adds: For many years, he traveled for a living. At the end of the day, the wrestling portion served as a sort of reward, but after he reached a certain point in the game, traveling took up all of his time, and it’s quite remarkable how much damage that did to his body.
Moxley made a startling admission when he said that a doctor had lately given him a disturbing assessment of the condition of his body’s joints. Moxley said, “A doctor last year told me that I have the arthritis of a 70-year-old man,” and that was extremely demeaning. Since then, he has aged to be the equivalent of a 70- to 72-year-old man. Moxley highlights that he might have to quit if wrestling shows were in the mornings.
Moreover, if they began holding early territory-style studio TV tapings on Sunday mornings. He would have retired since there were a lot of times when he couldn’t even move before noon.
Injuries suffered by Jon Moxley
- The first time Jon Moxley suffered the injury: Having a severe case of MRSA in his elbow, Moxley tweeted on August 23, 2019, that he would have to cancel the event. He said that the procedure and his rehabilitation would go smoothly, allowing him to return in time for AEW‘s TNT debut.
I apologize to all involved, most importantly the fans. I am incredibly frustrated and pissed off. I’ll have surgery this week to remove the bursa sac in my elbow and be done with it for good. Should be a quick recovery so I will be 100% for AEW Wednesday nights on TNT.
— Jon Moxley (@JonMoxley) August 23, 2019
His unofficial match with Kenny Omega is one of AEW’s greatest draws. It received a lot of attention throughout the promotion for All Out. The organization was forced to rush to find a replacement after Moxley disclosed his status with less than two weeks until the show. - The second time Jon Moxley suffered the injury: In his first singles bout since defeating Danielson at Revolution 2022. The Purveyor of Violence, engaged in pro wrestling. By defeating Jay Lethal in a taxing match, Moxley maintained his winning streak. He didn’t sustain any injuries, during the match.
However, Dave Meltzer reported that the former WWE Champion has been dealing with a hamstring ailment for quite some time. The wrestling journalist stated that the 36-year-old was hurt while working out.
However, despite his health issues, Jon Moxley will face Rey Fenix, in his next title defense on September 20, 2023, at AEW Grand Slam, airing live from Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.