Jon Moxley is one of the biggest stars in AEW. He is a former AEW World Champion and now holds the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. He is the only wrestler to have held the WWE Championship, AEW World Championship, and IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Before AEW, he was known as Dean Ambrose in WWE. He was a member of The Shield and a former World Champion. But his run did not go the way he or fans wanted.
Jon Moxley made his professional debut in 2004. He worked on the independent circuit. He trained with Les Thatcher. He traded ring time for selling popcorn or working on the ring crew. By 2010, he was a death match specialist. He wrestled in CZW and Full Impact Pro. He pushed the limits of wrestling and gained attention from WWE.
He was rebranded as Dean Ambrose in WWE. He debuted with The Shield in late 2012. The Shield became one of the most dominant factions in WWE history. Each member held gold. In 2014, Seth Rollins turned on Reigns and Ambrose. This ended The Shield.
Ambrose had a strong run from 2014 to 2018. He held the US title for over a year. He won the world title and the Money in the Bank briefcase. But at the height of his popularity, he chose to leave.
Jon Moxley gave a candid interview with Chris Jericho in 2019. He was unhappy with the “prop comedy” that was part of his story. He felt he was outgrowing childish slapstick comedy. He said writers gave him ridiculous things to do. He said if WWE wanted someone to read their lines, they should hire an actor.
Moxley said he knew in July 2018 he was done. The scripts and creative control were too much. He wanted to be more like Jon Moxley again. He said he did not want to lie to the fans anymore.
Jon Moxley Reveals What Forced Him Out of WWE
Jon Moxley, formerly known as Dean Ambrose, shocked the wrestling world when he appeared at AEW’s Double or Nothing event. He had spent nearly nine years with WWE before deciding not to renew his contract.
Moxley knew he wanted to leave in July 2018, when he was out with an injury. He said the promos he was given made no sense. He tried to rewrite them but got frustrated. Vince McMahon insisted on much of the material.
One promo that pushed him over the edge involved him getting vaccinations. He felt like walking out of Raw that day. That was when he 100% knew he was leaving. Vince thought the promo was well-written and would get heat. Moxley told him he would do it, but he had told Vince that thousands of times before.
Moxley said he argued with Vince about a promo talking about Roman Reigns’ cancer. He thought it was distasteful. Vince tried to get him to say another cancer remark, but Moxley refused. He said it was so bad they could have lost sponsors.
Moxley explained his decision to Seth Rollins by saying he felt like a wild animal that had been domesticated for too long. He compared it to the end of the movie Harry and the Hendersons, where Harry is set free.
When Moxley told Vince and Triple H he was leaving, he expected to be taken off TV. Instead, he was told he would take a bump from Nia Jax. He was furious about the timing. Vince claimed he did not know Moxley was unhappy, even though Moxley had voiced his frustrations for years. Vince was crying when Moxley explained he was definitely leaving.
Moxley said he got physically sick every Monday because he worried about what they would have him do. He said the fans at house shows cheered for him even when he was a heel and booed when he lost. He took that as the fans knowing what was going on.
Why a Dean Ambrose WWE Return Is Still Possible
Jon Moxley, formerly known as Dean Ambrose, has been a top star in AEW since leaving WWE in 2019. But fans are still wondering if he could return to WWE one day.
Moxley signed a five-year extension with AEW in 2022. This keeps him with the promotion until at least 2027. He currently holds the AEW World Championship and plays a key role in the company.
Seth Rollins recently named Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose as his preferred choices to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame. Rollins also talked about a possible Shield reunion.
Other former WWE stars like CM Punk, Rusev, and Aleister Black have returned to WWE. This has led fans to believe Moxley could do the same.
Moxley’s AEW contract runs until 2027. He could return to WWE after that for a final run. A return could lead to high-profile matches and a Shield reunion with Reigns and Rollins.
FAQs
Q. When did Moxley decide to leave WWE?
A. Moxley said he knew in July 2018 that he was leaving.
Q. What type of WWE content frustrated Moxley?
A. Moxley disliked the childish comedy and unrealistic storylines.
Q. Which WWE storyline upset Moxley the most?
A. Moxley strongly disliked the storyline involving Roman Reigns’ cancer.
Q. When did Dean Ambrose leave WWE?
A. Ambrose left WWE in 2019 after his contract expired.
Q. When did Moxley debut in AEW?
A. Moxley debuted at AEW’s Double or Nothing in May 2019.
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