Jon Moxley is arguably the greatest wrestler in the history of All Elite Wrestling, as he has played a pivotal role in the rise of the company, and the fans love him dearly, even though his persona is not exactly the smiling pretty boy. Instead, fans love his toughness and quirky attitude.
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Jon Moxley has had several feuds in AEW, some longer-lasting than others, and some more relevant than others. Fortunately, most have been excellent, as Jon Moxley is an exceptional worker who always delivers. Without further ado, let's take a look at all of Jon Moxley's AEW rivalries, ranked from worst to best.
10 Joey Janela
Jon Moxley's first AEW rivalry was with Joey Janela, whom he faced in a Lights Out match at Fyter Fest. Obviously, the match was violent, with hard-hitting action and several brutal spots. It was an excellent match overall, and Jon Moxley started his AEW journey with a solid win. This wasn't a long rivalry by any means, but it served its purpose, to make Jon look amazing in his debut in a match that highlighted his strengths: brawling and hardcore wrestling.
9 Darby Allin
Jon Moxley and Darby Allin met for the first time in the main event of the November 20, 2019, episode of Dynamite, a great match that Mox won. Months later, Jon Moxley defended the AEW World Title against Darby Allin on Dynamite. This match was even better than the first, with Darby Allin showing his defiance and giving a great fight to Moxley, who in the end managed to win the match and retain the title. This feud served to elevate both competitors. After the showdown, Moxley gained momentum, while Allin showed that he can win the title in the future.
8 Lance Archer
Lance Archer is as ruthless as Jon Moxley in the ring, as they are willing to die to win, or at the very least, to entertain the fans. With that said, it's no wonder this rivalry was brutal. On Dynamite's first anniversary show, Jon Moxley successfully defended the AEW World Title against Lance Archer in a No Disqualification match. However, Archer got his revenge on Dynamite's Fyter Fest 2021 edition, when he defeated Moxley in an amazing Texas Death Match for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Title.
7 Wheeler Yuta
Some may not consider this a major Jon Moxley rivalry, but it was actually quite interesting. Moxley faced Wheeler Yuta on three occasions, emerging victorious all three times.
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The first encounter was a 47-second squash match on Saturday Night Dynamite. Then on the February 2, 2022, episode of Dynamite, Yuta showed his improvements and managed to hold on for seven minutes against Mox. Finally, on the April 8, 2022, episode of Rampage, Yuta went toe-to-toe with Moxley in a brutal, bloody, truly epic match in which Yuta proved he had what it takes to join the Blackpool Combat Club.
6 Bryan Danielson
Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley already had a rivalry in WWE, just under different names and in very different circumstances. Back then they weren't among the best wrestlers in the world, but today they are, and when they faced each other at Revolution 2022 it felt like a dream match. Danielson just wanted to beat Moxley, so he could join him, and they would create a stable to teach violence, but Moxley was the winner of the bout. However, it was William Regal who made the two get along.
5 MJF
This rivalry was short, but it was excellent. Obviously, MJF did a masterful mic work, cutting a promo claiming Jon Moxley wasn't a leader, but a dog chasing cars. MJF said he was the leader AEW needed, then Moxley showed up to give MJF what he deserved. They ended up facing each other in the main event of All Out 2020. It was a solid match, which ended with Moxley winning.
4 Mr. Brodie Lee
Mr. Brodie Lee and Jon Moxley had a long story together, facing each other in a different promotion under different names, but they collided again in AEW. After defeating Frankie Kazarian, Jon Moxley was brutally attacked by The Dark Order, and then Brodie Lee showed up to cut a great promo and challenge Moxley for the AEW World Title. They clashed at Double Or Nothing 2020, and it was a tremendous match, with fantastic performances from both competitors. In the end, Moxley put Lee to sleep and retained the belt.
3 Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley were rivals since they worked in WWE, and they say to forgive and forget, but that's not the case between these two, as they are still rivals today. Moxley cut a promo saying he would join The Inner Circle, but it all turned out to be a joke, and Moxley took the opportunity to smash a bottle over Jericho's head and challenge him to a World Title match.
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The match took place at Revolution 2020, and Moxley defeated Jericho to win gold. After that they continued their feud for a few more weeks until Moxley defeated Jake Hager. It should also be mentioned that Moxley is feuding again with Jericho and The Jericho Appreciation Society.
2 Eddie Kingston
This rivalry was epic thanks to the excellent character work of both, especially Eddie Kingston. On the September 23, 2020, episode of Dynamite, Eddie Kingston challenged Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title. Moxley retained the title after making Eddie pass out. They then spent weeks building up to the rematch, and what a great build it was, and finally at Full Gear 2020, they faced each other again and that match was amazing. Mox prevailed once again.
1 Kenny Omega
This is not only Jon Moxley's best rivalry in AEW, but perhaps the greatest rivalry in the promotion's history. In theory, Jon Moxley is the biggest babyface, and Kenny Omega is the biggest heel. So naturally, this is the ultimate AEW rivalry. They have faced each other in three singles matches, and all three were outstanding, and their match at Full Gear 2019 can be considered an all-time classic. Omega was the one who ended Moxley's world title reign, and Jon will surely get another chance to get revenge.
