In the ever-evolving world of professional wrestling, AEW (All Elite Wrestling) has been making waves with its thrilling matches and storylines.
However, a recent incident on AEW’s flagship show, Dynamite, has caused quite a stir within the wrestling community.
During the Grand Slam special episode of Dynamite, Jon Moxley, a prominent figure in AEW, defended his AEW International Championship against the high-flying Rey Fenix. The match was expected to be a show-stealer, but things took an unexpected turn.
Moxley sustained an injury during the bout, which led to an unplanned change in the match’s outcome. Instead of Moxley retaining his title, Fenix pinned him, becoming the new International Champion.
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AEW Dynamite Match: The Referee’s Role
Rick Knox, the referee for this match, found himself in the eye of the storm. In a crucial moment, Knox failed to count to three when Moxley was pinned, even though Moxley didn’t raise his shoulder.
This oversight resulted in a palpably awkward moment. Fenix had to execute his finishing move again, after which Knox finally counted to three.
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Moxley’s Condition after AEW Dynamite
Post-match reports from sites like PWTorch revealed that Moxley had suffered a concussion. Interestingly, this injury didn’t occur during the match itself but during the pre-match brawl.
Despite the severity of the injury, Moxley managed to walk out of the ring on his own. He was promptly attended to by the BCC and AEW’s president, Tony Khan.
Moxley assured everyone that he was alright, but the incident raised concerns about wrestler safety.
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Heat on Rick Knox
Rick Knox’s role in the match didn’t go unnoticed. Several AEW talents expressed their concerns, according to a new report from Fightful Select, stating that this wasn’t the first time Knox had been involved in a situation where a wrestler’s safety was compromised.
A notable instance was when Alex Reynolds of the Dark Order seemed to be knocked out in a match, and the other participants had to work around him:
“We were contacted by several talent on the roster that said while they like Rick Knox, there was heavy heat on him within the company, as this wasn’t the first time something like this has happened and a wrestler wasn’t protected” Fightful noted.
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Impact on AEW’s Plans
This incident had significant repercussions for AEW’s future plans. Moxley was scheduled to defend his title against a non-AEW wrestler in an upcoming show.
However, the identity of this wrestler remains a mystery. Dave Meltzer mentioned that Moxley’s condition was stable, but he would need to clear certain protocols before making a return.
FAQ
- Q: What happened during the Jon Moxley vs. Rey Fenix match? A: Jon Moxley sustained an injury, leading to an unplanned change in the match’s outcome. Rey Fenix became the new AEW International Champion.
- Q: Who is Rick Knox? A: Rick Knox is a referee in AEW. He was officiating the match between Moxley and Fenix and has faced criticism for his role in the match.
- Q: How is Jon Moxley now? A: Moxley suffered a concussion but managed to walk out of the ring on his own. He is currently stable but needs to clear certain protocols before returning to action.
- Q: Were there any other incidents involving Rick Knox? A: Yes, there have been instances in the past where wrestlers’ safety was compromised in matches officiated by Knox.
