Jon Moxley Defeats Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream
Jon Moxley ended Bryan Danielson’s brief reign as All Elite Wrestling World Champion, delivering a significant blow to Danielson’s illustrious career. Moxley’s victory came on Saturday night in front of Danielson’s home-state crowd at WrestleDream.
AEW World Championship Match
Match Result: Jon Moxley def. Bryan Danielson via submission.
The main event began with intense action as Moxley and Danielson clashed well before the match officially started. Moxley took an aggressive approach, strangling Danielson with wires while Europe’s “Final Countdown” blared through the arena. Once the match was underway, Danielson struck with a Busaiku Knee, nearly securing a quick victory.
Marina Shafir, Moxley’s accomplice, continually disrupted Danielson, which turned the tide in Moxley’s favor during the middle part of the match. Despite Moxley’s control, Danielson showcased remarkable resilience. A turning point occurred when Moxley intercepted Danielson’s suicide dive attempt and executed a Paradigm Shift onto the exposed concrete floor.
Though Danielson fought back valiantly, including hitting another Busaiku Knee and applying the LeBelle Lock, Moxley ultimately sealed the victory with a Gotch-style piledriver and a reverse chin lock, ending Danielson’s title reign and full-time career.
Post-Match Chaos
After the match, the Blackpool Combat Club attempted to further attack Danielson, but Darby Allin and Wheeler Yuta intervened. However, Yuta’s intentions soon shifted as he turned on Allin, restraining him while the BCC continued their assault on Danielson. Despite efforts from various AEW stars, including Jeff Jarrett and Private Party, the attack persisted as Claudio Castagnoli stomped on a steel chair wrapped around Danielson’s head. The BCC eventually escaped with the AEW World title amidst the chaos.
What Else Happened at AEW WrestleDream?
- ROH World Championship — Mark Briscoe (c) def. Chris Jericho via pinfall with a Jay Driller.
- AEW World Tag Team Championship — The Young Bucks (c) def. Private Party via pinfall with a double pump handle TK Driver.
- Darby Allin def. Brody King via pinfall after hitting a Coffin Drop.
- Hologram def. The Beast Mortos via pinfall with a revolution powerbomb in a two-out-of-three falls match.
- AEW International Championship — Konosuke Takeshita def. Will Ospreay (c) and Ricochet via pinfall after hitting a lateral press on Ospreay.
- AEW TNT Championship — Jack Perry (c) def. Katsuyori Shibata via pinfall.
- AEW Women’s World Championship — Mariah May (c) def. Willow Nightingale via pinfall after hitting Storm Zero.
- Jay White def. “Hangman” Adam Page via pinfall after hitting a Blade Runner.
- Anna Jay def. Harley Cameron via pinfall after a Gory Facebuster.
- ROH World Television Championship — Brian Cage def. Atlantis Jr. via pinfall to win the title.
*Zero Hour pre-show matches
Panel Discussion
We brought in a panel of experts to discuss the implications of this match and what it means for both Moxley and Danielson:
Scott Hall, Wrestling Analyst: “Moxley’s win does more than just take the title. It represents a new era in AEW, especially with someone like Danielson saying goodbye.”
Sarah Jensen, Sports Journalist: “The drama of the post-match attack was an ominous sign for anyone in the BCC’s path. They’re clearly asserting dominance.”
Mike Anderson, Wrestling Historian: “Danielson’s legacy is secure, but it’s painful to see his full-time career end like this. It really makes you think about what’s next for him.”
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