Rumors of Jon Moxley making an appearance at WWE WrestleMania 40 have been laid to rest.
The grand finale of WrestleMania 40’s second night was a high-stakes match as Cody Rhodes challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Other wrestling legends such as John Cena, The Undertaker, and The Rock also became part of the dramatic narrative of the evening, including the inevitable disruptions from The Bloodline.
Drawing towards the climax of their showdown, The Shield’s iconic theme music cued up, sending the audience into a frenzy of anticipation for the potential return of Jon Moxley, previously known as Dean Ambrose in WWE. Instead, viewers were met with Seth Rollins, donning his Shield attire, as he made an attempted intervention, which was quickly quashed by Roman Reigns.
Breaking through any conjectures, Liam Crowley from ComicBook.com reported on information from AEW President Tony Khan, who explicitly stated that there were no communications from WWE regarding the use of Jon Moxley for the WrestleMania spectacle. The degree to which WWE may have harbored any internal plans for such a reunion remains a mystery, but from AEW’s stance, such a proposition was never tabled.
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FAQ:
- Did WWE ask AEW if they could use Jon Moxley for WrestleMania 40?
- No, according to AEW President Tony Khan, WWE did not reach out about possibly using Jon Moxley for WrestleMania 40.
- Why did fans think Jon Moxley might appear at WrestleMania 40?
- During the WrestleMania 40 main event, The Shield’s theme music started to play, leading some fans to speculate that Jon Moxley might be making a surprise appearance.
- Who actually appeared during the WrestleMania 40 match instead of Jon Moxley?
- Seth Rollins, dressed in Shield attire, appeared during the match in an attempt to interfere before being stopped by Roman Reigns.
Conclusion:
Despite the excitement and fervor that surrounded the possibility of Jon Moxley’s return to WWE during WrestleMania 40, it seems that it was nothing more than speculation. With AEW’s top brass clarifying that no such discussions took place, fans can only imagine what might have been if Moxley had joined the fray. Although the reunion of The Shield members was a momentary fantasy, WrestleMania 40 still provided its share of surprises and memorable encounters without Moxley’s involvement.