Jon Moxley Announces AEW Hard Reset

Jon Moxley, the current AEW World Champion, has announced a 'hard reset and complete restart' for AEW, marking his return from a hip injury on August 28, 2024, as 'Day Zero'. He aims to develop talent and create a sustainable environment where all wrestlers can succeed, emphasizing that those currently at the bottom can rise with the right support. Moxley criticized backstage attitudes that dismiss lower-card talent as irrelevant, insisting that everyone deserves a path to growth. Despite AEW's financial stability following a new TV deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, he believes this is a time for hard work rather than celebration. Moxley's ambitious plans include restructuring the company and fostering talent development, which he sees as essential for AEW's future success. His current storyline involves his faction, the Death Riders, as they strive to reshape AEW's narrative and direction.