3 current WWE champions AEW star Jon Moxley could easily beat

When it comes to the hierarchy of talent in AEW, Jon Moxley sits at the very top of the mountain. AEW World Champion, who is in the 8th month of his current reign, has victories over the majority of the top-tier talents in Tony Khan's company.

Considering his star power, wrestling ability, mic skills, and unique unscripted viciousness, the purveyor of violence could be the most dominant champion in 2025 across all promotions.

Speaking of other promotions, the talent in the spotlight at AEW's rivals, WWE, seems a bit frail when compared to the leader of the Death Riders and doesn't seem to have the edge needed to match Jon Moxley.

With that said, let's examine three current WWE champions whom Jon Moxley could easily defeat.

#3 John Cena's current heel version would lose to AEW's Jon Moxley

John Cena shocked the world when he turned heel for the first time in 20 years and then went on to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. However, his run as a heel has faced criticism for lacking the required intensity.

At 48 years old, Cena, who will retire at the end of 2025, is still a global icon. However, his part-time schedule limits his in-ring work. Moxley, meanwhile, is at his physical peak and consistently delivers ultra-violent and unpredictable matches. The purveyor of violence outperforms Cena in match quality.

It must be noted that Cena and Moxley (FKA Dean Ambrose) have met in singles bouts during their time together in WWE, ones that were booked as close contests. However, the current heel persona of the Cenation leader would easily lose to the AEW World Champion's authentic aggression and willingness to risk everything, which gives him the competitive edge.

#2 Jey Uso

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso is riding the wave of popularity and gets the loudest pops on Raw.

However, his in-ring profile leans heavily on his Samoan heritage and storyline backing. His skills on the mic, too, have been subject to scrutiny by fans and wrestling personalities.

In contrast, Jon Moxley boasts a proven track record against top-tier talent and has been the face of AEW through multiple world title reigns.

While the two have faced each other before in WWE, predominantly in tag-team action, Moxley’s reputation for gritty, violent fights and hardcore segments suggests that he would dominate a singles match against Jey Uso, who typically thrives in matches that are narrative-driven.

#1 Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio's ongoing Intercontinental Title run is his first major singles title run in WWE. However, Dirty Dom still largely relies on his Judgment Day faction when competing in matches.

Moxley, with the ruthless Death Riders faction behind him, has a reputation for punishing opponents and represents the exact opposite of Mysterio’s current status with WWE and his group. Mysterio lacks the physicality to face Moxley, who thrives on psychological warfare and raw intensity. Moreover, Mysterio is being booked as a loverboy midcarder, while the AEW World Champion is positioned as the face of his company.

All things considered, Dominik Mysterio vs. Jon Moxley is a heavy mismatch in favor of the purveyor of violence.