The stage is set for the main event of AEW All In at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Jacksonville-based promotion's biggest show will conclude with a bout between two stars who have developed one of the most storied feuds in the history of All Elite Wrestling.
It's Jon Moxley vs Hangman Page in a Texas deathmatch for the World Title, and the stakes have never been higher. The two superstars will battle each other for the fifth time and are currently tied at two wins apiece.
Will the Purveyor of Violence and the Death Riders continue their reign of terror, or will the Anxious Millennial Cowboy set in motion a new era in the Jacksonville-based promotion with a win? Time will tell what direction Tony Khan takes, but any path he chooses changes the landscape of the promotion.
Keeping the stakes in mind, there is enough room for bad calls to be made that could potentially disrupt the finale of AEW's biggest storyline heading into All In. So let's look at three things Tony Khan must not let happen in Moxley v Hangman in Texas.
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#3 Jon Moxley must not retain the World Title at AEW All In
Over the years, Jon Moxley has become synonymous with the AEW World Championship. The One True King began his 4th reign at WrestleDream 2024 and has remained champion ever since. Many would say that the current version of Moxley is the most brutal, vicious, and unhinged portrayal of his character. However, everything has an expiration date, and All In should mark the end of the Purveyor of Violence's time as champion and the Death Riders' reign of terror.
Jon Moxley has been a great champion, but over the past few months, his segments and the buildup to his matches have been subject to criticism. Tony Khan must make sure that at the end of All In, it's Hangman who raises the title above his head, setting in motion a new era as the promotion's biggest face and champion.
#2 Moxley v Hangman shouldn't be overshadowed by outside interference
At AEW Dynamite 300, it was confirmed that Moxley vs Hangman will be a Texas Deathmatch. The nature of the match means outside interferences are all but confirmed.
The Death Riders and The Young Bucks are sure to aid Moxley, while the likes of Will Ospreay and the Opps will appear to support Page and even the odds.
Moreover, there is heavy speculation that absent stars like Darby Allin, Pac, and Cope could potentially return and get involved in the bout as well. Amid all the multiple variables, Tony Khan must ensure that the majority of the match is a stellar one-on-one contest, which both stars are capable of delivering.
If too many spots in the match are marked by outside interference, fans might find it difficult to keep up with the bout, and the overall quality of the main event could take a hit.
#1 The Death Riders must not betray Jon Moxley
The Death Riders remain Jon Moxley's ace up his sleeve heading into All In. The heel faction will almost certainly have a part to play in the main event at Arlington, Texas. However, given the complex nature of the group, the idea that the faction can betray Moxley at All In cannot be ignored.
While the betrayal storyline in itself is an interesting prospect for AEW, the breakup of the faction must be preserved for the future and must not be played out at All In. Moreover, fans will expect the likes of Will Ospreay, the Opps, and potentially even the recently returned Bryan Danielson to interfere on behalf of Hangman Page.
If Moxley loses the support of the Death Riders, the bout would seem extremely one-sided, undermine the buildup, and leave the One True King looking weak.
It'll certainly be interesting to see what the fate of Jon Moxley and the AEW World Championship ends up being after All In.
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