Jon Moxley to force female AEW star to make an unexpected move & recruit top name? Exploring the possibility

We are just a few days away from AEW's biggest PPV of the summer, All In: Texas. The show's lineup has shaped up to be one of the most dynamic and star-studded in the company's history, featuring several marquee bouts. The results of these matches could change the landscape of Tony Khan's promotion as it heads into the future.

Amid the many blockbuster matches on the card, the show will also feature the return of the popular Casino Gauntlet stipulation, which guarantees its winner a future World Title shot. The women's Casino Gauntlet match, in particular, has piqued the interest of many, considering the plethora of talent AEW boasts in its women's division. However, one star who could shock fans during the women's casino gauntlet match is Jon Moxley. The Purveyor of Violence could force Death Riders' enforcer, Marina Shafir, to sacrifice herself for another top star to win and get fully recruited into Moxley's faction.

In the past few weeks, Wheeler Yuta has been seen actively pursuing Kris Statlander to join the Death Riders. Statlander, who has shown restraint towards joining the faction, recently took advantage of an opening created by Yuta and Shafir, which helped her win her spot as one of the competitors in the women's Casino Gauntlet match.

15 shocking wrestling couples - Find out now!

At All In, there is a possibility that Marina Shafir and Statlander could be the final 2 women in the Gauntlet match, and Moxley could order Shafir to lie down for Statlander to get the win and thereby get revealed as a new member of Death Riders.

Although this is certainly possible, it is purely speculation, and we'll have to wait and see what happens at All In.

Kris Statlander was recently crowned champion outside AEW

Kris Statlander recently made her Pro Wrestling EVE debut in London in an EVE International title match against champion Anita Vaughan. In a sudden turn of events, Statlander came out victorious.

Fellow AEW star Will Ospreay even took to X to congratulate Statlander.

"AND NEWWWWW!!! EVE International Champion @callmekrisstat @ProWrestlingEVE," wrote Ospreay.

Expand Tweet

While the result was a shock to fans, the match in itself was being touted as a spectacular watch and further builds momentum for Statlander ahead of All In.

About the author

Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

Know More

Goldberg ruined Bray Wyatt's career? - Watch now!

Edited by Brandon Nell