Top 3 Storylines For Jon Moxley's AEW Return

There's no denying Jon Moxley is one of the hardest-working wrestlers in the business. Since leaving WWE in 2019, he's regained his passion for the sport thanks to his work in AEW and NJPW. Between defending his championships in the two promotions, he's been one busy man.

Like most wrestlers, Moxley deserves a much-needed break. He's currently on paternity leave, enjoying time with his wife Renee Paquette and their newborn daughter Nora. Although fans are ecstatic for the new dad, they miss seeing their favorite brawler in the squared circle.

Mox is scheduled to compete in the upcoming NJPW Resurgence show in Los Angeles on August 14th. As for his return to AEW, well that remains a mystery. With the company set to resume touring, it's believed Jon will make his comeback during one of the live shows.

So what will be in store for Moxley upon his return? Take a glimpse at a few scenarios for The Death Rider.

#3 Challenge For The TNT Championship

Jon Moxley sets his sights on a new title

Moxley had a successful 277-day reign as AEW World Champion before losing the belt to Kenny Omega. After failing to recapture the title during the Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch, he's been pushed out of the World Championship picture. Since Mox's departure, he's fallen out of the top five in the ranking system.

One can bet that when Moxley returns he'll be ready to claw his way back to the top of the ladder. If he does reclaim his number one spot, it won't be Omega he'll be targeting. Instead, Mox will turn his attention to another champion.

The TNT Championship is one of AEW's top titles. Miro has the honor of being the current champion and he's excelling in his role as a heel. The Best Man is becoming an unstoppable force as he successfully defends his title. It's going to take a big name to dethrone Miro, and who better to do that than Mox himself.

Mox versus Miro is a dream match for many wrestling fans. If AEW plays their cards right, these two men could have a money-making feud. With the All Out coming up soon, Moxley challenging for the TNT Championship would be epic.

#2 Heel Turn

Moxley unleashes his bad side

Moxley is known to be a tweener, yet he's considered one of AEW's top babyfaces. For over two years, he's shone in his role as a good guy. But it may be time to switch things up.

While Mox is perfect as a babyface, he's even better as a heel. If fans thought he was vicious already, they haven't seen anything yet. With Jon unleashing his inner bad side, the promos along with his in-ring work will be amazing.

But what will cause Moxley to go to the dark side? Well, it'll be his good friend Eddie Kingston. The two men patched up their broken bond following Revolution. Since teaming up together, the pair have become popular with AEW fans.

However, their partnership may be coming to an end soon. During Mox's absence, Eddie's reunited with Penta, and they're challenging The Young Bucks for the tag titles. Feeling he's been tossed aside, Mox could make his return, attacking Kingston for what he feels is a betrayal.

Although fans will be sad to see the team split up, it'll provide another round of Moxley versus Kingston. The two had an awesome feud the first time. With the roles reversed, imagine how amazing their rivalry will be when they face off again.

#1 Reignite Feud With The Young Bucks

Mox and Kingston team up

The Elite has been a thorn in Moxley's side for a while. The brawler has been the target of many beatdowns by the group. But with Kingston's help, Mox has an ally in his fight against the stable.

Their main focus has been The Young Bucks, who cemented their heel status by turning on Mox during a six-man tag match. In Mox's last appearance at Double or Nothing, he and Eddie failed to win the tag team championship from the Jackson brothers. Kingston has kept the feud going during Jon's absence, and it will continue upon his return.

Moxley hasn't forgotten what the Bucks did to him. He's going to be out for blood and looking to take down Matt and Nick once and for all. The best way to do that is to take away what's precious to them, their championship. Although he and Kingston came up short in their first match with the Jackson boys, the second time may spell success for the two friends.