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On May 25th, Jon Moxley made his thunderous debut at AEW Double Or Nothing and attacked Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega to end the show. Soon after, AEW President Tony Khan revealed that Moxley had signed a multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling and would be regularly featured on its weekly shows in the near future.
Now, it has been reported that Jon Moxley had put in an opt-out clause in his AEW contract. The clause will allow Moxley to leave All Elite Wrestling in a year if he wishes to do so.
The report has led to fans speculating on the possibility of Moxley actually going ahead and leaving AEW in a year if things don't turn out the way he wants them to be. Let's look at 5 possible reasons why Jon Moxley could leave AEW in a year, by taking advantage of his 1-year opt-out clause.
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#5. AEW puts Moxley in ridiculous/goofy storylines
It has been over a month since Moxley made his AEW debut. His recent match with Joey Janela was a violent and bloody brawl, which is something Moxley missed doing in WWE. As one of the hottest Superstars in the industry at the moment, Moxley will be put in high-profile feuds with the biggest wrestlers in AEW.
But, what if this is a short-lived affair?
In his interview with Chris Jericho, Moxley talked about how WWE put him in goofy storylines such as the "rabies shots" one. The moment AEW tries something like this with him, it is bound to make him rethink his stance in regards to his future in the company.
#4. WWE approaches him with a perk-filled contract
"Never say never" is a quote wrestling fans usually use when it comes to the most fantastic possibilities. In the past, Superstars like Bret Hart and The Ultimate Warrior have come back to WWE after being at odds with Vince McMahon for years.
What if Moxley feels like AEW isn't a place he would like to be in for years to come? Will WWE capitalize on the opportunity and present him with a perk-filled contract?
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A recent report suggested that WWE was confident that Moxley would return, and had even carved out plans for him. If the company hands him a contract with a bunch of guaranteed perks, there's no reason why Moxley won't come back. Creative control, fewer appearances, and main event opportunities could be some of those perks that would convince Moxley to make his return to WWE.
#3. Moxley decides to leave wrestling for good
It's no secret that Moxley is one of the smartest wrestlers around today. One of the major reasons he was so confident in his decision to leave WWE was the fact that he had saved up enough money to support his family. Moxley is one of those wrestlers who lives a simple lifestyle and is careful with his finances.
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What if Moxley and Renee Young decide to quit the business altogether, plan on starting a family, and live a simple life away from the hullabaloo of professional wrestling? This could be the catalyst for him leaving AEW by exercising his opt-out clause and leave the business for good.
Although Moxley loves wrestling, there could be a side of him that yearns for early retirement and rest, after what his body has gone through over the past several years.
#2. Moxley turns into an afterthought on the mid-card
Jon Moxley became the hottest free agent in professional wrestling when he left WWE. His debut at Double Or Nothing took the wrestling world by storm and he instantly became the biggest Superstar in the industry for a while.
There's no doubt that Moxley will be featured heavily on AEW's main event scene in the coming months, as evident from his latest feud with Kenny Omega.
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But what if AEW fails to push him in a way he would want them to, and move on to the young guns on the company's roster, turning him into an afterthought in the near future? Moxley has proven in WWE that he can hang with the best. A demotion in AEW - a place he trusts at the moment - would demoralize him to no end, and could possibly result in him leaving the company to look for greener pastures.
#1. Moxley's creative control is taken away
Jon Moxley cut a scathing backstage promo soon after his debut, declaring war on anyone who comes in AEW's way. It was later revealed that Moxley asked Cody and company to give him a cameraman and a room. He went back and cut a bunch of promos in a single take.
It's clear as day here that AEW is giving a free pass to Moxley to do as he pleases. They have full faith in him and don't want to control him in any manner, which understandably will hamper his ability to wrestle or cut promos.
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The biggest mistake AEW could do in the near future would be if it takes away Moxley's control over his promos and the way he wrestles. Moxley suffered the same issues in WWE, and the moment he feels as if he is being controlled in regards to his promos and his wrestling style, he might decide to exercise his opt-out clause.
