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Jon Moxley vs The Butcher (for the AEW World Championship)
Eddie Kingston announced The Butcher as Jon Moxley's opponent tonight on AEW. Butcher blindsided the champion from behind and took early control of the match. He locked in a modified kneebar early on, trying to ground the champion. He followed it up with a series of right hands before returning to assault Moxley's left leg.
The Butcher continued to dominate the AEW match, hitting Jon Moxley with a running powerslam. Both men traded forearm strikes as Butcher continued to dominate the world champion. Moxley still seemed to favour his left leg as Butcher took him down with a crossbody.
Moxley replied with a superplex from the top rope but Butcher was still in control. Mox was finally getting a foothold in the match and showed how dangerous he can be. The champion hit the Paradigm Shift on The Butcher. Jon Moxley followed it up with the Bulldog Choke and it was enough for him to get the win.
An impressive showing from The Butcher tonight but in the end, it just wasn't enough to beat the champion.
Jon Moxley def. The Butcher
GRADE - C
