Dave Meltzer credits Jon Moxley for AEW-NJPW relationship
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Dave Meltzer stated that Jon Moxley played a critical role in establishing the relationship between AEW and NJPW during the pandemic. Initially, NJPW management had reservations due to tensions after The Elite's departure in 2019. Moxley, who won the IWGP United States Championship shortly after debuting in NJPW, helped bridge the gap when KENTA joined AEW. The partnership has since flourished, highlighted by events such as the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
- •Moxley won the IWGP US title shortly after his AEW debut.
- •NJPW initially resisted working with AEW post-The Elite's exit.
- •The relationship strengthened with KENTA's AEW appearance.
- •AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has become a key wrestling event.
- 4:18 AMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Says This AEW Star Was Responsible For Relationship With NJPW
"Dave Meltzer has claimed that a top AEW star is largely responsible for the company's relationship with NJPW.
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