Jon Moxley Sends Shocking Messages to John Cena Following WWE Title Challenge
In a stunning turn of events in the professional wrestling world, AEW World Champion Jon Moxley has sent shockwaves through the industry with a series of provocative messages directed at WWE’s newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena. Following Cena’s historic 17th title win at WrestleMania 41, where he defeated Cody Rhodes using controversial tactics, Moxley took to AEW Dynamite to issue a bold challenge that has fans buzzing and the wrestling community on edge.
Moxley, known for his gritty, no-nonsense persona and leadership of AEW’s Death Riders stable, addressed Cena during a fiery promo on the April 26, 2025, episode of Dynamite. Referencing their past encounter on the October 4, 2016, episode of WWE SmackDown LIVE, Moxley reignited an old rivalry by mocking Cena’s recent heel turn and his claim of being WWE’s “Last Real Champion.” “John, you think turning heel and stealing Cody’s belt makes you the king of wrestling? You’re just playing Jon Moxley on TV—again,” Moxley taunted, echoing his 2016 words when he accused Cena of being a part-time performer.
The AEW champion didn’t stop there. Moxley challenged Cena to a cross-promotional dream match, daring him to step into AEW’s ring to prove who the true face of professional wrestling is. “You say you’re the last real champion? Come to Dynamite, John. Bring that belt, and I’ll show you what a real fight looks like,” Moxley declared, his words dripping with intensity. He emphasized his consistent presence on AEW’s weekly programming, contrasting it with Cena’s limited schedule due to his ongoing retirement tour and Hollywood commitments.
Cena, who shocked fans by turning heel at Elimination Chamber and defeating Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, has yet to respond directly to Moxley’s challenge. However, sources close to WWE suggest that Cena is focused on cementing his legacy as the Undisputed WWE Champion before retiring, with fewer than 30 dates left on his schedule. The wrestling world is abuzz with speculation about whether WWE and AEW could negotiate a historic crossover event, though such collaborations remain rare due to the fierce rivalry between the two promotions.
Moxley’s bold move comes at a time when his own reign as AEW World Champion has been polarizing. Despite retaining his title against top contenders like Swerve Strickland at AEW Dynasty, Moxley has faced criticism for his extreme in-ring style, including a gruesome incident where he was suplexed onto a nail-studded board by Adam Copeland. While some fans praise his dedication, others, including WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, have questioned the safety and appeal of such stunts.
This escalating feud has reignited discussions about Moxley and Cena’s contrasting paths since their WWE days. Moxley, once known as Dean Ambrose, left WWE in 2019, citing creative frustrations, and has since become AEW’s cornerstone. Cena, meanwhile, remains a WWE lifer, now embracing a darker persona. Will Moxley’s challenge lead to a blockbuster showdown, or is it merely a provocative jab to steal the spotlight? Fans eagerly await Cena’s response as wrestling’s biggest stars collide in a war of words.
