Underrated & Unstoppable: AEW VP Says Jon Moxley’s Death Riders Deserve More Credit Than They Get
AEW Executive Matt Jackson says Jon Moxley and his dominant faction, The Death Riders, have been the uncredited backbone of AEW’s surge in business — and fans better start paying attention.
Since AEW WrestleDream 2024, when Jon Moxley reclaimed the AEW World Championship for the fourth time, he's waged war on the entire AEW roster while clutching the gold in secrecy, famously locking the belt in a briefcase carried by Marina Shafir. But it’s not just Mox — it’s the entire Death Riders crew that’s helped cement this era as one of AEW’s grittiest and most unpredictable.
The faction includes Shafir, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and the sidelined but dangerous PAC, with occasional help from NJPW’s own Gabe Kidd. Together, they’ve disrupted title chases, dominated main events, and kept babyface challengers reeling — whether it was Cope, Swerve Strickland, or Orange Cassidy, no one has broken through.
AEW EVP Matt Jackson, speaking to Renee Paquette (Moxley's wife) on AEW Close-Up, took time to deliver unexpected praise:
“The Death Riders do not get enough credit for what they’ve done for this company in the last year.
The crowd is up. The ratings are up. The houses are up. The fans are excited.
That’s because of the Death Riders.”
As AEW prepares for its blockbuster All In Texas weekend, all eyes are now on Moxley’s next massive title defense: a Texas Death Match against “Hangman” Adam Page. With chaos expected and possible run-ins hinted, it may be the most brutal chapter yet in Moxley's reign — or the final page.
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Moxley’s title reign isn’t just a storyline — it’s a business engine. From increased live attendance to boosted ratings, the Death Riders faction has become AEW's unsung MVP. While the spotlight often shines on flashier acts, this stable brings raw intensity, old-school storytelling, and a bulletproof aura. Whether you love or loathe Moxley, there’s no denying: AEW is better — and bigger — with him at the top.
And with NXT Great American Bash, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and the massive WWE Evolution all happening the same weekend… it’s clear the battle for pro wrestling dominance is officially on.
