{"id":1141,"date":"2025-06-08T15:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T15:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2025-06-09T16:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:27:29","slug":"jon-moxley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/jon-moxley\/","title":{"rendered":"Jon Moxley"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jon-Moxley.png\" alt=\"Jon Moxley\" class=\"wp-image-1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jon-Moxley.png 164w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jon-Moxley-150x154.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jon-Moxley-50x51.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jon-Moxley-100x102.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jon Moxley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lists:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-131-top-10-wrestlers-of-2025-so-far-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Wrestlers of 2025 (So Far)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-130-the-best-finishing-moves-in-wrestling-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Finishing Moves in Wrestling History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/list-44-the-best-wrestling-champion-in-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Wrestling Champion In History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Real Name:<\/strong> Jonathan David Good<br><strong>Ring Name(s):<\/strong> Jon Moxley (AEW, NJPW), Dean Ambrose (WWE)<br><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong> December 7, 1985<br><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong> Cincinnati, Ohio, USA<br><strong>Height:<\/strong> 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)<br><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 234 lbs (106 kg)<br><strong>Billed From:<\/strong> Cincinnati, Ohio<br><strong>Debut:<\/strong> 2004 (Independent circuit)<br><strong>Current Promotion:<\/strong> All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)<br><strong>Finishing Move(s):<\/strong> Death Rider (elevated DDT), Paradigm Shift, Bulldog Choke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Promotion<\/th><th>Titles &amp; Achievements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AEW<\/strong><\/td><td>3\u00d7 AEW World Champion, 1\u00d7 AEW International Champion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WWE<\/strong><\/td><td>1\u00d7 WWE Champion, 3\u00d7 Intercontinental Champion, U.S. Champion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WWE Tag Team<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u00d7 WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (w\/ Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NJPW<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u00d7 IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CZW\/Indies<\/strong><\/td><td>Former CZW World Champion, HWA Champion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PWI Ranking<\/strong><\/td><td>#1 \u2013 PWI 500 (2020)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wrestling Observer<\/strong><\/td><td>Best Brawler (2020, 2021, 2022), Wrestler of the Year (2020)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon Moxley is one of professional wrestling\u2019s <strong>most versatile and authentic performers<\/strong>, renowned for his <strong>violent in-ring style<\/strong>, <strong>passionate promos<\/strong>, and <strong>non-conformist attitude<\/strong>. Starting on the independent scene under his real name and later as <strong>Jon Moxley<\/strong>, he became a standout in <strong>Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW)<\/strong> and <strong>Dragon Gate USA<\/strong> for his hardcore and psychologically intense performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He gained global recognition in <strong>WWE (2012\u20132019)<\/strong> as <strong>Dean Ambrose<\/strong>, where he was a founding member of <strong>The Shield<\/strong>, alongside <strong>Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins<\/strong>. He captured the <strong>WWE Championship<\/strong> and was a <strong>Grand Slam Champion<\/strong> before departing in 2019 to regain creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In May 2019, he shocked the wrestling world by debuting in <strong>AEW<\/strong> at <em>Double or Nothing<\/em>, instantly becoming one of the promotion\u2019s cornerstones. Moxley has since become a <strong>three-time AEW World Champion<\/strong>, a <strong>symbol of grit and rebellion<\/strong>, and a beloved anti-hero in modern wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Ring Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon Moxley\u2019s wrestling style is defined by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brawling and hardcore elements<\/strong> \u2013 blood, weapons, no-DQ classics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unorthodox grappling<\/strong> and street-fighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology-heavy storytelling with <strong>a raw, real-feel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission skills \u2013 especially the <strong>Bulldog Choke<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s often described as the bridge between <strong>old-school violence<\/strong> and <strong>modern indie precision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Persona &amp; Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moxley\u2019s persona is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rebellious and unpredictable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotionally intense and anti-authoritarian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark, complex, and deeply rooted in <strong>authenticity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes unhinged\u2014but always compelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether he&#8217;s fighting in barbed wire matches or cutting emotional promos about sacrifice and survival, <strong>Moxley brings real stakes to every fight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Feuds &amp; Matches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kenny Omega<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Full Gear 2019<\/em> (Lights Out match), <em>Revolution 2021<\/em> (Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chris Jericho<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Revolution 2020<\/em>, AEW Title win<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hangman Page<\/strong> \u2013 Brutal series in 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bryan Danielson<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Revolution 2022<\/em>, led to forming BCC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seth Rollins<\/strong> \u2013 WWE Universal Title Feuds, post-Shield betrayal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Takeshita, Ishii, Juice Robinson<\/strong> \u2013 NJPW-style wars in AEW &amp; abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Blackpool Combat Club (BCC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2022 by William Regal and featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jon Moxley<\/strong> (Co-leader)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bryan Danielson<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claudio Castagnoli<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wheeler Yuta<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BCC promotes <strong>violent technical wrestling<\/strong>, discipline, and <strong>brutal respect earned through combat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Married to <strong>Renee Paquette (Renee Young)<\/strong>, former WWE interviewer\/host<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Released a bestselling memoir: <em>\u201cMOX\u201d<\/em> in 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Had an <strong>undefeated AEW World Title reign in 2020<\/strong> during the pandemic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entered <strong>alcohol rehab in 2021<\/strong>, returned stronger and more focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loves deathmatches, 90s Japanese wrestling, and horror films<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Twitter\/X<\/strong>: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jonmoxley\">@JonMoxley<\/a> <em>(rarely used personally)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram<\/strong>: Not active officially<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wife (Renee\u2019s IG)<\/strong>: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/reneepaquette\">@reneepaquette<\/a> often posts updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested Fan Ranking Lists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best AEW Champions of All Time<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top 10 Hardcore Wrestlers in History<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrestling\u2019s Most Intense Promos<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Matches Outside of WWE<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrestlers with the Best Comebacks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greatest Faction Members (The Shield &amp; BCC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy &amp; Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon Moxley has become a <strong>symbol of wrestling freedom and authenticity<\/strong>. Whether bleeding in a deathmatch or headlining WrestleMania-level cards, he consistently delivers <strong>emotionally raw, physically intense, and utterly unforgettable performances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From indie cult hero to WWE Champion to AEW\u2019s spiritual foundation, <strong>Moxley\u2019s career reflects evolution, resilience, and passion<\/strong>. He\u2019s not just a wrestler\u2014he\u2019s a revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lists: Top 10 Wrestlers of 2025 (So Far) The Best Finishing Moves in Wrestling History The Best Wrestling Champion In History Real Name: Jonathan David GoodRing Name(s): Jon Moxley (AEW, NJPW), Dean Ambrose (WWE)Date of Birth: December 7, 1985Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, USAHeight: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)Weight: 234 lbs (106 kg)Billed From: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[156],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestlers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1141"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1262,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141\/revisions\/1262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}