Just ahead of his scheduled defense of the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Ren Narita at Wrestling Dontaku, Jon Moxley faces another challenge as he prepares to battle Powerhouse Hobbs on AEW Dynamite on April 24, with the coveted title up for grabs.
During the April 17 episode of Dynamite, Moxley made his first appearance as the IWGP Champion, addressing the AEW audience. He declared a war against the Don Callis Family for their recent actions on AEW, which included an attack on Bryan Danielson.
Moxley announced his intention to confront the group’s most formidable member, Hobbs. The match was confirmed, but an unexpected turn of events unfolded during the April 20 episode of AEW Collision.
Following a dominant showing by Hobbs in the ring, Don Callis seized the opportunity to address the audience.
Highlighting his past achievements, including coaching Kenny Omega to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2018 and orchestrating the renowned Wrestle Kingdom 12 bout between Omega and Chris Jericho, Callis asserted that it was time to reciprocate the favor.
He claimed to have contacted the NJPW office and the IWGP committee, revealing that the main event clash between Hobbs and Moxley on Wednesday’s Dynamite would now be contested for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
The potential outcome of this match could entirely alter the world of Wrestling Dontaku. The question remains: what unfolds this Wednesday on Dynamite?
