The wrestling world is abuzz with the announcement of a massive match set to take place in June, as Jon Moxley prepares to defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against NJPW star EVIL at Dominion on June 9. This highly anticipated bout will mark Moxley’s fourth title defense since winning the championship by defeating Tetsuya Naito at Windy City Riot.
Moxley, known as the Purveyor of Violence, has been on a roll since winning the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, making history by becoming the first star to hold AEW, WWE, and NJPW World Championships simultaneously. He successfully defended his title against Powerhouse Hobbs on Dynamite and then against Ren Narita at Dontaku last month. His latest defense was against his protégé Shota Umino at Resurgence pay-per-view, where he emerged victorious once again.
However, his celebrations were short-lived, as he was attacked by House of Torture member EVIL after the match. The rivalry between Moxley and EVIL has been brewing, and now, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter at Dominion. The question on everyone’s mind is whether Moxley’s reign will come to an end in June or continue after defeating EVIL.
The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship has a rich history, with few outsiders like AJ Styles, Kenny Omega, and others having held the title. According to New Japan Pro-Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi, whoever can defeat Moxley will make a name for themselves. The stakes are high, and the wrestling world is eagerly waiting to see if Moxley can continue his dominance or if EVIL will be the one to finally dethrone him.
Before heading to Dominion, Moxley will return to Dynamite this week, teaming up with Bryan Danielson to take on Kyle Fletcher and Jeff Cobb. After a three-month hiatus, his return to the Jacksonville-based promotion is highly anticipated. As the countdown begins to Dominion, all eyes will be on Moxley and EVIL as they engage in what promises to be an epic battle for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
