The stage is set for a colossal clash as Jon Moxley will defend his AEW World Championship against the man he lost it to over a year ago, Samoa Joe. The highly anticipated rematch is officially signed for AEW’s special four-hour Beach Break Dynamite/Collision event, emanating live from Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 14th.
This championship encounter has been brewing with palpable intensity in recent weeks. The animosity between Moxley and Joe reignited on last Wednesday’s Dynamite when Samoa Joe, in a calculated act of aggression, choked out the reigning World Champion. This brutal assault not only sent a clear message but also paved the way for The Opps to capture the AEW Trios titles. Moxley, never one to back down from a fight, issued a direct challenge to Joe the following Saturday on Collision, setting the wheels in motion for a singles showdown.
The tension escalated further on this week’s Dynamite, as the two formidable forces, along with their respective allies, engaged in another physical altercation. Once again, Samoa Joe managed to get the upper hand on Moxley, delivering another impactful chokehold, leaving the champion reeling. Following this intense confrontation, AEW officially announced the World Championship match for the upcoming Beach Break special.
For Samoa Joe, this match represents his first opportunity to reclaim the AEW World Championship since losing it to Swerve Strickland at Dynasty in April 2024. Joe’s previous reign with the title lasted nearly four months, having captured it in a hard-fought victory over MJF at Worlds End in December 2023. His dominant presence during that period established him as a credible and dangerous champion.
Meanwhile, Jon Moxley is currently in his fourth reign as the AEW World Champion, a testament to his enduring popularity and status as one of the company’s top stars. By the time Beach Break arrives, Moxley will have surpassed the impressive 200-day mark with the title. Since dethroning Bryan Danielson for the championship last October, Moxley has successfully defended it on six separate occasions, showcasing his fighting spirit and unwavering determination to remain at the pinnacle of AEW.
The Beach Break special, combining the forces of Dynamite and Collision into a single four-hour spectacle, promises to be an unmissable event for AEW fans. The main event clash between Jon Moxley and Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship is undoubtedly the centerpiece, fueled by weeks of intense personal animosity and the desire for both men to prove their dominance. Will Moxley be able to avenge the recent attacks and continue his reign, or will Samoa Joe reclaim the gold and usher in a new era for the AEW World Championship? Chicago will be the battleground where this compelling question will be answered.
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