In this essential clip from Takedown, Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales dive deep into the long-awaited and highly anticipated Jon Moxley babyface turn in AEW. The current version of Moxley has been relentlessly sadistic—will the creative team be able to craft a redemption story powerful enough for fans to forget his heel actions?
The discussion hits three key points crucial to the success of this monumental shift:
Forgiving the Sadist: How difficult is it to book a believable turn when a star has committed so many heinous acts? Paul and Garrett look back at turns of the past in wrestling history that were handled in a similar way to determine the success factors.
The Overexposure Problem: Does the constant presence of Jon Moxley on weekly TV (Dynamite/Collision) make it harder for babyface or heel turns?
Moxley, The Ace: Despite his heel run, fans are consistently eager to cheer him. The hosts discuss the unique position Jon Moxley holds as the "ace" or pillar of AEW, which means his babyface turn is inevitable, but needs a perfect catalyst.
The hosts explore the high expectations for this storyline and what AEW must do to deliver a successful and satisfying redemption arc for one of their biggest stars.
Don't miss the complete Takedown episode for all of Paul and Garrett's analysis!
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