Jon Moxley defeats Samoa Joe to retain his AEW World Title

Jon Moxley retained his AEW World title, which was on the line against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match. Earlier, Samoa Joe challenged Moxley for the title match. Eventually Samoa Joe had to face defeat.

15 May 2025 11:00 IST

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Jon Moxley defeats Samoa Joe to retain his AEW World Title Photograph: (X)

Tonight's Dynamite Beach Break special features the AEW World Championship in a solid steel cage. Anarchy in the Arena was the result of former champion Swerve Strickland facing the heels, who included the Death Riders, the Young Bucks, and NJPW's Gabe Kidd, after AEW World Champion Jon Moxley successfully defended his championship in a cage match against Samoa Joe.

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Before starting the fight, the two men circle the ring at the beginning of the match. After fighting his way out of the corner, Joe throws Mox into the cage's wall. Moxley is already exhausted when Joe does it again. After that, Joe keeps beating up Moxley. Joe then pushes Moxley to the corner for additional stomps and a running boot to the face when he retaliates with some chops.

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After that, Moxley battles Joe off in the corner to regain control after Joe throws him to the canvas for a two-count. Moxley snatches Joe's leg and prepares to stomp on it before securing it in a figure-four leg lock. Before the rope breaks, Joe manages to flip over and reverse the strain while he struggles to break free. Moxley then takes control of the bout by giving Joe a huge boot. Later, Samoa Joe falls, and the referee checks his arm as he starts to lose his breath.

Jon Moxley's signature move helps to get win

After that, Joe looks in struggles to stand. After using a Paradigm Shift on Joe, Moxley tries to cover him, but Joe kicks out. Joe then escapes a second Paradigm Shift attempt, locking in the Coquina Clutch. After that, Claudio scales the cage's side, but Willow stops him. On the opposite side, Yuta then has to deal with Powerhouse Hobbs' anger. A few moments later, Jon Moxley got a chance to take a vicious shot at Joe, which gave him a chance to win.

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