A lot of AEW fans were upset to see Jon Moxley retain the AEW World Heavyweight Title over Swerve Strickland in the main event of AEW Dynasty.
Reports of Bryan Danielson’s backstage presence sparked speculation about his creative control, but sources clarify that Tony Khan has the final say on all on-screen decisions. One source noted that Danielson might never have won the world title if he had had that much power.
Regarding the Young Bucks’ recent backstage appearances, while some talent pitched working with them, their return timeline was unclear. When asked if their involvement had been a long-term plan, one source said that it “wasn’t something that anyone had heard” over previous months, and another said, “I felt like we planted seeds for this a while back.”
Contrary to fan theories, Strickland was never slated to win the title. Instead, Moxley’s lengthy reign was reportedly planned well in advance. AEW internally touts the success of the Death Riders and Moxley’s championship, citing positive live+dvr viewership trends.
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