Seth Rollins references Jon Moxley on SmackDown
Seth Rollins referenced AEW wrestler Jon Moxley this week on SmackDown when he was cutting a promo on Roman Reigns.
Rollins noted that The Usos had been watching Reigns' back recently in the same way that he and Mox did when he was in The Shield. While "Ambrose" has been mentioned before on WWE TV, this is the first time that the name Jon Moxley has been directly referenced.
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The exact quote saw Rollins refer to The Usos as Reigns' pedestal in the same way that The Shield once was.
"Just like me and Mox did in the Shield. The Usos are your pedestal!"
Rollins has made his entire feud with Roman Reigns about the fact that he created him when he was part of The Shield. It has been a well-known story since 2012 that Rollins was The Architect of The Shield. Rollins has previously argued that he's responsible for Reigns' success, and he has maintained this stance during the latest chapter of their rivalry.
Seth Rollins' former teammate Jon Moxley returned to AEW this week
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Seth Rollins picked a perfect time to make this reference since Jon Moxley made his return to AEW TV earlier this week.
The former AEW World Champion was forced to take a few months away from the spotlight after he entered an inpatient alcohol treatment program.
Moxley finally returned this past week on AEW Dynamite, and he cut a passionate promo about his recent struggles.
The former WWE Superstar is still a popular member of the wrestling world. Based on Rollins' reference, it seems like he's keeping tabs on his former stablemate, despite Moxley's move to AEW.