Tony Khan Says Jon Moxley Is One of the Most Important People in AEW

Jon Moxley isn’t just one of AEW’s biggest stars—he’s one of the company’s key backstage leaders.

That’s according to AEW President Tony Khan, who had nothing but praise for the former world champion during a new interview with Dirt Sheet Radio. Moxley has been with AEW since 2019, stepping in whenever the company needed a dependable main eventer. Even during his stint in rehab, fans and management alike continued to rally behind him. According to Khan, Mox is far more than just a top name on the card.

“It’s incredible. Jon Moxley since day one has been one of the most important stars in AEW, but backstage Jon Moxley is also, as you’ve correctly assessed, one of the most important people backstage in AEW.”

Khan mentioned how respected Moxley is by the entire locker room and described just how committed he’s been to AEW since the beginning.

“Everybody in AEW has so much respect for Jon Moxley and he arrived in AEW as a huge star. Since we started AEW, he’s been the most consistent presence on the show week in, week out on all of our shows.”

It’s not just Moxley’s ring work that earns praise—it’s also his leadership and wrestling IQ that sets him apart.

“Jon Moxley works so hard. He’s a phenomenal wrestler. He’s a phenomenal leader. He’s a genius about pro wrestling, and Jon Moxley is one of my favorite people I’ve ever gotten to work with.”

Khan made it clear that Moxley’s contributions have directly shaped AEW’s growth:

“Everything he’s done in this company has been to the benefit of AEW and Jon Moxley’s a phenomenal, phenomenal wrestler.”

Moxley’s legacy in AEW is already solidified with multiple title runs and a rep for being the guy who always shows up when needed. But hearing Tony Khan put it into words shows just how valued he is both on and off camera.