Jon Moxley Explains Origin of Death Riders Name

Jon Moxley Explains Origin of Death Riders Name

Jon Moxley recently opened up about the origin of the Death Riders faction name in AEW, explaining that the phrase was not part of a carefully planned concept. Instead, the name developed from a random discovery that eventually became tied to his persona and the group’s identity.

Speaking with Renee Paquette on AEW Close Up, Moxley discussed how the phrase first appeared during his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2019. The name eventually evolved into something far more meaningful than he originally expected.

“I don’t think there’s anything I’ve ever done that I’m more proud of in my career than what we’ve built with the Death Riders,” Moxley said.

He explained that the phrase itself did not have a clear meaning when he first came across it.

“Death Riders means nothing. It’s just words put together. I like it because it’s kind of that wrestling Japanglish, because there was some kind of commercial with a jacket from Goodwill that said ‘Death Riders’ that I think was like the motorcycle guys who ride around inside the big steel ball at the carnival, which I’ve never done.”

Moxley continued by explaining that the name “Death Rider” started being used during his time in Japan and gradually became associated with his wrestling character.

“So, I have no idea what it means or where it comes from, but in Japan they started calling me The Death Rider, and started calling – it’s a word that means nothing. But to me, it means something now.”

During the conversation, Moxley also spoke about the importance of the other members of the faction and how much they have meant to him personally and professionally.

“I don’t think I would be here if not for these people. I don’t know what I would be doing. I might be in jail by this point if not for this group of people,” Moxley said.

He also commented on his frustrations with how some people in the wrestling industry talk about the business.

“You know, like a couple years ago, I’m looking around and I still look around to this day and I’m like, I’m surrounded by clowns everywhere. And I listen to people talk and I’m like, do you even know what you’re talking about? Are we even talking about wrestling? I don’t think you even know what you’re talking about.”

The Death Riders faction has remained a dominant presence in AEW since its formation. While the group evolved from the Blackpool Combat Club following several roster changes, it continues to be a major force in the promotion.

The current lineup of the faction includes Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, PAC, and Daniel Garcia.

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WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 To Air Live On YouTube As Peacock Deal Is Set To Expire

All things must come to an end, and so has WWE and Peacock’s deal to stream “NXT” PLE’s on the streaming service following this past weekend’s Vengeance Day. Almost immediately, speculation began regarding where the new home for “NXT” PLE’s would be starting next month with Stand & Deliver, with Netflix and ESPN, WWE’s other streaming partners, seen as the big favorites.

For the moment, however, it appears WWE will be taking care of streaming for the PLE themselves. Taking to X on Wednesday afternoon, “NXT” executive Shawn Michaels revealed, via an old photo of him trying to use a computer, where fans would be able to watch Stand & Deliver.

“Guess I better figure out how to get onto YouTube… because Stand and Deliver streams LIVE across the globe on WWE’s YouTube Saturday, April 4 at 7e/4p!” Michaels tweeted.

This will be the first time that WWE has ever aired an “NXT” or main roster PLE live on any of the promotion’s YouTube channels, with “NXT” events previously airing on Peacock and WWE Network. The WWE owned Lucha Libre AAA has aired its major events, including Worlds Collide and TripleMania, on YouTube since WWE purchased the promotion last year.

Michaels didn’t elaborate whether Stand & Deliver airing on WWE’s YouTube channels was a sign that “NXT” PLE’s would be airing on the internet streaming platform going forward, or if it would serve as a home for the events until WWE secures a new deal for “NXT” elsewhere. Though both “NXT” and WWE’s video library have moved on from Peacock, the relationship continues between both sides, as the streaming service will continue to air Saturday Night’s Main Event specials going forward.

Ex-NFL Star Le’Veon Bell Wants To Fight Logan Paul, Says He’ll Be At WWE WrestleMania

WWE star Logan Paul never has a shortage of enemies, and recently he re-added Le’Veon Bell to the list. The former NFL running back and Paul nearly came to blows in a boxing ring years ago, and it seemed like they were on a collision course again recently before Paul backed out of the fight, claiming that WWE wouldn’t allow him to do it. Unfortunately for Paul, it seems that Bell is willing to come to him if Paul won’t step into the boxing ring.

Appearing on Wednesday’s edition of “Busted Open Radio,” Bell addressed his issue with Paul, including his belief that Paul ducked him during their first encounters two years ago, and was doing the same thing now and using WWE as an excuse. As a result, Bell is willing to do whatever it takes to get his pound of flesh from Paul, including showing up to WrestleMania 42.

“I’m about to pull up to the WWE and hop in there,” Bell said. “I might even have to hit him with a DDT or something.”

The prospect of Paul and Bell going at it was quite exciting for “Busted Open” co-hosts Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer. Unfortunately, Bell disappointed them by revealing there had been no contact between him and WWE about appearing at WrestleMania in an official capacity, though the former New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers star indicated that wouldn’t stop him from attending the “showcase of the immortals.”

“No, they haven’t, they haven’t,” Bell said. “It’s just literally all me. If they’re going to contact me or not, I’m still going to be there. I’m going to be front row, and I’m going to be there. I might pull up as a masked man. You might not even know I’m there. If I’m there, you might not even know I’m there.”

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Jeff Jarrett Sees ‘Curveball’ Coming In MJF Vs. Hangman Page Match At AEW Revolution

AEW Revolution is only days away, and the AEW Men’s World Championship match between MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page continues to loom large. Not only will it be a Texas Death Match, but Page has vowed to never challenge for the AEW World Title again should he lose, adding an extra stake to the match, and plenty of shocked reactions, as fans attempt to figure out what AEW looks like if the former two-time Champion can’t challenge for the belt.

They’re not the only ones, as AEW’s Jeff Jarrett has also been left stunned by the stipulations of this match. On the latest “My World,” Double J tried to make sense of it all, before ultimately concluding that some sort of left field development would occur to provide an ending as shocking as Page’s stipulation.

“Conrad, I was shocked, literally shocked, when they came out with this stip,” Jarrett said. “‘Hangman’ is, I believe, the face of the company in so many ways that he just kind of…he’s not just my guy, he’s our guy. But I don’t see MJF dropping the title…this early in his reign. I think when you drill it right down, the mindset, and I wish DraftKings and Steve Buchanan were here to give us some insight on this, it’s kind of why we do this industry, because you can’t call it. You don’t know who’s going to win…and all that. 

“But again…it is so easy for me to say ‘They’re not backing themselves in a corner, ‘Hangman’s’ winning.’ But I’m going to go out on a limb and go ‘There’s a curveball coming.’ MJF wins. That’s a hell of a, not just stipulation cause of the Texas Death Match, it’s going to be very interesting to see how this plays out. But I’m going to pick…MJF is a hell of a talent. And on a roll, on a roll’s roll. I’m going with MJF.”

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William Regal Expected To Appear Regularly On WWE NXT After Lengthy Backstage Absence

Tuesday night’s episode of “NXT” was a big day for wrestling fans who like seeing William Regal on their TV screen. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion was seen walking to the ring alongside long-time rival Fit Finlay, with the duo’s appearance leading to Regal’s son, Charlie Dempsey, turning on former ally Tavion Heights and become the newest member of the Birthright stable, consisting of Finlay’s son Uriah Connors, Stacks, Arianna Grace, and Lexis King.

As it turns out, it had been the first time Regal had been around anything WWE related in a hot minute. PWInsider Elite reports that Regal has been off the road for some time, after working on the WWE main roster in a behind-the-scenes capacity. As such, Regal’s appearance on “NXT” last night wasn’t just the first time he had been around the Performance Center in recent memory, but his first WWE appearance of any sort since leaving the road.

That may be changing thanks to Dempsey’s inclusion in the Birthright stable, however, as the expectation with WWE is that both Regal and Finlay will be appearing regularly on “NXT” following last night’s angle. A post-show photo featuring Regal and Finlay with Connors, Dempsey, Grace, King, and Stacks backstage would seem to support that the two UK wrestling legends will be around to some degree.

If that is the case, it will be the first time Regal has appeared regularly on a wrestling TV show since he was in AEW in 2023. The Blackpool native was instrumental in the formation of the Blackpool Combat Club stable, consisting of Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, and Wheeler Yuta. The group has since morphed into the Death Riders, with Moxley, Castagnoli, and Yuta all still part of the stable.