Jon Moxley Explains Why Previous Iteration Of AEW Was

Horrifying Moment Leaves Fans Terrified For Jon Moxley; March 20th Wrestling News Round-Up

Welcome to the March 20th Inside The Ropes Live blog, bringing you the latest news from WWE, AEW, NJPW, IMPACT Wrestling and more.

Today’s biggest stories:

Jey Uso

Jey Uso Reacts to WWE Raw Botch: “I’m Hitting That Flip Next Week!”

Jey Uso Responds To Doubters Ahead Of Major WWE Match

Jey Uso is owning his mistake after a scary moment on WWE Raw in Brussels, vowing to nail the move next time.

During his match against Austin Theory, which lasted less than 30 seconds, Uso attempted a dive over the top rope to wipe out Theory and Grayson Waller—but things almost went disastrously wrong as his feet got caught on the rope mid-air.

Despite the near miss, he managed to recover and land safely, quickly shifting his focus to Gunther, whom he later sent flying out of the ring before posing with the World Heavyweight Championship.

After Inside The Ropes posted a video of his botched dive on Instagram, Uso took to the comments to laugh it off, admitting that even the best slip up sometimes but promising redemption next week:

“Ok look..Sometimes playas f*ck up!!! Imma hit dis front flip next Monday tho I kno dat!!!! Yeet”

Despite the mishap, Uso had a strong showing on Raw, further building momentum toward a potential title match with Gunther.

Whether he sticks the landing next week or not, fans will surely be watching to see if Main Event Jey Uso can redeem himself!

LA Knight

LA Knight Reflects on Feud with Roman Reigns & The Bloodline: “I Had to Rebuild”

LA Knight Open To Netflix Spin-Off Series With Hollywood Megastar

WWE United States Champion LA Knight has opened up about his past rivalry with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, admitting that while the feud elevated him in some ways, it also required some rebuilding afterward.

During The Tribal Chief’s dominant 1,316-day reign, challengers like Brock Lesnar and John Cena retained their star power after losing, but others—like Finn Bálor’s Demon persona—struggled to maintain momentum.

Knight, who challenged Reigns at Crown Jewel 2023 and later in a Fatal 4-Way at the Royal Rumble, found himself in a similar situation.

Speaking with SHAK Wrestling, Knight acknowledged that while the feud gave him exposure, it also forced him to work his way back up:

“I think it did a little bit of all that. It took me in a few different directions. I think optically, in a way, it elevated me, and I think optically, in a way, it kind of set me back a little bit. I had to do a little bit of a rebuild back in the winter and the springtime of last year.”

Despite the setbacks, Knight credited Crown Jewel as a major turning point:

“I think that’s just by virtue of the way that it was all set up and the way it was done, but ultimately Crown Jewel was a nice pay-off, so that was pretty good.”

Since then, The Megastar has regained his momentum, capturing the United States Championship and remaining one of WWE’s most popular stars heading into WrestleMania 41. While his feud with The Bloodline may not have catapulted him to the Undisputed WWE Championship, it undoubtedly solidified his place as a top-tier talent.

John Cena

Eric Bischoff Reveals How He Would Book John Cena's Heel Turn

Eric Bischoff Explains How He Would Handle John Cena's WWE Heel Turn

John Cena’s shocking betrayal of Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber 2025 has sent waves through WWE, marking the first true heel turn of his career in over two decades.

However, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff believes the company could have taken a different creative approach to maximize the impact.

Speaking on his 83 Weeks podcast, Bischoff argued against Cena immediately explaining his actions, suggesting a slower, more methodical reveal. Instead of cutting a promo right away, Bischoff believes WWE should have leaned into mystery and let fans stew in the uncertainty.

“What could be the most different narrative and tone that this version of John Cena has?” Bischoff asked. “I’d lean into ‘less is more,’ at least initially. I’d weigh in heavily on kind of mysterious—don’t be definitive, don’t come out and tell me week one why.”

By delaying Cena’s explanation, Bischoff suggested the audience would be more invested, theorizing that

“You’ve already left me hanging, you’ve kind of planted that hook. Leave it in as long as you can.” [h/t TJR]

While Cena has already cut a scathing promo blaming the WWE Universe for turning their backs on him, Bischoff’s alternative method could have built anticipation even further.

AEW

AEW Collision Spoilers

AEW Collision Spoilers February 1st

AEW is shaking things up with a Collision doubleheader airing on March 22 and 23, thanks to NCAA basketball coverage.

With both episodes pre-taped alongside Dynamite in Omaha, Nebraska, fans in attendance got a sneak peek at some big moments—including a controversial TNT Championship match.

Headlining Saturday’s show, Daniel Garcia defended the TNT Title against Adam Cole, but just as Cole was about to hit The Boom, the 20-minute time limit expired, ending the match in a draw. With no decisive winner, it’s likely that this rivalry is far from over.

Elsewhere, Collision Slam Dunk featured Julia Hart securing a best of three series win, The Don Callis Family picking up a trios victory, and The Death Riders successfully defending the AEW Trios Titles.

Additionally, Bandido made his presence felt, calling out Chris Jericho after a victory over Johnny TV and reclaiming Gravity’s stolen mask.

AEW Collision Slam Dunk Spoilers:

Saturday, March 22

  • TNT Championship: Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Adam Cole ended in a 20-minute time-limit draw
  • Julia Hart def. Queen Aminata (Wins Best of Three Series 2-1)
  • Brian Cage, Lance Archer & Konosuke Takeshita (w/ Don Callis) def. Mark Briscoe, Rocky Romero & Powerhouse Hobbs

Sunday, March 23

  • AEW Trios Championship: The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) def. Top Flight & AR Fox
  • Bandido def. Johnny TV (Post-match, Bandido called out Chris Jericho and retrieved Gravity’s mask)
  • Harley Cameron def. Amina Belmont
  • Titanes del Aire (Hologram & Komander) def. Dralistico & Beast Mortos
Swerve Strickland

Swerve Strickland vs. Jon Moxley Set for AEW Dynasty After Brutal Street Fight

Swerve Strickland Confirms Length Of AEW Deal: "Nowhere Else I'd Rather Be"

Swerve Strickland finally has his AEW World Championship match locked in for Dynasty, but the road to get there was anything but smooth.

At Revolution, Strickland secured his No. 1 contender spot after defeating Ricochet in a hard-fought battle. Meanwhile, Jon Moxley retained his title in controversial fashion, fending off both Adam Copeland and Christian Cage in a chaotic three-way match.

However, due to Cage’s interference, Moxley and Copeland were granted a rematch in a Street Fight on the March 19 episode of Dynamite.

What followed was one of the most violent matches in recent AEW history. Copeland introduced Spike, a nail-filled bat, and suplexed Moxley onto it—causing the nails to embed into the champion’s back.

The horrifying scene forced Wheeler Yuta and the referee to intervene just to remove the weapon.

Despite the brutal punishment, Moxley somehow powered through, ultimately choking out Copeland to retain his title.

With Moxley victorious, his next challenge is set—April 6 at AEW Dynasty, where he will defend the AEW World Championship against Swerve Strickland in what promises to be another all-out war.

Saraya

Saraya Hints at Retirement: “I’m Coming to the End of It Very Soon”

Saraya Explains AEW Absence

AEW star Saraya has opened up about her wrestling future, revealing that she is nearing the end of her in-ring career.

After parting ways with WWE in 2022, Saraya made a triumphant return to the ring at AEW Full Gear following a nearly five-year hiatus due to injury.

However, since her last match on AEW Dynamite in October 2023, she has been absent from competition.

Speaking with Sports Illustrated, Saraya confirmed that her time in wrestling is winding down.

“I’m not gonna be in wrestling forever. I’m coming to the end of it and it’s very soon. And I don’t wanna go out being like, I need to be on top,” she stated.

While she has been on a losing streak, Saraya emphasized that she is focused on elevating others on her way out.

“I was on a losing streak, but I just wanted people to get their rub. I want to uplift everybody,” she added.

Despite her plans for retirement, Saraya is eager for one more major challenge.

In a recent TMZ interview, she expressed her desire to return to face TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, reigniting a rivalry that stems from their infamous 2017 match where Moné’s kick led to Saraya’s career-threatening injury.

“She ‘ended my career’ in a way. It’s wrestling, it happens, but coming back, it would be really great to face off with her,” Saraya said.

With her contract status confirmed for now, fans may still get to see Saraya step back into the ring for one last run before she officially calls it a career.

AEW

AEW Dynamite Results - March 20th, 2025

Absent AEW Star Backstage At Revolution, Were They Planned For "Alternate Ending"?

The March 20, 2025, episode of AEW Dynamite took place from the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha, Nebraska.

The results for that show were as follows:

  • Jon Moxley defeated Adam Copeland (Cope) via submission in an AEW World Championship Street Fight.
  • Ricochet and Mike Bailey defeated Orange Cassidy and Mark Davis (w/Don Callis) via pinfall in a four-way match.
  • Mercedes Mone defeated Billie Starkz via submission to retain the TBS Championship.
  • Will Ospreay defeated AR Fox via pinfall.
  • Megan Bayne (w/Penelope Ford) defeated Kris Statlander via pinfall.
IMPACT

Chris Bey Defies the Odds: From Paralysis to Walking Again – 'Nothing’s Impossible

TNA Provides Medical Update On Chris Bey, GoFundMe Launched To Cover Medical Costs

Chris Bey’s journey from a devastating in-ring accident to defying the odds has captured the hearts of the wrestling world.

After suffering a broken neck during a TNA taping, Bey was left unable to move, facing the terrifying possibility of never walking again.

However, through sheer determination and the unwavering support of TNA, his peers, and fans, Bey has made remarkable progress, now able to walk again despite being given only a 10-25% chance of recovery.

In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, reflecting on the moment his injury occurred, Bey recalled,

“I was numb. It was a weird feeling that I can’t exactly explain because I’ve never experienced it before. I just know it was kind of a numb feeling. But because of the adrenaline and because of the perfectionist I am, I was thinking about the art we were creating and how my brush made a mark I didn’t want because the spot didn’t go perfect.”

Initially believing his wrestling career was over, Bey has since started to reconsider, saying,

“Never say never, right? The day after the surgery, I was very content and understanding that my career was over. But now, I’m walking again, I’m back in the gym. What if I do wrestle again one day? I’m still young. What if I took five years off, if I took four years off and came back in my mid-30s? It’s possible. It’s been done before. Nothing’s impossible.”

As he continues his recovery, fans can show their support by attending the Beynefit For Bey event on March 23rd or contributing to his GoFundMe page.

Jon Moxley

Horrifying Moment Leaves Fan Terrified For Jon Moxley

Jon Moxley Addresses How He Thinks His Career Will Be Remembered

Jon Moxley once again pushed the limits of brutality in his latest AEW World Championship defense, leaving fans divided over a particularly graphic moment.

Facing Cope in a street fight on the March 19th edition of Dynamite, Moxley endured multiple shots from a nail-covered board named “Spike” before being suplexed onto it—causing the weapon to get lodged in his back.

The match had to be briefly paused as officials struggled to remove the board, with commentary immediately suggesting he needed a tetanus shot.

Despite the intense pain, Moxley fought on and secured the win by choking out Cope after interference from The Deathriders and Nick Wayne.

You can check out the horrible moment yourself, here.

The spot quickly went viral, with many questioning whether it went too far, even by Moxley’s notoriously violent standards.

While some fans praised his dedication, others expressed genuine concern for his safety.

Adding to the legend of the night, Moxley reportedly drove 11 hours to Omaha due to travel disruptions from winter storm Nyla, proving once again that nothing keeps him from stepping into the ring.

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Jon Moxley

Good Afternoon

Rumour Killer On AEW World Championship

Hello and welcome back to the ITRWrestling live blog

My name is Liam and I will be with you from 10am to 6pm (UK) covering all the biggest stories from the past 24 hours across the world in wrestling.

Kicking things off today we have:

  • AEW fans were left horrified after Jon Moxley took a gruesome shot to the back during Dynamite!
  • Chris Bey provides update after escaping paralysis following tragic accident.