Jon Moxley

Jonathan David Good was born in Cincinnati on December 7, 1985.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/about-face-dean-ambrose-is-the-wwes-unlikely-anti-hero-20141024|title=About Face: Dean Ambrose Is the WWE's Unlikely Anti-Hero|last=Herzog|first=Kenny|date=October 24, 2014|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=October 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025173019/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/about-face-dean-ambrose-is-the-wwes-unlikely-anti-hero-20141024|archive-date=October 25, 2014|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17167094|title=WWE Profile - Dean Ambrose|date=July 28, 2016|website=ESPN|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102051103/http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17167094|archive-date=January 2, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 1, 2019}} His mother worked night shifts stocking shelves at a ThriftWay store and his father worked two jobs; he first ran a machine on the shop floor of a plastics factory and was later promoted to an office job, which required him to relocate, but Good's mother did not want to move and thus raised Good and his sister alone.https://medium.com/authority-magazine/jon-moxley-5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-first-became-a-professional-athlete-603e6ba9240d He grew up in Cincinnati's East End, which he later described as so deprived that shoplifting essential items was a daily occurrence for everybody he knew. He said, "Our neighborhood was just a big swath of crappy apartment buildings in varying states of decay [but] I honestly don't think I'd have rather grown up anywhere else. We played football in the street, rode bikes, etc. We didn't spend any time indoors. Nobody had anywhere nice to go back to anyway."

An avid fan of professional wrestling who idolized Bret Hart, Good used wrestling as an escape from his rough upbringing by watching videos and reading stories about wrestling's earlier days. He attended Amelia High School in nearby Batavia, but dropped out one year after beginning to train as a wrestler. He supported himself by working minimum-wage jobs in factories, restaurants, and warehouses, but was constantly getting fired because he would skip work if he was booked to wrestle a match that clashed with his job; however, he continued to do so because he knew he "could always find another minimum-wage job".The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast, episode: "[https://mwfpod.podbean.com/e/dean-ambrose/ Dean Ambrose Talks...About Wrestling Figures]" (February 8, 2019). Retrieved December 1, 2019. He often used drugs such as cocaine as a teenager, during which time he was also arrested multiple times for shoplifting. He has said that he would have most likely become a forest firefighter if he did not pursue wrestling.

{{Professional wrestling sidebar}}Good began working for Les Thatcher in the Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA) promotion as a teenager by selling popcorn and setting up the ring. He began training to become a professional wrestler at the age of 18 under the teaching of Thatcher and HWA wrestler Cody Hawk.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/25/21765286.html|title=Ambrose not just Good, he's great|date=June 25, 2014|last=Murphy|first=Jan|access-date=June 29, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429172630/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/25/21765286.html|archive-date=April 29, 2015|url-status=dead}} He made his debut in 2004 under the ring name Jon Moxley.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/dean-ambrose-interview-wwe-intercontinental-champion-talks-new-movie-aj-styles-samoa-joe-and-the-a6810701.html|title=Dean Ambrose speaks to the Independent|last=Hines|first=Martin|date=January 13, 2016|website=The Independent|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106163235/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-mma-wrestling/dean-ambrose-interview-wwe-intercontinental-champion-talks-new-movie-aj-styles-samoa-joe-and-the-a6810701.html|archive-date=January 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2019}} The following year, Moxley won the HWA Tag Team Championship twice, with Jimmy Turner and Ric Byrne respectively.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&kategorie=2&liga=70&titel=80&seite=2|title=List of champions - HWA Tag Team Titles|website=Wrestlingdata.com|pages=1–2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106055301/https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&kategorie=2&liga=70&titel=80&seite=2|archive-date=January 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2019}} He captured the HWA Heavyweight Championship twice in 2006 by defeating Pepper Parks on both occasions but lost the title to Chad Collyer and Brian Jennings respectively.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&aufgabe=matches&titel=78&seite=6|title=The 205 title matches - HWA Heavyweight Title|website=Wrestlingdata.com|pages=5–9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106055208/https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&aufgabe=matches&titel=78&seite=6|archive-date=January 6, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2019}} From mid-2007 to early 2010, Moxley continued to work in the tag team division and held the HWA tag titles once with his trainer Cody Hawk and twice with King Vu. He won the HWA Heavyweight Championship for the third time from Aaron Williams in January 2010, before losing it to Gerome Phillips six months later.{{cite web|url=http://hwaonline.com/results.htm |title=HWA Event Results|publisher=Heartland Wrestling Association|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722154638/http://www.hwaonline.com/results.htm|archive-date=July 22, 2012|access-date=July 22, 2012}}

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In September 2006, Moxley teamed with Hade Vansen to win the IWA World Tag Team Championship in the Puerto Rico-based International Wrestling Association.{{Cite web|url=http://www.iwapr.tv:80/noticias/5063.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070602090025/http://www.iwapr.tv/noticias/5063.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 2, 2007|title=IWA - Resultados: Aguadilla 09/03/06|last=Santiago|first=Luis|date=September 6, 2006|website=IWAPR.tv|language=es|access-date=December 25, 2018}} They lost the titles to Chicano and Jeff Jeffrey in November, ending their reign at 69 days.{{Cite web|url=http://www.iwapr.tv:80/noticias/54.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213030643/http://www.iwapr.tv/noticias/54.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 13, 2007|title=IWA - Resultados: Carolina 11/11/06|last=Santiago|first=Luis|date=November 12, 2007|website=IWAPR.tv|language=es|access-date=December 25, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=261|title=IWA Puerto Rico Tag Team Championship|work=Cagematch|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302210348/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=261|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}} Moxley wrestled a match in WWE in January 2007 losing to Val Venis. Moxley also wrestled several dark matches for Ring of Honor (ROH) between 2007 and 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3940&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=&promotion=4®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=&constellationType=&worker=|title=Matches wrestled by Dean Ambrose for Ring of Honor (ROH)|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=March 14, 2019}} Moxley started working for Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA) in late 2009.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/10/13893011.html|title=Jon Moxley finds mean streets redemption in wrestling|author=Kamchen, Richard|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=May 27, 2010|date=May 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914130643/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/10/13893011.html|archive-date=September 14, 2015|url-status=dead}} He made his first televised appearance in March, where he defeated Tommy Dreamer in a hardcore match taped for the Mercury Rising pay-per-view. At the Uprising event in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Moxley suffered a legitimate injury where his left nipple was nearly severed during a match with Jimmy Jacobs.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=47415|title=Scary Injury at DGUSA PPV Taping Saturday, Lineup For Friday's Mercury Rising PPV, Lots Of Canada News And More|last=Johnson|first=Mike|publisher=PWInsider|date=May 10, 2010|access-date=March 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427234728/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=47415|archive-date=April 27, 2014|url-status=live}} His last match in DGUSA was against Homicide in January 2011, which Moxley won.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/54813/live-ongoing-dragon-gate-usa-united-finale-coverage-akira-tozawa-defeats-bxb-hulk-in-a-career-making-motyc.html?p=1|title=Complete Dragon Gate USA United - Finale coverage: Akira Tazawa defeats BxB Hulk in a career making MOTYC, Homicide and Jon Moxley have another vicious brawl AND homicide tries to mutilate Moxley, Blood Warriors dominate, the finals of the Open the United Gate title tournament|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=January 30, 2011|publisher=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043547/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/54813/live-ongoing-dragon-gate-usa-united-finale-coverage-akira-tozawa-defeats-bxb-hulk-in-a-career-making-motyc.html?p=1|archive-date=January 5, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2019}}

At Full Impact Pro's (FIP) Southern Stampede event on April 17, 2010, Moxley defeated Roderick Strong to win the vacant FIP World Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/47026/full-impact-pro-southern-stampede-2010-report-new-world-champion-crowned.html?p=1|title=Full Impact Pro Southern Stampede 2010 Report: New World Champion Crowned|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 23, 2010|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=May 5, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429111445/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/47026/full-impact-pro-southern-stampede-2010-report-new-world-champion-crowned.html?p=1|archive-date=April 29, 2010|url-status=live}} He held the title for 441 days before relinquishing it in July 2011, due to his signing with WWE.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=235&page=2|title=Detailed « FIP World Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|work=Cagematch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211141649/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=235&page=2|archive-date=February 11, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2019}} Moxley also won Combat Zone Wrestling's CZW World Heavyweight Championship twice in 2010 by defeating B-Boy and Nick Gage, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281876168|title=Combat Zone Wrestling 8/14 "Tangled Web 3" results|last=Magee|first=Bob|date=August 15, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718121731/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281876168|archive-date=July 18, 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=August 15, 2010}}

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Good signed a developmental deal with WWE in April 2011{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_49048.shtml|title=WWE/DGUSA News: Dragon Gate USA wrestler signs developmental deal with WWE|date=April 4, 2011|access-date=April 5, 2011|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|last2=Radican|first2=Sean|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407070902/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_49048.shtml|archive-date=April 7, 2011|url-status=live}} and joined its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) under the name Dean Ambrose.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Dean-Ambrose.html|title=Dean Ambrose|access-date=May 27, 2011|publisher=Florida Championship Wrestling/NXT Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125111051/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Dean-Ambrose.html|archive-date=November 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_50401.shtml|title=WWE News: Jon Moxley's new ring name revealed in WWE's developmental system|date=May 27, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=May 27, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530003130/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_50401.shtml|archive-date=May 30, 2011|url-status=live}} Prior to his signing, Good wrestled three try-out matches for WWE in 2006 and 2007 and jobbed alongside Dick Rick against The Big Show in a handicap match on Heat in January 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=5218|title=WWE Velocity #184|work=Cagematch|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152535/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=5218|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=6364|title=WWE Heat #407|work=Cagematch|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152512/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=6364|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9890|title=WWE Heat #443|work=Cagematch|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152545/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9890|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}

Ambrose made his televised debut on the July 3 episode of FCW, portraying a villainous character and challenging FCW Jack Brisco 15 Champion Seth Rollins.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1|title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report: FCW Heavyweight title match; FCW Divas title match; Dean Ambrose makes his debut with a promo; a Rotundo family reunion?|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=July 5, 2011|publisher=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225225906/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1|archive-date=February 25, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2011}} The following month, Ambrose and Rollins had a 20-minute non-title Iron Man match; the match ended in a draw with neither man scoring a fall. A 30-minute rematch, in which the title was on the line, took place in September which Rollins won through sudden death rules.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p=|title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report: how do you top the first two Rollins/Ambrose matches? Devote the entire show to the third match and let them wrestle for 35 minutes|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=August 18, 2011|publisher=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603062554/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p=|archive-date=June 3, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2011}} Ambrose beat Rollins in a non-title match in the first round of a tournament to crown the new FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion. However, Ambrose was unsuccessful in the tournament final against Leo Kruger.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/27342-fcw-results-10-9-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221170637/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/27342-fcw-results-10-9-11/ |archive-date=February 21, 2023 |title=FCW Results – 10/9/11|date=October 10, 2011|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView}} Ambrose later cost Rollins his FCW 15 Championship by attacking Damien Sandow during his title match with Rollins, causing a disqualification in the deciding fall.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320086876|title=FCW Results – 10/31/11|date=October 31, 2011|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103005410/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320086876|archive-date=November 3, 2011}} Ambrose later unsuccessfully challenged Sandow for the championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1323715092|title=FCW Results – 12/12/11|date=December 12, 2011|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630062138/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1323715092|url-status=dead}} At an FCW house show on October 21, Ambrose challenged WWE wrestler CM Punk, who was making a guest appearance, to a match in which Ambrose was defeated. Punk would later praise Ambrose after the match.{{cite web|title=10/21 FCW results Kissimmee, Fla.: Punk vs. Moxley main event, NXT Rookies, Brodus discloses TV return, WWE developmental notes|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_54471.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111124033932/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_54471.shtml|archive-date=November 24, 2011|url-status=live}}

Ambrose then began a feud with William Regal after he targeted Regal in an unprovoked attack. They would wrestle on the November 7 episode of FCW, with Regal winning.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/28069-fcw-results-11-7-11/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221171143/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/28069-fcw-results-11-7-11/ |archive-date=February 21, 2023 |title=FCW Results – 11/7/11|date=November 7, 2011|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/dean-ambrose-3069.html?prom_id=59|title=FCW matches wrestled by Dean Ambrose|website=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190107015743/http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/dean-ambrose-3069.html?prom_id=59|archive-date=January 7, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2019}} For the next year, Ambrose would obsessively request for another match with Regal.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66275/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-for-226-sandowsteamboat-for-the-fcw-15-title-dean-ambrose-gets-inside-a-few-peoples-heads.html?p=1|title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report for 2/26: Sandow/Steamboat for the FCW 15 title; Dean Ambrose gets inside a few people's heads|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 29, 2012|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=March 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225225901/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66275/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-for-226-sandowsteamboat-for-the-fcw-15-title-dean-ambrose-gets-inside-a-few-peoples-heads.html?p=1|archive-date=February 25, 2014|url-status=live}} On December 7, Ambrose competed at tapings for an unaired pilot for WWE NXT under the working title Full Sail Ahead at Full Sail University, where he was defeated by Leo Kruger.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=182859|title=WWE NXT Full Sail Ahead « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=January 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211141649/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=182859|archive-date=February 11, 2019|url-status=live}}

In March 2012, Ambrose had a confrontation with veteran hardcore wrestler Mick Foley, claiming that Foley needed to be held accountable for creating a generation of imitators.{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Video – FCW wrestler confronts Foley at WrestleMania Hotel|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_59969.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 11, 2012}} Ambrose continued to antagonize Foley through Twitter.{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Foley-Ambrose "feud" continues|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_60191.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 14, 2012}}{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Foley had Ambrose sent home?|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_60239.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 14, 2012}} According to Ambrose, the angle was supposed to culminate in a match between the two, but this never came to fruition due to Foley not being medically allowed to wrestle.{{cite podcast|url=https://omny.fm/shows/talk-is-jericho/tij-ep99-wwes-dean-ambrose-pt2|title=Dean Ambrose on Talk is Jericho|first=Christopher|last=Irvine|author-link=Chris Jericho|date=December 13, 2014|access-date=December 15, 2019|archive-date=December 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215092542/https://omny.fm/shows/talk-is-jericho/tij-ep99-wwes-dean-ambrose-pt2|url-status=dead}} Instead, the rivalry was scrapped and Ambrose remained in WWE's developmental system. He competed in a dark match at the first tapings of NXT on May 17, in a loss to Xavier Woods.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=81410|title=WWE NXT #1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=January 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016215206/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=81410|archive-date=October 16, 2015|url-status=live}} On an episode of FCW in June, Ambrose challenged Rollins for the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship but lost.{{cite web|date=June 27, 2012|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report 6/24: Rollins/Ambrose V|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/69670/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-624-rollinsambrose-v.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=July 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224102543/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/69670/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-624-rollinsambrose-v.html?p=1|archive-date=December 24, 2013|url-status=live}} Almost a year after their first match, Ambrose and Regal rematched on the final episode of FCW on July 15. The match would conclude in a no contest after Ambrose repeatedly kneed Regal's head into a ring turnbuckle, causing Regal to bleed from the ear.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=FCW Television report 7/15: The series ends not with a whimper or a bang... it ends with a Knee Trembler|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=70313|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=July 21, 2012}}

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On November 18, 2012, Dean Ambrose made his WWE main roster debut at the Survivor Series pay-per-view event alongside Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as they delivered a triple powerbomb through an announce table to Ryback during the triple threat main event for the WWE Championship, allowing CM Punk to pin John Cena and retain the title.{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=November 18, 2012|title=Survivor Series News: NXT stars debut in PPV main event angle, plus other news from annual PPV|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511122551/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml|archive-date=May 11, 2013|url-status=live}} The trio declared themselves The Shield, vowed to rally against "injustice", and denied working for Punk; however, they routinely emerged from the crowd to attack Punk's opponents, including Ryback and the WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane), thus establishing themselves as villains.{{cite web|date=November 19, 2012|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Survivor Series fall-out|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml|access-date=December 5, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Caldwell|first=James|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304152508/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – The Shield speaks, Cena-Ziggler|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=November 26, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304135906/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2012}} This led to a six-man Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match being set up for the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view event on December 16, where The Shield defeated Ryback and Team Hell No in their debut match.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Results 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=December 16, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402192236/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|archive-date=April 2, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=December 17, 2012}} They continued to aid Punk after TLC, both on Raw and at the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 1/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE Title match, The Rock returns, Cena vs. Ziggler (updated w/Box Score)|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 7, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314061924/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml|archive-date=March 14, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=January 12, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68181.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results 1/27: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Punk vs. Rock, 30-man Rumble|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 27, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503141812/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68181.shtml|archive-date=May 3, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=January 29, 2013}} The night after the Royal Rumble, it was revealed that Punk and his manager Paul Heyman had been paying The Shield to work for them all along.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 1/28: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Huge Return ends Raw, Rock's first night as WWE champ, Raw Roulette, Heyman-McMahon|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 28, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405102008/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml|archive-date=April 5, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=January 29, 2013}} The Shield then quietly ended their association with Punk.

At Elimination Chamber on February 17, The Shield defeated Ryback, John Cena, and Sheamus.{{cite web|url= http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68713.shtml|title= CALDWELL'S WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV RESULTS 2/17: Complete 'virtual-time' coverage of Rock-Punk II, Elimination Chamber match, Shield beats Team Cena|first= James|last= Caldwell|work= pwtorch.com|date= February 17, 2013|access-date= November 27, 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130425042406/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68713.shtml|archive-date= April 25, 2013|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}} At WrestleMania 29 on April 7, The Shield won their first WrestleMania match against Sheamus, Randy Orton and Big Show.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 3/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Rock returns for Q&A debate with Cena, Hunter punts Barrett, latest WM29 hype|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 25, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526014154/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml|archive-date=May 26, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE WrestleMania 29 PPV Results: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium – Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 7, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513080042/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml|archive-date=May 13, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=February 10, 2019}} Ambrose made his singles debut against The Undertaker on the April 26 episode of SmackDown, which he lost by submission.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/04/26/20774066.html|title=Smackdown!:The Undertaker returns to Friday night action|last=Plummer|first=Dale|date=April 26, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724212830/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/04/26/20774066.html|archive-date=July 24, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=May 27, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/why-has-the-shield-been-unbeatable-26112192/page-3|title=Why hasn't The Shield been beaten yet? They work cohesively|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=May 2, 2013|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524070349/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/why-has-the-shield-been-unbeatable-26112192/page-3|archive-date=May 24, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=May 24, 2013}} On the May 13 episode of Raw, The Shield's undefeated streak as a team ended in a disqualification loss against WWE Champion John Cena and Team Hell No.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml|title=Raw News: Shield loses first match, Lesnar's "mystique" now in-play, Dolph off TV, Miz returns, Dance-Off, App overload, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 13, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608055731/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml|archive-date=June 8, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=May 27, 2013}} At Extreme Rules on May 19, Ambrose won the United States Championship by defeating Kofi Kingston.{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/05/19/lesnar-finishes-off-triple-h-at-extreme-rules/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929182914/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2013/05/19/lesnar-finishes-off-triple-h-at-extreme-rules/ |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |title=Lesnar finishes off Triple H at Extreme Rules|last=Bishop|first=Matt|date=May 19, 2013|work=Slam Wrestling |access-date=May 26, 2013}} He would successfully defend the title in the following weeks with the help of Reigns and Rollins.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70839.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 5/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including the Intercontinental and U.S. Titles on the line, plus PPV fall-out|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=May 24, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401093528/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_70839.shtml|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70879.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/27 (Hour 1): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Memorial Day Raw – Cena returns, U.S. Title match, Bret Hart cameo|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 27, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401093518/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70879.shtml|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2019}} On the June 14 episode of SmackDown, The Shield was given their first decisive loss, against Randy Orton and Team Hell No, when Daniel Bryan made Rollins submit.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71216.shtml|title=WWE News: Significant Smackdown Spoiler for Friday's episode (w/Analysis of potential fall-out scenarios)|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 11, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615235321/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71216.shtml|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=June 15, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html|title=Smackdown!: The Shield handed their first loss heading into Payback|last=Plummer|first=Dale|date=June 14, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615064208/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=usurped|access-date=June 15, 2013}} Ambrose made his first pay-per-view defense of the United States Championship at Payback on June 16, where he defeated Kane by countout.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/06/16/20904366.html|title=WWE hits home run with Payback|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|first=Matt|last=Bishop|date=June 16, 2013|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043146/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/06/16/20904366.html|archive-date=March 6, 2019|url-status=dead}} The following month at Money in the Bank on July 14, he competed in the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match but failed to win despite interference from Reigns and Rollins.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE MITB PPV Results 7/14 (Hour 1): Complete "virtual-time" coverage of World Title MITB ladder match, IC Title match, Divas Title match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 24, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718070326/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml|archive-date=July 18, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2019}} In August, The Shield allied themselves with Triple H and joined his group The Authority.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/20/21059971.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160525003153/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/20/21059971.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 25, 2016|title=Raw: Daniel Bryan faces an even bigger uphill climb|date=August 20, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=June 30, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160525002710/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 25, 2016|title=Raw: Bryan's road through Hell continues|date=August 26, 2013|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=June 30, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

Ambrose continued to retain his United States Championship against Rob Van Dam at SummerSlam on August 18,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/18/21055921.html|title=Live coverage: WWE SummerSlam 2013|last=Bishop|first=Matt|work=Slam! Sports|access-date=August 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725020314/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/18/21055921.html|archive-date=July 25, 2015|url-status=dead}} Dolph Ziggler at Night of Champions on September 15,{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/43820-wwe-night-of-champions-ppv-results-9-15-13-orton-vs-bryan|title=WWE Night of Champions PPV Results – 9/15/13 (Orton vs Bryan)|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=September 13, 2013|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917223915/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/43820-wwe-night-of-champions-ppv-results-9-15-13-orton-vs-bryan|archive-date=September 17, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=September 18, 2013}} and Big E Langston at Hell in a Cell on October 27.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74178.shtml#.XEYPbWlRfIU|title=Caldwell's WWE HIAC PPV Review (Hour 1): Tag Title match opens the PPV, U.S. Title match, Summer Rae debut|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=October 27, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121233128/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74178.shtml#.XEYPbWlRfIU|archive-date=January 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2019}} At the Survivor Series pay-per-view on November 24, The Shield teamed with Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger to take on Rey Mysterio, The Usos, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a traditional Survivor Series match; although Ambrose was the first man eliminated, Reigns would ultimately win the match for the team.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74736.shtml|title=WWE S. Series PPV results 11/24 (Hour 1): Team Shield vs. Team Rhodes & Rey Survivor Series match, IC Title match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=November 24, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128004231/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_74736.shtml|archive-date=November 28, 2013|url-status=live|access-date=November 25, 2013}} At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 15, CM Punk defeated The Shield in a handicap match after Ambrose was accidentally speared by Reigns.{{cite web|last=Howell|first=Nolan|title=TLC: Randy Orton crowned new WWE World Heavyweight Champion|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/12/15/21339031.html|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=December 18, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131216050230/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/12/15/21339031.html|archive-date=December 16, 2013|url-status=usurped}} At the Royal Rumble on January 26, 2014, Ambrose entered his first Royal Rumble match at number 11 and eliminated three participants, before being eliminated by Reigns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match|title=Batista won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match|last=Linder|first=Zach|publisher=WWE|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112020046/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match|archive-date=January 12, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2018}} The following night on Raw, The Shield faced Daniel Bryan, John Cena, and Sheamus in order to earn their spot in the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The Shield lost after The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, and Luke Harper) interfered, thus starting a feud between the two factions.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_75919.shtml|title=WWE Royal Rumble PPV results 1/26 (Hour 3): Royal Rumble vs. The Crowd main event match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=January 26, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201005455/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_75919.shtml|archive-date=February 1, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=January 28, 2014}} The Shield would lose to The Wyatt Family at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view on February 23, due to Ambrose abandoning his teammates midway through.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_76567.shtml|title=WWE E. Chamber PPV results 2/23 (Hour 2): Shield vs. Wyatts big six-man tag, Batista vs. Del Rio, Divas Title|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 23, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227060017/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_76567.shtml|archive-date=February 27, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=February 25, 2014}}

After their feud with The Wyatt Family, The Shield moved on to a rivalry with Kane, turning into heroic characters in the process.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml|title=Keller's Six Pack: Raw thoughts including Hunter-Bryan beat down, Batista, Shield's turn, Bray's gimmick shift, more|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=March 12, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326055728/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml|archive-date=March 26, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=March 26, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown Report 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Cena vs. Harper|last=Parks|first=Greg|date=March 21, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322140659/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml|archive-date=March 22, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=March 22, 2014}} The group defeated Kane and the New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) at WrestleMania XXX on April 6.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_77520.shtml|title=WrestleMania 30 PPV results: (Hour 2): Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena vs. Bray, big moment for Cesaro in the Andre Battle Royal, Shield vs. Outlaws|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=April 6, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410073537/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_77520.shtml|archive-date=April 10, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=April 8, 2014}} The feud with Kane also prompted The Shield to cease working for Triple H, who reformed Evolution with himself, Batista and Randy Orton to battle them.{{cite web|last=McCarron|first=Rob|title=WWE Raw TV report – April 14, 2014|work=Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Weekly |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482|access-date=May 23, 2014}} On April 28, Ambrose surpassed MVP as the longest-reigning United States Champion under the WWE banner.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/dean-ambrose-longest-reigning-united-states-champions/page-9|title=Ambrose's record U.S. Title reign|last=Melok|first=Bobby|date=January 31, 2014|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140617182136/http://www.wwe.com/inside/dean-ambrose-longest-reigning-united-states-champions/page-9|archive-date=June 17, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=April 28, 2014}} The Shield defeated Evolution in a six-man tag team match at Extreme Rules on May 4.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_78185.shtml|title=Caldwell's Extreme Rules PPV results 5/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Bryan vs. Kane, Evolution vs. Shield, Cena vs. Wyatt steel cage match|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 4, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506113832/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_78185.shtml|archive-date=May 6, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=May 6, 2014}} The following night on Raw, Triple H forced Ambrose to defend his United States Championship in a 20-man battle royal, which saw Ambrose surviving until the final two before ultimately being eliminated by Sheamus, thus ending his title reign at 351 days.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_78209.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 5/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – PPV fall-out, U.S. Title battle royal, IC Title re-match, Shield vs. Wyatts, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=May 5, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140510013806/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_78209.shtml|archive-date=May 10, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=May 23, 2014}}{{cite web|last=Asher|first=Matthew|title=Mat Matters: Temporarily shelving the YES! Movement IS what's best for business|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/MatMatters/2014/05/21/21687231.html|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=May 23, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140523061602/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/MatMatters/2014/05/21/21687231.html|archive-date=May 23, 2014|url-status=usurped}} The Shield once again defeated Evolution at Payback on June 1 in a No Holds Barred elimination match in June.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/06/01/21710506.html|title=WWE Payback: The Shield Evolved, Cena stood tall and Brie dropped a bombshell|last=Asher|first=Matthew|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140608095205/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/06/01/21710506.html|archive-date=June 8, 2014|url-status=usurped|access-date=June 8, 2014}} The following night on Raw, Rollins betrayed Ambrose and Reigns and aligned himself with The Authority, breaking up the group.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|title=Raw: Changing of the Shield|date=June 3, 2014|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=June 23, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706052937/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=dead}}

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Ambrose promptly began feuding with Rollins, which included the duo interfering in each other's matches.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/17/21745461.html|title=Raw: Money in the Bank title match gets its last two participants|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706070057/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/17/21745461.html|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=June 23, 2014}} During this period, Ambrose and Reigns amicably separated as a team, with Ambrose debuting new ring attire and new entrance music.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/20/21756216.html|title=Smackdown!: Money in the Bank challengers prepare with a 7 man tag match|last=Plummer|first=Dale|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706071218/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/20/21756216.html|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=June 23, 2014}} Ambrose competed the 2014 Money in the Bank ladder match on June 29, which Rollins would win after Kane attacked Ambrose.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/06/29/21774111.html|title=Cena takes authority of the WWE title at Money in the Bank|last=Howell|first=Nolan|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140701093349/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/06/29/21774111.html|archive-date=July 1, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=June 30, 2014}} Ambrose was scheduled to face Rollins at Battleground on July 20, but he was ejected from the arena by Triple H after a pre-match brawl with Rollins. Rollins was later announced as the winner via forfeit, prompting Ambrose to return to the arena and attack Rollins.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26462754|title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose by forfeit|last=Wortman|first=James|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714173012/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26462754|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=June 29, 2014}} Ambrose and Rollins eventually wrestled at SummerSlam on August 17 in a lumberjack match, which Ambrose lost after Kane again interfered and Rollins hit Ambrose with his Money in the Bank briefcase.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/08/18/21880261.html|title=Heels rule, Lesnar runs rampant at SummerSlam 2014|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331042759/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/08/18/21880261.html|archive-date=March 31, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=January 7, 2019}} The following night on Raw, Ambrose faced Rollins in a Falls Count Anywhere match, which Ambrose lost by knockout after interference from Kane once again. After the match, Rollins curb stomped his head through cinder blocks, giving Ambrose kayfabe (fictional) "head and spine trauma" and causing him to take a hiatus from WWE.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/wwe-raw-results-26579583/page-10|title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose in a WWE App Vote Match|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822083846/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/wwe-raw-results-26579583/page-10|archive-date=August 22, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=August 18, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/50264-wwe-raw-results-8-18-14-live-results-from-las-vegas|title=WWE Raw Results – 8/18/14 (Fallout from SummerSlam)|last1=Nemar|first1=Paul|date=August 19, 2014|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825001414/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/50264-wwe-raw-results-8-18-14-live-results-from-las-vegas|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=September 3, 2014}}{{cite web|url= https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/dean-ambrose-injured-on-raw-refuses-treatment|title=Dean Ambrose injured on Raw, refuses treatment|publisher=WWE|date=August 19, 2014}} Ambrose returned at Night of Champions on September 21 and attacked Rollins.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/09/22/21956636.html|title=Night of Champions, recycled goods|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626220759/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/09/22/21956636.html|archive-date=June 26, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=September 22, 2014}} The duo faced off in a Hell in a Cell match the following month at Hell in a Cell on October 26, where Ambrose lost again when the returning Bray Wyatt interfered and attacked him.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/10/26/22031761.html|title=Cena and Rollins survive Cell stipulations|last=Asher|first=Matthew|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626233204/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/10/26/22031761.html|archive-date=June 26, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=October 28, 2014}}

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After consecutive losses to Wyatt at Survivor Series on November 23 and TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 14,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/11/24/22091341.html|title=WWE Survivor Series: The Authority feels the Sting of defeat|last=Kapur|first=Bob|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627065019/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/11/24/22091341.html|archive-date=June 27, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=November 24, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82280.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Report 12/14: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Cena vs. Rollins, Ambrose vs. Wyatt, more|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 14, 2014|access-date=December 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215063101/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82280.shtml|archive-date=December 15, 2014|url-status=live}} Ambrose defeated Wyatt in a Boot Camp Match at Tribute to the Troops,{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52199-wwe-tribute-to-the-troops-results-12-17-14-usa-special/|title=WWE Tribute to the Troops Results – 12/17/14 (USA Special)|publisher=WrestleView|first=Mike|last=Tedesco|date=December 17, 2014|access-date=December 17, 2014}} before losing to Wyatt yet again in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight on the December 22 episode of Raw.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82416.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/22: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Hulk Hogan guest-hosts, Piper's Pit, IC Title, Cena vs. Rollins, Street Fight re-re-re-match, more|date=December 22, 2014|access-date=December 22, 2014|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|last=Caldwell|first=James|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224174007/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82416.shtml|archive-date=December 24, 2014|url-status=live}} The feud between the two concluded when Wyatt defeated Ambrose in an ambulance match on the January 5, 2015, episode of Raw.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more|date=January 5, 2015|access-date=January 26, 2015|author=Caldwell, James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106074618/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|archive-date=January 6, 2015|url-status=live}} At the Royal Rumble on January 25, Ambrose participated in the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by Big Show and Kane.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml|title=Caldwell's Royal Rumble PPV report 1/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, annual Royal Rumble match, more|date=January 25, 2015|access-date=January 25, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|author=Caldwell, James|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127230727/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml|archive-date=January 27, 2015|url-status=live}} Ambrose then began a feud with Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett.{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 2/16/15 (Bryan and Reigns in action)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53063-wwe-raw-results-2-16-15-live-results-from-orlando|publisher=WrestleView.com|access-date=February 17, 2015|date=February 17, 2015}} He failed to win the championship from Barrett at Fastlane on February 22 and WrestleMania 31 on March 29.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_83486.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Fast Lane PPV Results 2/22|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 22, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223050336/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_83486.shtml|archive-date=February 23, 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84175.shtml|title=Caldwell's WM31 PPV results 3/29: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of WWE World Title match, Taker's return, Sting vs. Triple H, Cena vs. Rusev, Rock/UFC surprise, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 29, 2015|access-date=March 30, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150331225800/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84175.shtml|archive-date=March 31, 2015|url-status=live}} Ambrose defeated Luke Harper at Extreme Rules in a Chicago Street Fight on April 26, his first singles victory on a pay-per-view event since The Shield split up.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml#.VT2oBZPm6aE|title=Caldwell's Extreme Rules PPV Report 4/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV - Rollins vs. Orton steel cage, Cena vs. Rusev, Last Man Standing, more|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=April 26, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427183338/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml#.VT2oBZPm6aE|archive-date=April 27, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=April 27, 2015}} The following night on Raw, Ambrose competed in the 2015 King of the Ring tournament, but was disqualified from the competition during his quarterfinal match with Sheamus, after interference from Dolph Ziggler.{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results - 4/27/15 (Payback main event set)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54206-wwe-raw-results-4-27-15-live-results-from-green-bay|website=wrestleview.com|access-date=April 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802170339/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54206-wwe-raw-results-4-27-15-live-results-from-green-bay/|archive-date=August 2, 2017|url-status=live|date=April 28, 2015}}

Ambrose returned to feud with Rollins over the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, defeating him in a non-title match on the May 4 episode of Raw. As a result of this, he was added to Rollins's championship defense at Payback on May 17 against Randy Orton and Roman Reigns.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54301-wwe-raw-results-5-4-15-live-results-from-montreal|title=WWE Raw Results - 5/4/15 (Changes to Payback main event)|last1=Nemer|first1=Paul|date=May 5, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505061441/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54301-wwe-raw-results-5-4-15-live-results-from-montreal|archive-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=May 5, 2015}} Rollins would retain his championship at Payback.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins won a Fatal 4-Way Match|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205173502/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106|archive-date=December 5, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=May 17, 2015}} At Elimination Chamber on May 31, Ambrose faced Rollins in a singles match for the championship. He won the match by disqualification after Rollins shoved the referee, but did not win the title, as championships cannot change hands by disqualification.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200|title=Dean Ambrose def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins via Disqualification|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527030706/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200|archive-date=May 27, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=May 31, 2015}} Regardless, Ambrose stole the championship belt from him and challenged Rollins to a ladder match for the title at Money in the Bank on June 14, which he narrowly lost.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-ladder-match-27453310|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617083909/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-ladder-match-27453310|archive-date=June 17, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2015}}

After Money in the Bank, Ambrose teamed up with Roman Reigns to defeat Wyatt and Harper at SummerSlam on August 23.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|title=Caldwell's SummerSlam Report 8/23: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more matches|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=August 23, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904175855/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|archive-date=September 4, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=August 23, 2015}} The following night on Raw, Ambrose and Reigns fought Wyatt and Harper in a SummerSlam rematch, during which Braun Strowman made his WWE debut, helping Harper and Wyatt.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/55897-wwe-raw-results-8-24-15-live-results-from-brooklyn|title=WWE Raw Results - 8/24/15 (The Dudleys, Sting return)|last1=Namako|first1=Jason|date=August 25, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825151407/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/55897-wwe-raw-results-8-24-15-live-results-from-brooklyn|archive-date=August 25, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=August 25, 2015}} At Night of Champions on September 20, Ambrose, Reigns and a returning Chris Jericho were defeated by Wyatt, Harper, and Strowman in a six-man tag team match.{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Night of Champions PPV Report 9/20|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=September 25, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222739/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87597.shtml|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=live}} After Rollins legitimately injured his knee on November 3, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship was declared vacant; Ambrose entered a 16-man tournament to determine a new champion.{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins suffers knee injury, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Survivor Series|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051|publisher=WWE|author=WWE Staff|access-date=November 5, 2015|date=November 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106023300/http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051|archive-date=November 6, 2015|url-status=live}} After defeating Tyler Breeze in the first round,{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results - 11/9/15 (WWE Title Tournament starts)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56836-wwe-raw-results-11-9-15-full-coverage-from-manchester|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=November 11, 2015|date=November 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112083914/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56836-wwe-raw-results-11-9-15-full-coverage-from-manchester|archive-date=November 12, 2015|url-status=live}} Dolph Ziggler in the quarterfinals{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results - 11/16/15 (Final Survivor Series hype)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56905-wwe-raw-results-11-16-15-live-results-from-greenville|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=November 17, 2015|date=November 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117192549/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/56905-wwe-raw-results-11-16-15-live-results-from-greenville|archive-date=November 17, 2015|url-status=live}} and Kevin Owens in the semifinals,{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Dean Ambrose def. Kevin Owens (WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semifinals)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2015/dean-ambrose-kevin-owens-28201140|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 22, 2015|date=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120003038/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2015/dean-ambrose-kevin-owens-28201140|archive-date=November 20, 2015|url-status=live}} Ambrose ultimately made it to the finals at the Survivor Series main event on November 22 but lost to Reigns.{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|title=Roman Reigns def. Dean Ambrose in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final Match; Sheamus cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-tournament-finals-28164052|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 22, 2015|date=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121050307/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-tournament-finals-28164052|archive-date=November 21, 2015|url-status=live}}

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In December, Ambrose won the Intercontinental Championship for the first time after defeating Owens at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2015/wwe-tlc-2015-results-28352302|title=WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2015 results|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215124114/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2015/wwe-tlc-2015-results-28352302|archive-date=December 15, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=December 14, 2015}} He successfully defended the title against Owens and Ziggler multiple times between December and January 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57235-wwe-smackdown-results-12-22-15-live-from-des-moines|title=WWE SmackDown results - 12/22/15 (IC Title Main event)|last1=Martin|first1=Adam|date=December 23, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112104635/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57235-wwe-smackdown-results-12-22-15-live-from-des-moines|archive-date=January 12, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57364-wwe-smackdown-results-1-7-16-ambrose-vs-owens|title=WWE SmackDown results - 1/7/16 (Ambrose vs. Owens)|last1=Martin|first1=Adam|date=January 8, 2016|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109063403/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57364-wwe-smackdown-results-1-7-16-ambrose-vs-owens|archive-date=January 9, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/intercontinental-champion-dean-ambrose-kevin-owens-last-man-standing-28502828|title=Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens (Last Man Standing Match)|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118052914/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/intercontinental-champion-dean-ambrose-kevin-owens-last-man-standing-28502828|archive-date=January 18, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2016}} Ambrose competed in the 2016 Royal Rumble match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, which he lost after being lastly eliminated by eventual winner Triple H.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/24/caldwell2016rumblereport/|title=1/24 WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live PPV Report|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=January 24, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128011920/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/24/caldwell2016rumblereport/|archive-date=January 28, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 24, 2016}} Ambrose would later lose the Intercontinental Championship back to Owens in a five-way match on the February 15 episode of Raw, after Owens pinned Tyler Breeze.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim|title=WWE Raw Results - 2/15/16 (Big Show vs. Braun Strowman)|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|date=February 16, 2016|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217015325/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim|archive-date=February 17, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=February 16, 2016}}

At Fastlane on February 21, Ambrose faced Reigns and Brock Lesnar in a triple threat match to determine the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 32, but lost after he was pinned by Reigns.{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=2/21 WWE Fast Lane Results – Caldwell's Complete Live PPV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/21/caldwellfastlaneppvreport/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223051511/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/21/caldwellfastlaneppvreport/|archive-date=February 23, 2016|url-status=live}} The following night on Raw, Ambrose challenged Lesnar to a No Holds Barred street fight match at WrestleMania 32, which Paul Heyman accepted on Lesnar's behalf.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/22/feb22rawcaldwell/|title=2/22 WWE Raw Results|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=February 22, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225211049/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/22/feb22rawcaldwell/|archive-date=February 25, 2016|url-status=live}} He then failed to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Triple H at the Roadblock event in March.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblock/march-12-2016-matches|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H battles Dean Ambrose|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305143450/http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblock/march-12-2016-matches|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=March 1, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/03/12/march12roadblockresults/|title=3/12 WWE Roadblock Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 12, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313061858/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/03/12/march12roadblockresults/|archive-date=March 13, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=March 12, 2016}} He was also unsuccessful in defeating Lesnar at WrestleMania 32.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/03/wm32liveresults/|title=4/3 WrestleMania 32 PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report on Main PPV|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=April 3, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404040347/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/03/wm32liveresults/|archive-date=April 4, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=April 3, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/dean-ambrose-brock-lesnar-street-fight-results|title=Brock Lesnar def. Dean Ambrose|last=Burdick|first=Michael|date=April 3, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414223020/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/dean-ambrose-brock-lesnar-street-fight-results|archive-date=April 14, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=April 17, 2016}} Following WrestleMania, Ambrose began a rivalry with Chris Jericho.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/|title=4/4 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Report on post-WM32|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=April 4, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405065827/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/04/april4rawresults/|archive-date=April 5, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=April 11, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/02/may2rawresults/|title=5/2 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live TV Report|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=May 2, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506040211/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/02/may2rawresults/|archive-date=May 6, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=May 3, 2016}} He defeated Jericho at Payback,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/01/payback2016results/|title=5/1 WWE Payback Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=May 1, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503115647/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/01/payback2016results/|archive-date=May 3, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=May 1, 2016}} and again at Extreme Rules in an Asylum match later that month to end the feud.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/62068-wwe-raw-results-51616-live-greensboro-usos-vs-luke-gallows-karl-anderson-extreme-rules-go-home/|title=WWE Raw Results – 5/16/16 (Live from Greensboro, The Usos vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Extreme Rules)|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|date=May 16, 2016|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519003927/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/62068-wwe-raw-results-51616-live-greensboro-usos-vs-luke-gallows-karl-anderson-extreme-rules-go-home/|archive-date=May 19, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=May 17, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/dean-ambrose-chris-jericho-asylum-match-results|title=Dean Ambrose def. Chris Jericho (Asylum Match)|last=Murphy|first=Ryan|date=May 22, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620232636/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/dean-ambrose-chris-jericho-asylum-match-results|archive-date=June 20, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=June 18, 2016}}

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| source = Wrestling Observer Newsletter writer Steve Khan on Ambrose's WWE World Heavyweight title cash-in at Money in the Bank{{cite web|last1=Khan|first1=Steve|date=June 23, 2016|title=Examining Dean Ambrose's roller coaster ride to the top of WWE|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/examining-dean-ambroses-roller-coaster-ride-top-wwe-215041|work=Wrestling Observer|access-date=June 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625132404/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/examining-dean-ambroses-roller-coaster-ride-top-wwe-215041|archive-date=June 25, 2016|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}

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In May, Ambrose qualified for the 2016 Money in the Bank ladder match,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresults/|title=5/23 WWE Raw TV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=May 23, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 23, 2016}} which he would win.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/money-bank-ladder-match-results|title=Dean Ambrose won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match|last=Powers|first=Kevin|date=June 19, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622051823/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/money-bank-ladder-match-results|archive-date=June 22, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=June 19, 2016}} Later that same night, he would cash in his Money in the Bank contract and defeat Rollins to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/19/619-wwe-mitb-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=6/19 WWE MITB PPV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 19, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621185909/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/19/619-wwe-mitb-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|archive-date=June 21, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=June 19, 2016}} Ambrose made his first title defense against Rollins on the July 18 episode of Raw, which ended in a draw after a double pinfall.{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=7/18 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live TV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/july18rawresultsfinal/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 18, 2016|access-date=July 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160722124007/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/july18rawresultsfinal/|archive-date=July 22, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=WWE Title match Update – WWE rules on double pin finish|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/718-raw-update-wwe-title-match-result/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 18, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721053707/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/718-raw-update-wwe-title-match-result/|archive-date=July 21, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-07-19/article/ambrose-rollins|title=Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins – WWE Championship Match|last=Burdick|first=Michael|date=July 19, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116023738/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-07-19/article/ambrose-rollins|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 9, 2019}} The following night at the 2016 WWE draft, Ambrose was drafted to the SmackDown brand, being the brand's first draft pick and bringing the WWE Championship with him; that same night, he pinned Rollins to retain the championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|date=July 19, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720044640/http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|archive-date=July 20, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=July 19, 2016}} At Battleground, Ambrose retained his title against Reigns and Rollins after pinning Reigns.{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=7/24 WWE Battleground Results – Caldwell's Complete Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727004908/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|archive-date=July 27, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results|title=WWE Champion Dean Ambrose def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins (Triple Threat Match)|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|date=July 24, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728021126/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results|archive-date=July 28, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=July 24, 2016}} Ambrose then successfully defended the renamed "WWE World Championship" against Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam in August.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/dean-ambrose-dolph-ziggler|title=WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler|last1=Clapp|first1=John|date=August 10, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806162824/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/dean-ambrose-dolph-ziggler|archive-date=August 6, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=August 10, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/wwe-world-champion-dean-ambrose-vs-dolph-ziggler-result|title=WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose def. Dolph Ziggler|last1=Powers|first1=Kevin|date=August 21, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823124809/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/wwe-world-champion-dean-ambrose-vs-dolph-ziggler-result|archive-date=August 23, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=August 21, 2016}}

At Backlash on September 11, he lost the title to AJ Styles after Styles performed a low blow and Styles Clash while the referee was incapacitated.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2016/dean-ambrose-vs-aj-styles-results|title=AJ Styles def. Dean Ambrose to win the WWE World Championship|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|date=September 11, 2016|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915062142/http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2016/dean-ambrose-vs-aj-styles-results|archive-date=September 15, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=September 11, 2016}} Ambrose was unsuccessful in regaining the championship at No Mercy on October 9 in a triple threat match also involving John Cena, who was pinned by Styles.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE No Mercy 2016 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship opens the show, The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler for the IC Title or Ziggler's career|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/powells-wwe-no-mercy-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-vs-dean-ambrose-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-ic-title-or-zigglers-career/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011163415/http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/10/09/powells-wwe-no-mercy-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-vs-dean-ambrose-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-ic-title-or-zigglers-career/|archive-date=October 11, 2016|url-status=live|date=October 9, 2016}} The following month at Survivor Series, Ambrose made up part of Team SmackDown alongside Styles, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton and Shane McMahon in a winning effort over Team Raw.{{cite web|title=Keller's WWE Survivor Series PPV Report11/20: Goldberg vs. Lesnar, Raw vs. Smackdown, The Miz vs. Sami Zayn, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/20/kellers-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-report-1120-goldberg-vs-lesnar-raw-vs-smackdown-miz-vs-sami-zayn/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123063722/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/11/20/kellers-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-report-1120-goldberg-vs-lesnar-raw-vs-smackdown-miz-vs-sami-zayn/|archive-date=November 23, 2016|url-status=live|date=November 21, 2016}} He would face Styles once again in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs for the WWE title.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/69058-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-wwe-world-championship-headline-tlc-ppv-december-4/|title=AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE World Championship to headline TLC PPV on December 4 in Dallas|last=Martin|first=Adam|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105033326/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/69058-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-wwe-world-championship-headline-tlc-ppv-december-4/|archive-date=November 5, 2016|url-status=live}} During the match, James Ellsworth interfered and pushed Ambrose off a ladder through multiple tables, allowing Styles to retain the title.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE TLC 2016 live review: AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose in a TLC match for the WWE Championship, The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/12/04/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-intercontinental-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206155040/http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/12/04/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-miz-vs-dolph-ziggler-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-intercontinental-championship/|archive-date=December 6, 2016|url-status=live}} Ambrose would then fail to become the number one contender for the reverted WWE Championship{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|title=WWE Championship|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214011819/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|archive-date=December 14, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2016}} in a fatal four-way elimination match involving Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, and The Miz.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/13/1213-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|title=12/13 WWE Smackdown Live – Parks's Ongoing, Real-Time Report|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220121147/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/13/1213-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report/|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=live|date=December 14, 2016}}

On the January 3, 2017, episode of SmackDown, Ambrose defeated The Miz to win the Intercontinental Championship for the second time.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/03/13-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report-including-miz-vs-ambrose-c-title/|title=1/3 WWE Smackdown Live – Parks's Ongoing, Real-Time Report, including Miz vs. Ambrose for the I.C. Title|last=Parks|first=Greg|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104233731/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/03/13-wwe-smackdown-live-parkss-ongoing-real-time-report-including-miz-vs-ambrose-c-title/|archive-date=January 4, 2017|url-status=live}} He participated in the 2017 Royal Rumble match in which he lasted almost 27 minutes before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/article/2017-royal-rumble-statistics-entrants-eliminations|title=Full 2017 Royal Rumble Match statistics: entrants, eliminations, times and more|date=January 30, 2017|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201203305/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/article/2017-royal-rumble-statistics-entrants-eliminations|archive-date=February 1, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=January 30, 2017}} On February 12, Ambrose took part in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match at the event of the same name, where he eliminated Baron Corbin with a roll-up pin only for Corbin to attack him afterward, allowing Miz to eliminate Ambrose.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=2/12 Powell's WWE Elimination Chamber 2017 live review: John Cena vs. AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz vs. Baron Corbin vs. Bray Wyatt in an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/02/12/212-powells-wwe-elimination-chamber-2017-live-review-john-cena-vs-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-vs-miz-vs-baron-corbin-vs-bray-wyatt-elimination-chamber-match-wwe/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213060952/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/02/12/212-powells-wwe-elimination-chamber-2017-live-review-john-cena-vs-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-vs-miz-vs-baron-corbin-vs-bray-wyatt-elimination-chamber-match-wwe/|archive-date=February 13, 2017|url-status=live}} A match was set between Ambrose and Corbin at the WrestleMania 33 pre-show on April 2, where Ambrose retained his Intercontinental Championship.{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-kickoff-show-live-review-neville-vs-austin-aries-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|title=Powell's WrestleMania 33 Kickoff Show live review: Neville vs. Austin Aries for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 2, 2017|access-date=April 3, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402224312/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-kickoff-show-live-review-neville-vs-austin-aries-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|archive-date=April 2, 2017|url-status=live}} Two nights later on SmackDown, Ambrose wrestled in his final match for the brand, in a losing effort to Corbin in a non-title match.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/04/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-44-wrestlemania-33-fallout-including-celebration-interview-orton-rematches-miz-maryse-call-cena-nikki/|title=KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/4: WrestleMania 33 fallout including celebration interview with Orton, rematches, Miz & Maryse, and some NXT call-ups!|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=April 4, 2017|access-date=April 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406201303/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/04/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-44-wrestlemania-33-fallout-including-celebration-interview-orton-rematches-miz-maryse-call-cena-nikki/|archive-date=April 6, 2017|url-status=live}} Following that, Ambrose was moved to the Raw brand as a result of the Superstar Shake-up.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/10/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-410-superstar-shakeup-begins-two-smackdown-wrestlers-coming-ring-full-report/|title=Keller's WWE Monday Night Raw 4/10: Superstar Shakeup begins with two Smackdown wrestlers coming to the ring, full report|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|date=April 10, 2017|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411140814/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/10/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-410-superstar-shakeup-begins-two-smackdown-wrestlers-coming-ring-full-report/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 10, 2017}} He would then continue his feud with The Miz, who was also drafted to Raw in the Superstar Shake-up,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/01/kellers-wwe-raw-report-51-coverage-live-post-payback-event-including-latest-alexa-braun-reigns/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 5/1: Coverage of live post-Payback event including latest with Alexa, Braun, Reigns|date=May 1, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505100254/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/01/kellers-wwe-raw-report-51-coverage-live-post-payback-event-including-latest-alexa-braun-reigns/|archive-date=May 5, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 5/15: Ongoing coverage including Miz vs. Dean Ambrose, latest on Strowman-Reigns, Sheamus & Cesaro|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-515-ongoing-coverage-including-miz-vs-dean-ambrose-latest-strowman-reigns-sheamus-cesaro/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519114252/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-515-ongoing-coverage-including-miz-vs-dean-ambrose-latest-strowman-reigns-sheamus-cesaro/|archive-date=May 19, 2017|url-status=live}} eventually losing the Intercontinental title to him at Extreme Rules in June, thus ending his reign at 152 days.{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=6/4 Powell's WWE Extreme Rules Live Review: Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins in a five-way to become No. 1 contender to the WWE Universal Championship, The Hardys vs. Sheamus and Cesaro in a cage match for the Raw Tag Titles|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/06/04/64-powells-wwe-extreme-rules-live-review-finn-balor-vs-samoa-joe-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-five-way-become-no-1-contender-wwe-universal-championshi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605004029/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/06/04/64-powells-wwe-extreme-rules-live-review-finn-balor-vs-samoa-joe-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-five-way-become-no-1-contender-wwe-universal-championshi/|archive-date=June 5, 2017|url-status=live|date=June 4, 2017}} Ambrose continued to feud with The Miz, leading up to a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship at Great Balls of Fire on July 9, where he lost as a result of interference by The Miztourage (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas).{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Dean Ambrose|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/great-balls-of-fire/wwe-great-balls-of-fire-2017/the-miz-dean-ambrose-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713012834/http://www.wwe.com/shows/great-balls-of-fire/wwe-great-balls-of-fire-2017/the-miz-dean-ambrose-results|archive-date=July 13, 2017|url-status=live}}

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On the July 10 episode of Raw, Seth Rollins saved Ambrose from an attack by The Miz and The Miztourage.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/10/kellers-wwe-raw-report-710-fallout-great-balls-fire-including-strowman-reigns/|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/10: Fallout from Great Balls of Fire including Strowman-Reigns, Cass gloats, more|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714155538/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/10/kellers-wwe-raw-report-710-fallout-great-balls-fire-including-strowman-reigns/|archive-date=July 14, 2017|url-status=live}} After Rollins failed to gain Ambrose's trust for several weeks,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-717-reigns-vs-joe-earn-universal-title-shot-summerslam-angle-mystery-revealed/|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/17: Reigns vs. Joe to earn Universal Title shot at Summerslam, Angle mystery revealed|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=July 17, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=July 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721010550/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-717-reigns-vs-joe-earn-universal-title-shot-summerslam-angle-mystery-revealed/|archive-date=July 21, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=WWE Raw results, recap: Main event set for SummerSlam, mini Shield reunion|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-main-event-set-for-summerslam-mini-shield-reunion/|work=CBS Sports|date=July 25, 2017 |access-date=July 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728075333/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-main-event-set-for-summerslam-mini-shield-reunion/|archive-date=July 28, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=WWE RAW Results – 7/31/17 (Reigns vs. Strowman vs. Joe)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/87587-wwe-raw-results-july-31-2017/|website=WrestleView|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804002331/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/87587-wwe-raw-results-july-31-2017/|archive-date=August 4, 2017|url-status=live|date=July 31, 2017}} the two argued in the ring on the August 14 episode of Raw and eventually brawled with each other before fighting off Cesaro and Sheamus and reuniting the team.{{cite magazine|title=WWE Raw Live Results: SummerSlam Go-Home Show|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-summerslam-go-home-show-240941|magazine=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=August 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815025059/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-summerslam-go-home-show-240941|archive-date=August 15, 2017|url-status=live}} At SummerSlam on August 20, Ambrose and Rollins defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, making Ambrose both a Triple Crown and Grand Slam champion in the process.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/new-grand-slam-winners|title=The new Grand Slam winners: The eight Superstars who have won every active championship|date=August 27, 2017|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102115711/http://www.wwe.com/article/new-grand-slam-winners|archive-date=November 2, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Cesaro & Sheamus to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/cesaro-sheamus-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-results|work=WWE|date=August 20, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821092135/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/cesaro-sheamus-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-results|archive-date=August 21, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2017 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship, Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins for the Raw Tag Titles|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/20/powells-wwe-summerslam-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-samoa-joe-vs-roman-reigns-wwe-universal-championship-jinder-mahal-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-wwe-champio/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821024325/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/20/powells-wwe-summerslam-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-samoa-joe-vs-roman-reigns-wwe-universal-championship-jinder-mahal-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-wwe-champio/|archive-date=August 21, 2017|url-status=live|date=August 20, 2017}} Ambrose and Rollins successfully defended the titles against Cesaro and Sheamus at No Mercy, after Ambrose pinned Sheamus.{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Cesaro & Sheamus|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-cesaro-sheamus-results|work=WWE|access-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925132200/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-cesaro-sheamus-results|archive-date=September 25, 2017|url-status=live}}

On the October 9 episode of Raw, Ambrose and Rollins reunited with Roman Reigns.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 10/9: Shield reunion continues, Miz TV with Sheamus & Cesaro, TLC build up continues|last=Keller|first=Wade|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155546/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/|archive-date=October 10, 2017|url-status=live}} The newly reformed Shield was due to face the team of Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Kane, The Miz and Sheamus at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in a 5-on-3 handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs match,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match|title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (5-on-3 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match)|last1=Burdick|first1=Michael|publisher=WWE|access-date=October 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021060319/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match|archive-date=October 21, 2017|url-status=live}} but Reigns was replaced by Kurt Angle over an illness concern.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1|title=Breaking News: Kurt Angle will return to action and replace Roman Reigns at WWE TLC; AJ Styles to battle "The Demon" Finn Bálor|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=WWE|access-date=October 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021033901/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1|archive-date=October 21, 2017|url-status=live}} Ambrose, Rollins, and Angle would go on to win the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-braun-strowman-miz-kane-cesaro-sheamush|title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (3-on-5 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match)|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|publisher=WWE|access-date=October 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104162513/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-braun-strowman-miz-kane-cesaro-sheamush|archive-date=November 4, 2017|url-status=live}} Ambrose and Rollins were scheduled to face SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos in an interbrand match at Survivor Series,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-vs-the-usos|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024113251/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-vs-the-usos|url-status=dead|title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins vs. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|work=WWE|archive-date=October 24, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017}} but lost the tag titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus on the November 6 episode of Raw after a distraction from SmackDown's The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods),{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/06/116-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-vs-sheamus-cesaro-raw-tag-titles-kurt-angle-miz-tv-elias-vs-jason-jordan-guitar-pole-match/|title=11/6 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus and Cesaro for the Raw Tag Titles, Kurt Angle on Miz TV, Elias vs. Jason Jordan|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107053312/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/06/116-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-vs-sheamus-cesaro-raw-tag-titles-kurt-angle-miz-tv-elias-vs-jason-jordan-guitar-pole-match/|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=live}} thus ending their reign at 78 days.WWE recognizes their reign as lasting 79 days. Source: {{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships|title=Raw Tag Team Championships|access-date=August 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828125145/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships|archive-date=August 28, 2017|url-status=live}} This led to a match between The Shield and The New Day at Survivor Series two weeks later,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day|title=The Shield vs. The New Day|last1=Burdick|first1=Michael|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115223050/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day|archive-date=November 15, 2017|url-status=live}} which the former won.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results|title=The Shield def. The New Day|last1=Wortman|first1=James|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122234351/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results|archive-date=November 22, 2017|url-status=live}} In December 2017, Ambrose suffered a triceps injury, reportedly rendering him out of action for nine months.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-right-arm-injury|title=Dean Ambrose suffers arm injury on Raw|publisher=WWE|date=December 18, 2017|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321152622/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-right-arm-injury|archive-date=March 21, 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-surgery-update-dec-2017|title=Dean Ambrose injury will keep him out approximately nine months|last1=Wortman|first1=James|publisher=WWE|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322175814/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-surgery-update-dec-2017|archive-date=March 22, 2018|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11502075/wwe-star-dean-ambrose-reveals-he-nearly-died-due-to-staph-infection|title=WWE star Dean Ambrose reveals he 'nearly died' due to staph infection|date=September 19, 2018|publisher=Sky Sports|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112044309/https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11502075/wwe-star-dean-ambrose-reveals-he-nearly-died-due-to-staph-infection|archive-date=January 12, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 11, 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/wrestling/wwe-star-dean-ambrose-says-13253475|title=WWE star Dean Ambrose says he "nearly died" from a Staph infection|last=Docking|first=Neil|date=September 15, 2018|newspaper=Daily Mirror|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111232817/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/wrestling/wwe-star-dean-ambrose-says-13253475|archive-date=January 11, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 11, 2019}}

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On the August 13, 2018, episode of Raw, Ambrose returned with a new look consisting of short hair, a full beard, and a more muscular physique.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/13/8-13-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-summerslam-hype-heyman-lesnar-follow-up-rousey-bliss-hype-ziggler-seth-contract-signing/|title=8/13 WWE RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on final Summerslam hype, Heyman-Lesnar follow-up, Rousey-Bliss hype, Ziggler-Seth contract signing|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=August 13, 2018|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815201207/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/13/8-13-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-summerslam-hype-heyman-lesnar-follow-up-rousey-bliss-hype-ziggler-seth-contract-signing/|archive-date=August 15, 2018|url-status=live}} He assisted Rollins against an attack from Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler. Six days later, he assisted Rollins in winning the Intercontinental Championship from Ziggler at SummerSlam.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/19/wwe-summerslam-results-8-19-kellers-report-on-lesnar-vs-reigns-bliss-vs-rousey-styles-vs-joe-ziggler-vs-rollins-carmella-vs-charlotte-vs-becky-braun-vs-owens/|title=WWE Summerslam Results 8/19: Keller's report on Lesnar vs. Reigns, Bliss vs. Rousey, Styles vs. Joe, Ziggler vs. Rollins, Carmella vs. Charlotte vs. Becky, Braun vs. Owens|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 19, 2018|access-date=October 6, 2018|first=Wade|last=Keller|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006195107/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/19/wwe-summerslam-results-8-19-kellers-report-on-lesnar-vs-reigns-bliss-vs-rousey-styles-vs-joe-ziggler-vs-rollins-carmella-vs-charlotte-vs-becky-braun-vs-owens/|archive-date=October 6, 2018|url-status=live}} The following night on Raw, Ambrose and Rollins aided Universal Champion Roman Reigns in attacking Braun Strowman when the latter attempted to cash-in his Money in the Bank contract, once again reuniting The Shield.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/20/8-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-full-run-down-and-analysis-of-post-summerslam-episode-including-reigns-stepping-out-in-brooklyn-as-new-champion/|title=8/20 WWE Raw Results: Keller's full run-down and analysis of post-Summerslam episode including Reigns stepping out in Brooklyn as new champion|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=August 20, 2018|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121220645/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/20/8-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-full-run-down-and-analysis-of-post-summerslam-episode-including-reigns-stepping-out-in-brooklyn-as-new-champion/|archive-date=January 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2019}} At Hell in a Cell, Ambrose and Rollins were unsuccessful in defeating Ziggler and McIntyre for the Raw Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntrye def. Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntrye-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=September 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917143516/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/dolph-ziggler-drew-mcintrye-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results|archive-date=September 17, 2018|url-status=live}} In October, The Shield defeated Ziggler, McIntyre, and Strowman at Super Show-Down.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/article/wwe-super-show-down-2018-results|title=WWE Super Show-Down 2018 results|publisher=WWE|date=October 6, 2018|access-date=October 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006115745/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/article/wwe-super-show-down-2018-results|archive-date=October 6, 2018|url-status=live}} Two nights later on Raw, they were defeated by the same trio in a rematch. After the match, a frustrated Ambrose walked away from his teammates.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/|title=10/8 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Super Show-down fallout as they head to Evolution and Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=October 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014250/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/|archive-date=October 13, 2018|url-status=live}}

On the October 22 episode of Raw, after Reigns announced the return of his real-life leukemia and relinquished the Universal Championship, Ambrose and Rollins defeated Ziggler and McIntyre to capture the Raw Tag Team Championship for the second time. However, Ambrose immediately attacked Rollins after the match, turning heel for the first time since 2014.{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=10/22 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Roman Reigns announces he has leukemia, forfeits the WWE Universal Championship, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose for the Raw Tag Titles, Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella contract signing for WWE Evolution, Triple H and Shawn Michaels appear|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/22/10-22-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-drew-mcintyre-and-dolph-ziggler-vs-seth-rollins-and-dean-ambrose-for-the-raw-tag-titles-ronda-rousey-and-nikki-bella-contract-signing-for-wwe-evolution/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023042808/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/22/10-22-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-drew-mcintyre-and-dolph-ziggler-vs-seth-rollins-and-dean-ambrose-for-the-raw-tag-titles-ronda-rousey-and-nikki-bella-contract-signing-for-wwe-evolution/|archive-date=October 23, 2018|url-status=live|date=October 22, 2018}} Two weeks later on Raw, Ambrose attacked Rollins again, after Rollins lost the tag titles in a handicap match against AOP (Akam and Rezar).{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=11/05 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Survivor Series developments, Raw Tag Title match, Riott Squad vs. Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Natalya, Dolph Ziggler vs. Elias, Nia Jax vs. Ember Moon, Bobby Lashley vs. Finn Balor|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/05/11-05-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-survivor-series-developments-raw-tag-title-match-riott-squad-vs-sasha-banks-bayley-and-natalya-dolph-ziggler-vs-elias-nia-jax-vs-ember-moon-bobby-lash/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106051359/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/05/11-05-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-survivor-series-developments-raw-tag-title-match-riott-squad-vs-sasha-banks-bayley-and-natalya-dolph-ziggler-vs-elias-nia-jax-vs-ember-moon-bobby-lash/|archive-date=November 6, 2018|url-status=live}}

The following week, Ambrose burned his Shield vest and explained that being part of the group had made him weak.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/12/11-12-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-brock-lesnar-and-stephanie-mcmahon-appear-alexa-bliss-names-the-womens-team-raw-last-two-men-announced-for-mens-team-raw-final-hype-for-ww/|title=11/12 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Brock Lesnar and Stephanie McMahon appear, Alexa Bliss names the women's Team Raw, last two men announced for men's Team Raw, final hype for WWE Survivor Series|date=November 12, 2018|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114060543/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/12/11-12-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-brock-lesnar-and-stephanie-mcmahon-appear-alexa-bliss-names-the-womens-team-raw-last-two-men-announced-for-mens-team-raw-final-hype-for-ww/|archive-date=November 14, 2018|url-status=live}} He would continue to taunt Rollins over the following weeks by stalking him,{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/19/11-19-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-the-night-after-survivor-series-braun-strowman-finds-out-when-hell-get-his-matches-with-brock-lesnar-and-baron-corbin-the-build-to-wwe-tlc-be/|title=11/19 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: The night after Survivor Series, Braun Strowman finds out when he'll get his matches with Brock Lesnar and Baron Corbin, the build to WWE TLC begins|date=November 19, 2018|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120051526/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/19/11-19-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-the-night-after-survivor-series-braun-strowman-finds-out-when-hell-get-his-matches-with-brock-lesnar-and-baron-corbin-the-build-to-wwe-tlc-be/|archive-date=November 20, 2018|url-status=live}} getting vaccinated against what he perceived to be Rollins's "illness",{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/11/26/11-26-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-lashley-vs-elias-seth-rollins-ic-title-open-challenge-latest-on-tlc-ppv-hype/|title=11/26 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Lashley vs. Elias, Seth Rollins' IC Title open challenge, latest on TLC PPV hype|date=November 26, 2018|last=Keller|first=Wade|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222173634/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/11/26/11-26-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-lashley-vs-elias-seth-rollins-ic-title-open-challenge-latest-on-tlc-ppv-hype/|archive-date=December 22, 2018|url-status=live}} and ordering his own personal SWAT team to attack Rollins, subsequently christening himself the "Moral Compass of WWE".{{cite web |title=WWE Raw Live Results: Vince McMahon Returns |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-vince-mcmahon-returns-272636 |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=December 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193447/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-vince-mcmahon-returns-272636 |archive-date=December 18, 2018 |url-status=live |date=December 18, 2018 }} Ambrose defeated Rollins at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in December to win the Intercontinental Championship, beginning his third reign with the title.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2018/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results|title=Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins to become the new Intercontinental Champion|last1=Beningo|first1=Anthony|date=December 16, 2018|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217202228/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2018/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results|archive-date=December 17, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=December 16, 2018}} Throughout the following weeks, he successfully defended his title against Tyler Breeze,{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-12-17/article/intercontinental-champion-dean-ambrose-def-tyler-breeze-open-challenge|title=Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose def. Tyler Breeze (Open Challenge)|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=December 17, 2018|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145553/https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/raw/2018-12-17/article/intercontinental-champion-dean-ambrose-def-tyler-breeze-open-challenge|archive-date=January 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2019}} Apollo Crews,{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2018-12-31/article/intercontinental-champion-dean-ambrose-def-apollo-crews|title=Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose def. Apollo Crews|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=December 31, 2018|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145604/https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/raw/2018-12-31/article/intercontinental-champion-dean-ambrose-def-apollo-crews|archive-date=January 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2019}} and Rollins,{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-01-07/article/dean-ambrose-def-seth-rollins-falls-count-anywhere-match-bobby-lashley|title=Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins (Falls Count Anywhere Match)|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=January 7, 2019|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145540/https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/raw/2019-01-07/article/dean-ambrose-def-seth-rollins-falls-count-anywhere-match-bobby-lashley|archive-date=January 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2019}} before losing the championship to Bobby Lashley on the January 14, 2019, episode of Raw, in a triple threat match also involving Rollins, ending his reign at 29 days.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/14 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Dean Ambrose vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Championship, Ronda Rousey and Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax and Tamina, the Royal Rumble build continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 14, 2019|access-date=January 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115083430/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|archive-date=January 15, 2019|url-status=live}}

Ambrose entered the 2019 Royal Rumble match at number 14, but was eliminated by Aleister Black.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Kickoff Show live review: Rusev vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the U.S. Championship, Buddy Murphy vs. Hideo Itami vs. Kalisto vs. Akira Tozawa for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-2019-kickoff-show-live-review-rusev-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-u-s-championship-buddy-murphy-vs-hideo-itami-vs-kalisto-vs-akira-tozawa-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128083409/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-2019-kickoff-show-live-review-rusev-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-u-s-championship-buddy-murphy-vs-hideo-itami-vs-kalisto-vs-akira-tozawa-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship/|archive-date=January 28, 2019|url-status=live|date=January 27, 2019}} The following night on Raw, he interrupted Royal Rumble winner Rollins and Triple H, proclaiming that Rollins never defeated him clean without interference and provoking Triple H into booking them in a match, which Ambrose subsequently lost.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/28/12-28-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-post-royal-rumble-episode-including-seth-rollins-rumble-victory/|title=1/28 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on post-Royal Rumble episode including Seth Rollins Rumble victory|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=January 28, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202153914/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/28/12-28-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-post-royal-rumble-episode-including-seth-rollins-rumble-victory/|archive-date=February 2, 2019|url-status=live}} A few hours after Raw went off the air, it was reported that Ambrose had informed WWE officials that he would not be renewing his contract and would be leaving WWE shortly after WrestleMania 35.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/dean-ambrose-finishing-with-wwe/|title=Dean Ambrose Reportedly Finishing Up With WWE After WrestleMania|first=Ryan|last=Satin|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130110510/http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/dean-ambrose-finishing-with-wwe/|archive-date=January 30, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-news-rumors-dean-ambrose-will-leave-the-company-after-wrestlemania-35/|title=WWE news, rumors: Dean Ambrose will leave the company after WrestleMania 35|website=CBSSports.com|date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130111753/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-news-rumors-dean-ambrose-will-leave-the-company-after-wrestlemania-35/|archive-date=January 30, 2019|url-status=live}} WWE subsequently confirmed his decision in a statement.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/29/wwe-confirms-pwtorch-report-that-dean-ambrose-is-leaving-wwe-in-april-when-his-contract-expires-aew-speculation/ |title=WWE confirms PWTorch report that Dean Ambrose may be leaving WWE in April when his contract expires, AEW speculation |access-date=January 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190130110222/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/29/wwe-confirms-pwtorch-report-that-dean-ambrose-is-leaving-wwe-in-april-when-his-contract-expires-aew-speculation/ |archive-date=January 30, 2019 |url-status=live |date=January 29, 2019 }} It was reported that he had been offered an improved contract by WWE, which he turned down due to long-standing frustration with the creative direction of his character and a particular dislike of the "hokey" material he had been given.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/29/dean-ambrose-leaving-wwe-shortly-after-wrestlemania-when-his-contract-expires-in-april/ |title=Dean Ambrose leaving WWE shortly after WrestleMania when his contract expires in April |access-date=January 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129221743/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/29/dean-ambrose-leaving-wwe-shortly-after-wrestlemania-when-his-contract-expires-in-april/ |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |url-status=live |date=January 29, 2019 }}

After weeks of teasing a reunion,{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/02/11/2-11-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-becky-lynch-invited-back-seth-rollins-responds-to-brock-lesnar-angles-next-step-riot-wants-ronda/|title=2/11 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Becky Lynch invited back, Seth Rollins responds to Brock Lesnar, Angle's next step, Riot wants Ronda|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=February 11, 2019|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212190342/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/02/11/2-11-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-becky-lynch-invited-back-seth-rollins-responds-to-brock-lesnar-angles-next-step-riot-wants-ronda/|archive-date=February 12, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=WWE RAW REPORT: GOOD NEWS FROM ROMAN REIGNS, ARE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THE NEW CONTRACT SIGNINGS?, A REUNION?, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124452&p=3|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226111419/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124452&p=3|archive-date=February 26, 2019|url-status=live}} Ambrose reunited with Rollins and the recently returned Reigns on the March 4 episode of Raw, after they assisted Ambrose from an attack by Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and Elias the previous week, turning Ambrose face once again.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/|title=3/4 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Batista follow-up, Rousey's championship status, Shield reunion, Che & Jost from SNL Weekend Update guest host|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=March 4, 2019|access-date=March 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043026/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/|archive-date=March 6, 2019|url-status=live}} At Fastlane on March 10, The Shield defeated the team of McIntyre, Lashley, and Corbin.{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=The Shield def. Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results|work=WWE|access-date=March 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327092631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}} In his final singles matches in WWE, Ambrose would lose to McIntyre several times on Raw.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/11/3-11-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-shields-farewell-batista-and-triple-h-finn-balor-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-intercontinental-championship-all-roads-lead-to-wrestlemania-coming-out-of-wwe-fas/|title=3/11 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: The Shield's farewell, Batista and Triple H, Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley for the Intercontinental Championship, all roads lead to WrestleMania coming out of WWE Fastlane|date=March 11, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091750/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/11/3-11-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-shields-farewell-batista-and-triple-h-finn-balor-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-intercontinental-championship-all-roads-lead-to-wrestlemania-coming-out-of-wwe-fas/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/25/3-25-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-ronda-rousey-becky-lynch-and-charlotte-flair-face-riott-squad-in-beat-the-clock-challenge-matches-kurt-angle-vs-samoa-joe-the-penultimate-edition-before-wrestlem/|title=3/25 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte Flair face Riott Squad in Beat The Clock Challenge matches, Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe, the penultimate edition before WrestleMania 35|date=March 25, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 26, 2019}} On the April 8 episode of Raw, Ambrose was scheduled to face Bobby Lashley in what was billed as Ambrose's last match on Raw. However, the match never took place as Lashley insulted Ambrose's wife, Renee Young, resulting in a brawl that ended with Ambrose being slammed through the announce table.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/08/4-8-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-night-after-wrestlemania-35-edition-featuring-new-raw-and-smackdown-womens-champion-becky-lynch-new-wwe-universal-champion-seth-rollins-new-intercontinental-ch/|title=4/8 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: The night after WrestleMania 35 edition featuring new Raw and Smackdown Women's Champion Becky Lynch, new WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins, new Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor, and new Raw Tag Champions Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins|date=April 8, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409081336/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/08/4-8-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-night-after-wrestlemania-35-edition-featuring-new-raw-and-smackdown-womens-champion-becky-lynch-new-wwe-universal-champion-seth-rollins-new-intercontinental-ch/|archive-date=April 9, 2019|url-status=live}} After Raw went off the air, Ambrose joined Rollins and Reigns to address the fans, thank them for their support, and comment on his past accomplishments before celebrating with his Shield teammates.{{cite web|title=DEAN AMBROSE SAYS GOODBYE AFTER RAW|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125576/dean-ambrose-says-goodbye-after-raw.html?p=1|first=Andru|last=Edwards|date=April 8, 2019|access-date=April 9, 2019|work=PWInsider}} The following week on Raw, he made another appearance after the show went off the air.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/post-raw-fight-size-update-aj-styles-joins-raw-wwe-spoils-usos-switch-lars-lays-out-rey-more|title=Post-Raw Fight Size Update: Ambrose After Raw, WWE Spoils Usos Switch, Lars Lays Out Rey, More|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=April 15, 2019|access-date=April 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416055411/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/post-raw-fight-size-update-aj-styles-joins-raw-wwe-spoils-usos-switch-lars-lays-out-rey-more|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live}} His final contractual match occurred at a special event called The Shield's Final Chapter on April 21, where he, Reigns, and Rollins defeated the team of Corbin, Lashley, and McIntyre.{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE "The Shield's Final Chapter" results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose vs. Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, and Baron Corbin, Finn Balor defends the Intercontinental Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/21/wwe-the-shields-final-chapter-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-seth-rollins-and-dean-ambrose-vs-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-and-baron-corbin-finn-balor-defends-the-interconti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422014100/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/21/wwe-the-shields-final-chapter-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-seth-rollins-and-dean-ambrose-vs-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-and-baron-corbin-finn-balor-defends-the-interconti/|archive-date=April 22, 2019|url-status=live}} He revealed that he was paid only $500 for wrestling in the match which is the minimum WWE could pay him for the event.{{Cite web |last=Woodward |first=Hamish |date=2023-01-01 |title=Dean Ambrose Was Shockingly Paid Only $500 For Last WWE Match |url=https://atletifo.com/wrestling/wwe/dean-ambrose-last-match/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |language=en-GB}} His contract expired on April 30.{{cite web |last1=Rush |first1=Jeff |title=Podcast Recap: Talk Is Jericho with Jon Moxley – a detailed account of the final year of Dean Ambrose in WWE, how and why his departure took place, his future in AEW |url=https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2019/05/30/podcast-recap-talk-is-jericho-with-jon-moxley-a-detailed-account-of-the-final-year-of-dean-ambrose-in-wwe-how-and-why-his-departure-took-place-his-future-in-aew/ |website=pwpodcasts.com |access-date=June 5, 2019|date=May 30, 2019 }}

On Chris Jericho's Talk is Jericho podcast in May 2019, Good recounted his departure from WWE, though he began by saying he was grateful for his time there, and cited achieving success. He decided to leave WWE after Vince McMahon made him give a promo on Raw where his character would get inoculated from various diseases out of fear of catching a virus from the fans. Good felt after this segment that his character was irreparably damaged. He left WWE citing the cause as mental and emotional exhaustion after six years of explaining to McMahon how his ideas for Good's character were "stupid". Due to McMahon's control over WWE, Good had to follow McMahon's writing, which left him unhappy. Good came to dread promos, which were previously his favorite part of performing as a wrestler, to the point of feeling physically ill. His experience was corroborated by both Jericho and various anonymous WWE wrestlers and staff.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/exclusive-backstage-wwe-news-reactions-jon-moxley-talk-jericho-interview|title=Exclusive: Backstage WWE News On Reactions To Jon Moxley Talk Is Jericho Interview|work=Fightful|first=Sean Ross|last=Sapp|date=June 3, 2019|access-date=June 10, 2019}}

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On May 1, Good—having reverted to his former Jon Moxley gimmick and name—posted a video on his Twitter account to promote the gimmick's return, which showed him breaking out of a prison.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JonMoxley/status/1123438186410205184|title=Jon Moxley on Twitter|date=May 1, 2019|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501105817/https://twitter.com/JonMoxley/status/1123438186410205184|archive-date=May 1, 2019|url-status=live}} The video was created by wrestler-turned-filmmaker Nick Mondo.{{cite web | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/aew-news-jon-moxley-reveals-the-story-behind-his-twitter-video | title=AEW News: Jon Moxley reveals the story behind his Twitter video | date=May 29, 2019 }} On May 25, Moxley made his unannounced debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) during Double or Nothing, AEW's inaugural event, attacking Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and the referee after Jericho and Omega's main event match, thus establishing himself as an antihero character.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 25, 2019|date=May 25, 2019}} Shortly after, it was announced that Moxley had signed a multi-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-signs-superstar-jon-moxley-to-multi-year-deal|title=AEW Signs Superstar Jon Moxley to Multi-Year Deal|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|date=May 26, 2019|access-date=May 27, 2019}} Moxley had his AEW debut match at the Fyter Fest event in June, where he defeated Joey Janela in an unsanctioned match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=6/29 AEW Fyter Fest results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr., Fenix, and Laredo Kid, Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela in an unsanctioned match, Cody vs. Darby Allin, Cima vs. Christopher Daniels|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/29/6-29-aew-fyter-fest-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-and-laredo-kid-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-in-an-unsanctioned-match-cody-vs-darby-allin/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 29, 2019|date=June 29, 2019}} After the match, Moxley was attacked by Omega in retaliation for his previous assault. A match between the two was scheduled for All Out on August 31.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/jon-moxley-vs-kenny-omega-set-aew-all-out-285921|title=Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega set for AEW All Out|first=Joseph|last=Currier|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|website=F4WOnline.com|date=June 13, 2019|access-date=June 13, 2019}} However, a week before All Out, Moxley was forced to pull out after being diagnosed with a MRSA staph infection in his elbow, and would undergo surgery to remove it. AEW subsequently revealed Pac as Moxley's replacement,{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/129003/jon-moxley-off-aew-all-out-ppv.html?p=1|title=Moxley Off AEW All Out PPV|publisher=PWInsider|first=Mike|last=Johnson|date=August 23, 2019|access-date=August 23, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/129004/the-former-neville-pac-vs-kenny-omega-set-for-all-aew-all-out.html?p=1|title=The Former Neville, Pac Vs. Kenny Omega Set For AEW All Out|first=Mike|last=Johnson|publisher=PWInsider|date=August 23, 2019|access-date=August 23, 2019}} and the match was rescheduled for the Full Gear event.{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega made official for AEW Full Gear on November 9 from Baltimore|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/137218-jon-moxley-vs-kenny-omega-made-official-for-aew-full-gear-on-november-9-from-baltimore/|publisher=WrestleView|date=September 4, 2019|access-date=September 5, 2019}} Moxley made his return on October 2, during the premiere episode of Dynamite, taking out Omega during the latter's main event match.{{cite web|title=AEW Dynamite results, recap, grades: Jon Moxley returns, Jack Hager debuts in first TNT episode|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/|work=CBS Sports|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 3, 2019}} In the main event of Full Gear on November 9, Moxley defeated Omega in an unsanctioned Lights Out match.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-tag-team-title-tournament-finals-296166|title=AEW DYNAMITE LIVE RESULTS: TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS|publisher=Wrestling Observer|website=f4wonline.com|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=October 30, 2019|access-date=October 30, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/09/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-cody-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-hangman-page-vs-pac-riho-vs-emi-sakura-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Cody for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley, Hangman Page vs. Pac, Riho vs. Emi Sakura for the AEW Women's Championship, The Young Bucks vs. Santana and Ortiz|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=November 9, 2019|access-date=November 9, 2019}}

After Full Gear, Moxley indicated his intentions to challenge for the AEW World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-november-27-2019|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results November 27, 2019|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|author=AEW Staff|date=November 27, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019}} Chris Jericho, who held the championship, attempted to bribe Moxley into joining his group, The Inner Circle.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-december-11-2019|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results December 11, 2019|work=www.allelitewrestling.com|date=December 11, 2019|access-date=December 23, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-december-18-2019|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results December 18, 2019|work=www.allelitewrestling.com|date=December 18, 2019|access-date=December 23, 2019}} On the January 8, 2020, episode of Dynamite, Moxley initially accepted the proposal and seemingly joined the group, before revealing it was a ploy and turning on them moments later.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-january-8-2020|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results January 8, 2020|work=allelitewrestling.com|date=January 8, 2020|access-date=January 11, 2020}} Moxley was entered into a tournament to determine the number one contender for the championship, defeating Sammy Guevara and Pac to win.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/15/1-15-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-pac-vs-darby-allin-and-jon-moxley-vs-sammy-guevara-in-matches-to-determine-the-no-1-contender-to-the-aew-title-young-bucks-vs-kenny-om/|title=1/15 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Pac vs. Darby Allin and Jon Moxley vs. Sammy Guevara in matches to determine the No. 1 contender to the AEW Title, Young Bucks vs. Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Santana and Ortiz vs. Best Friends in a four-way for an AEW Tag Title shot|publisher=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|website=prowrestling.net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=January 15, 2020|access-date=January 15, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/spoiler-notes-and-results-jericho-cruise-aew-dynamite-taping-302301|title=Spoiler notes and results from Jericho cruise AEW Dynamite taping|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=January 21, 2020|access-date=January 22, 2020}}

Moxley faced Jericho for the AEW World Championship at Revolution on February 29, where he won the championship, becoming the first person to hold titles in AEW and NJPW simultaneously.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. MJF, Nyla Rose vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Championship, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=February 29, 2020|access-date=February 29, 2020}} Moxley made his first defense of the championship on the April 15 episode of Dynamite, defeating Jake Hager in an Empty Arena No Holds Barred match.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/no-holds-barred-aew-title-match-announced-april-15th-dynamite-307906|title=No holds barred AEW title match announced for April 15th Dynamite|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=April 1, 2020|access-date=April 2, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/15/4-15-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-jake-hager-in-a-no-holds-barred-empty-arena-match-for-the-aew-title-colt-cabana-vs-lance-archer-in-a-tnt-title-tournament-quart/|title=4/15 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager in a No Holds Barred empty arena match for the AEW Title, Colt Cabana vs. Lance Archer in a TNT Title tournament quarterfinal match, Chuck Taylor vs. Kip Sabian, Sammy Guevara vs. Sugar D|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=April 15, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2020}} Moxley then made further successful title defenses against Mr. Brodie Lee at Double or Nothing on May 23,{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Lance Archer to become the first TNT Champion (Mike Tyson presents the belt), Jon Moxley vs. Brodie Lee for the AEW Championship, The Elite vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 23, 2020|access-date=May 23, 2020}} Brian Cage at Fight for the Fallen on July 15,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-fight-fallen-live-results-jon-moxley-vs-brian-cage-315426|title=AEW FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN LIVE RESULTS: JON MOXLEY VS. BRIAN CAGE|work=F4WOnline|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 31, 2020}} and Darby Allin on the August 5 episode of Dynamite.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/08/05/8-5-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-report-on-moxley-vs-darby-mjf-campaign-continues-jericho-cassidy-debate-12-man-tag-match-cody-cardona-team/|title=8/5 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller's report on Moxley vs. Darby, MJF campaign continues, Jericho-Cassidy debate, 12-man tag match, Cody & Cardona team|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.|date=August 5, 2020|access-date=August 9, 2020}} Moxley then moved onto a feud with MJF, who began a Presidential-style campaign against Moxley's championship reign and decreed that fans deserved a better champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-29-2020|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results for July 29, 2020|author=AEW Staff|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=July 29, 2020}} The two faced at All Out on September 5, where Moxley emerged victorious.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. FTR for the AEW Tag Titles, Hikaru Shida vs. Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy in a Mimosa Mayhem match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/05/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-mjf-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-ftr-for-the-aew-tag-titles-hikaru-shida-vs-thunder-rosa-for-the-aew-women/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 5, 2020|access-date=September 5, 2020}}

Later that month, Moxley began a highly acclaimed rivalry with former friend Eddie Kingston, who was jealous of Moxley's success. He defended the championship against Kingston on the September 23 episode of Dynamite, which he won by making Kingston pass out to a chokehold.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/09/23/9-23-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-eddie-kingston-for-the-aew-championship-brodie-lee-vs-orange-cassidy-for-the-tnt-championship-hikaru-shida-and-thunder-rosa-vs-i/|title=9/23 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston for the AEW Championship, Brodie Lee vs. Orange Cassidy for the TNT Championship, Hikaru Shida and Thunder Rosa vs. Ivelisse and Diamante, Miro and Kip Sabian vs. Sonny Kiss and Joey Janela|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=September 23, 2020|access-date=September 24, 2020}} After retaining the championship against Lance Archer on the October 14 episode of Dynamite, Moxley was attacked by Kingston, who protested that Moxley had never made him submit.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/14/10-14-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-the-first-anniversary-show-featuring-jon-moxley-vs-lance-archer-for-the-aew-championship-cody-vs-orange-cassidy-for-the-tnt-title-hikaru-shida/|title=10/14 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of the first anniversary show featuring Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer for the AEW Championship, Cody vs. Orange Cassidy for the TNT Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Big Swole for the AEW Women's Title, FTR vs. Best Friends for the AEW Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=October 14, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020}} At Full Gear on November 7, Moxley defeated Kingston in an "I quit" match to retain the championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston in an I Quit match for the AEW Championship, FTR vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. Darby Allin for the TNT Title, Hikaru Shida vs. Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's Title, Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page in the eliminator tournament finals|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/07/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-eddie-kingston-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-aew-championship-ftr-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-darby-allin-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 7, 2020|access-date=November 7, 2020}} Following this, Moxley rekindled his feud with Kenny Omega.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/moxley-omega-world-title-match-set-december-2nd-aew-dynamite-324951|title=Moxley-Omega World title match set for December 2nd AEW Dynamite|work=Figure Four Online|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=November 19, 2020}} At Winter Is Coming on December 2, Moxley lost the championship to Omega, thus ending his record-setting reign at 277 days, and giving Moxley his first singles loss in AEW.{{Cite news|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/02/12-02-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-kenny-omega-for-the-aew-world-championship-dynamite-diamond-battle-royal-chris-jericho-vs-frankie-kazarian-darby-allin-and/|title=12/02 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship, Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, Chris Jericho vs. Frankie Kazarian, Darby Allin and Cody Rhodes vs. Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks, Britt Baker vs. Leyla Hirsch|work=Prowrestling.net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=December 2, 2020|access-date=December 2, 2020}} After taking an absence, Moxley returned at the New Year's Smash event on January 6, 2021, but he was attacked by Omega and his allies The Good Brothers (Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows).{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-january-6-2021|title=AEW Dynamite Results for January 6, 2021|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|author=AEW Staff|date=January 7, 2021|access-date=January 8, 2021}} Moxley challenged Omega for the championship at Revolution on March 7, in an Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch, but lost.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match for the AEW Championship, Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho and MJF for the AEW Tag Titles, surprise debut, Face of the Revolution ladder match for a TNT Title shot|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/07/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-in-an-exploding-barbed-wire-death-match-for-the-aew-championship-young-bucks-vs-chris-jericho-and-mjf-for-the-aew-tag-titl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 7, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2021}}

After losing to Omega, Moxley began an alliance with his erstwhile rival Eddie Kingston, who came to Moxley's rescue after the match at Revolution.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/10/3-10-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-scorpio-sky-for-the-tnt-title-rey-fenix-vs-matt-jackson-christian-cages-first-comments-ethan-page-vs-lee-johnson-the-inner/|title=3/10 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Darby Allin vs. Scorpio Sky for the TNT Title, Rey Fenix vs. Matt Jackson, Christian Cage's first comments, Ethan Page vs. Lee Johnson, The Inner Circle's War Council, AEW Revolution fallout|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=March 10, 2021|access-date=March 11, 2021}} Over the following weeks, Moxley and Kingston would continue to feud with Omega and his allies, particularly focusing on Omega's friends The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson).{{cite web |last1=Barnett |first1=Jake |title=4/7 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Mike Tyson returns, Jon Moxley and The Young Bucks vs. Kenny Omega, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson, Darby Allin vs. JD Drake for the TNT Championship, Hangman Page vs. Max Caster, The Bunny vs. Tay Conti |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/07/4-7-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-mike-tyson-returns-jon-moxley-and-the-young-bucks-vs-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-darby-allin-vs-jd-drake-for-the-tnt-championshi/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=April 9, 2021 |date=April 7, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-april-21-2021|title=AEW Dynamite Results for April 21, 2021|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|author=AEW Staff|date=April 22, 2021|access-date=April 24, 2021}} At the Double or Nothing event in May, Moxley and Kingston challenged The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championship, but they were defeated.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac for the AEW Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Title, Miro vs. Lance Archer for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston for the AEW Tag Titles, The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 30, 2021|access-date=May 30, 2021}}

File:Jon Moxley at AEW Dynamite.jpg

On September 5 at All Out, Moxley defeated Satoshi Kojima.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of CM Punk vs. Darby Allin, The Young Bucks vs. The Lucha Bros in a cage match for the AEW Tag Titles, Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage for the AEW Title, Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. MJF|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/05/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-darby-allin-the-young-bucks-vs-the-lucha-bros-in-a-cage-match-for-the-aew-tag-titles-kenny-omega-vs-christian-cage-for-the-aew-title-brit/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 5, 2021|access-date=September 5, 2021}} On the October 6 episode of Dynamite, Moxley competed in a Casino Ladder Match for an opportunity at the AEW World Championship, but the match was won by Adam Page.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/10/06/10-6-aew-dynamite-tv-results-kellers-detailed-report-and-analysis-of-2nd-anniversary-show-guevara-defends-tnt-title-against-debuting-bobby-fish-casino-ladder-match-eight-man-tag/|title=10/6 AEW DYNAMITE TV RESULTS: Keller's detailed report and analysis of 2nd Anniversary Show, Guevara defends TNT Title against debuting Bobby Fish, Casino Ladder Match, Eight-Man Tag|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=October 7, 2021|authorlink=Wade Keller|access-date=October 7, 2021}} Also that month, he was inserted into a tournament to determine the next challenger for the world championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-world-title-eliminator-bracket-be-revealed-dynamite-355811|title=AEW World Title Eliminator Bracket To Be Revealed On Dynamite|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=October 14, 2021}} Moxley defeated Preston "10" Vance to advance to the semi-finals,{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/27/10-27-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-bobby-fish-jon-moxley-vs-10-in-an-eliminator-tournament-match-sammy-guevara-vs-ethan-page-for-the-tnt-championship-serena-de/|title=10/27 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of CM Punk vs. Bobby Fish, Jon Moxley vs. 10 in an eliminator tournament match, Sammy Guevara vs. Ethan Page for the TNT Championship, Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida in a TBS Championship tournament match, The Elite vs. The Dark Order|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Colin|last=McGuire|date=October 27, 2021|access-date=October 28, 2021}} but he was withdrawn from the tournament after it was revealed that he had entered a rehabilitation program for alcoholism.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/jon-moxley-entering-inpatient-alcohol-treatment-program-358316|title=Jon Moxley entering inpatient alcohol treatment program|work=F4WOnline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=November 2, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021}} Miro was subsequently unveiled as his replacement.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/miro-advances-aew-world-title-eliminator-tournament-finals-358436|title=Miro advances to AEW World title eliminator tournament finals|work=F4WOnline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=November 3, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021}}

{{See also|Blackpool Combat Club}}

Following rehab, Moxley returned in January 2022 with a healthier and cleaner look.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/01/19/1-19-aew-dynamite-results-kellers-detailed-report-and-analysis-on-moxleys-return-codys-promo-sting-darby-vs-acclaimed-punk-vs-spears-cole-teams-with-spears/|title = 1/19 AEW DYNAMITE RESULTS: Keller's detailed report and analysis on Moxley's return, Cody's promo, Sting & Darby vs. Acclaimed, Punk vs. Spears, Cole teams with Spears|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|authorlink=Wade Keller|date=January 19, 2022|accessdate=January 21, 2022}} He began a storyline with Bryan Danielson, who offered to team up with him, but Moxley stated that he would only consider teaming up with Danielson if they wrestled each other first.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-january-21-2022|title=AEW Rampage Results for January 21, 2022|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|author=AEW Staff|date=January 22, 2022|accessdate=January 24, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/bryan-danielson-jon-moxley-we-should-be-fighting-together|title=Bryan Danielson To Jon Moxley: "We Should Be Fighting Together"|work=Fightful|first=Gisberto|last=Guzzo|date=February 2, 2022|accessdate=February 5, 2022}} Moxley defeated Danielson at Revolution in March, but the two began brawling after their match; William Regal, once a mentor to both men on separate occasions, made his surprise debut to break up the fight and force them to shake hands. With Regal as their manager, they formed a team which would later be named the Blackpool Combat Club (BCC) in reference to Regal's career beginnings in the English town of Blackpool.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Hangman Page vs. Adam Cole for the AEW Title, Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa for the AEW Women's Title, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus vs. Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, CM Punk vs. MJF in a dog collar match, Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/06/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-hangman-page-vs-adam-cole-for-the-aew-title-britt-baker-vs-thunder-rosa-for-the-aew-womens-title-jungle-boy-and-luchasaurus-vs-bobby-fish-and-ky/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 6, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/bryan-danielson-jon-moxley-to-team-together-on-aew-dynamite-william-regal-in-their-corner|title=Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley teaming up on AEW Dynamite with William Regal in their corner|work=F4WOnline|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ian|last=Carey|date=March 9, 2022|accessdate=March 11, 2022}} The group would begin a storyline with Wheeler Yuta, who would aim to join the group. After first losing to Danielson, Yuta was defeated by Moxley in a critically acclaimed match on the April 8 episode of Rampage, earning the faction's respect, and joining them.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wheeler-yuta-earns-respect-blackpool-combat-club-48-aew-rampage|title=Wheeler Yuta Earns The Respect Of Blackpool Combat Club On 4/8 AEW Rampage|work=Fightful|first=Gisberto|last=Guzzo|date=April 8, 2022|accessdate=April 10, 2022}} At Double or Nothing on May 29, Moxley and Danielson teamed with Eddie Kingston, Santana and Ortiz to face the Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Daniel Garcia, Angelo Parker, and Matt Menard) in an Anarchy in the Arena match, but lost.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Hangman Page vs. CM Punk for the AEW Championship, MJF vs. Wardlow, Thunder Rosa vs. Serena Deeb for the AEW Women's Title, Owen Hart Cup tournament finals, The Hardys vs. The Young Bucks, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus vs. Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland for the AEW Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/29/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-hangman-page-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-championship-mjf-vs-wardlow-thunder-rosa-vs-serena-deeb-for-the-aew-womens-title-owen-hart-cup-tourn/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 29, 2022|access-date=May 29, 2022}}

File:Jon Moxley, June 2022 - Forbidden Door (AEW x NJPW).jpg in June 2022]]

On the June 3 episode of Rampage, AEW World Champion CM Punk announced he would not be able to defend his championship against scheduled challenger Hiroshi Tanahashi on June 26 at AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door due to injury.{{cite web|last=McGuire|first=Colin|title=6/3 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's review of CM Punk's announcement, 'The Young Bucks' Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson vs. Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix, Scorpio Sky vs. Dante Martin for the TNT Title, Athena vs. Kiera Hogan|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/03/6-3-aew-rampage-results-mcguires-review-of-cm-punks-announcement-the-young-bucks-matt-jackson-and-nick-jackson-vs-penta-oscuro-and-rey-fenix-scorpio-sky-vs-dante-martin-for-the-tnt-t/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 3, 2022|access-date=August 9, 2022}} On the June 8 episode of Dynamite, Moxley defeated Kyle O'Reilly, the winner of a Casino Battle Royale in the show's opener, to earn the chance to face for the interim championship at the event.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=6/8 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. the Casino Battle Royale winner for a spot in the Interim AEW World Championship match at Forbidden Door, Pac vs. Buddy Matthews, Thunder Rosa vs. Marina Shafir for the AEW Women's Title, Hangman Page vs. David Finlay|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/08/6-8-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-the-casino-battle-royale-winner-for-a-spot-in-the-interim-aew-world-championship-match-at-forbidden-door-pac-vs-buddy-matthews-thu/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 8, 2022|access-date=August 9, 2022}} On June 12 at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall event, Tanahashi defeated Hirooki Goto to be confirmed as Moxley's opponent at Forbidden Door.{{cite web|last=Vetter|first=Chris|title=6/12 NJPW Dominion results: Vetter's review of Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Hirooki Goto for a spot in the Interim AEW Championship match at Forbidden Door, Sanada vs. Will Ospreay for the vacant IWGP U.S. Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/12/6-12-njpw-dominion-results-vetters-review-of-kazuchika-okada-vs-jay-white-for-the-iwgp-world-heavyweight-championship-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-hirooki-goto-for-a-spot-in-the-interim-aew-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 12, 2022|access-date=August 9, 2022}} At the event, Moxley defeated Tanahashi to win the interim AEW World Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the Interim AEW World Title, Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada vs. Hangman Page vs. Adam Cole for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title, Thunder Rosa vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Will Ospreay vs. Orange Cassidy for the IWGP U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/26/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-interim-aew-world-title-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-vs-hangman-page-vs-adam-cole-for-the-iw/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 26, 2022|access-date=June 26, 2022}} Also that month, the debuting Claudio Castagnoli would join the Blackpool Combat Club as its newest member.

At the Quake by the Lake special episode of Dynamite on August 10, the lineal AEW World Champion CM Punk returned and confronted Moxley, entering into a title dispute.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/10/8-10-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-chris-jericho-for-the-interim-aew-world-championship-darby-allin-vs-brody-king-in-a-coffin-match-penta-oscuro-and-rey-fe/|title=8/10 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Chris Jericho for the Interim AEW World Championship, Darby Allin vs. Brody King in a Coffin Match, Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix vs. Andrade El Idolo and Rush in a tornado tag match, Jade Cargill vs. Madison Rayne for the TBS Title, Ricky Starks vs. Aaron Solo|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=August 10, 2022|access-date=August 11, 2022}} A match to determine the undisputed AEW World Champion was then scheduled at All Out, however, due to heated confrontations between the two, it was announced that the match would instead take place on the August 24 episode of Dynamite,{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/17/8-17-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-and-a-partner-vs-andrade-rush-and-dragon-lee-in-an-aew-trios-titles-tournament-match-bryan-danielson-vs-daniel-garcia-in-a/|title=8/17 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of The Young Bucks and a partner vs. Andrade, Rush, and Dragon Lee in an AEW Trios Titles tournament match, Bryan Danielson vs. Daniel Garcia in a best of three falls match, Ricky Steamboat appears, Toni Storm vs. KiLynn King, Gunn Club vs. The Varsity Blonds|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=August 17, 2022|access-date=August 20, 2022}} in which Moxley quickly defeated Punk to win his record-setting second AEW World Championship, becoming the undisputed AEW World Champion in the process.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=8/24 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley for the unified AEW World Championship, Death Triangle vs. Will Ospreay and Aussie Open in an AEW Trios Title tournament match, Dax Harwood vs. Jay Lethal, Billy Gunn vs. Colten Gunn, Britt Baker vs. KiLynn King, Chris Jericho and Daniel Garcia meeting|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/24/8-24-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cm-punk-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-unified-aew-world-championship-death-triangle-vs-will-ospreay-and-aussie-open-in-an-aew-trios-title-tournament-mat/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 24, 2022|access-date=August 25, 2022}} The following week on Dynamite, Moxley laid out an open challenge for anyone to face him at All Out, which was accepted by Punk.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=8/31 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Will Ospreay and Aussie Open in an AEW Trios Titles tournament semifinal match, Bryan Danielson vs. Jake Hager, Britt Baker and Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida and Toni Storm, AEW World Champion Jon Moxley promo|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/31/8-31-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-will-ospreay-and-aussie-open-in-an-aew-trios-titles-tournament-semifinal-match-bryan-danielson-vs-jake-h/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=August 31, 2022}} At All Out on September 4, Moxley was defeated by Punk, losing the undisputed championship and ending his reign at 11 days.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Britt Baker vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Hikaru Shida for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Chris Jericho vs. Bryan Danielson, Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs, "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry vs. Christian Cage, Casino Ladder Match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/04/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-cm-punk-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-britt-baker-vs-jamie-hayter-vs-hikaru-shida-for-the-interim-aew-womens-title-ch/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 4, 2022|access-date=September 4, 2022}}

Shortly following the event, Punk was suspended by AEW after getting into a legitimate backstage altercation with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks.{{cite magazine |title=Report: AEW Members Suspended After 'All Out' Altercation |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/09/07/aew-members-receive-suspensions-altercation-cm-punk-kenny-omega |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=September 8, 2022}} As a result, the AEW World Championship was vacated, and Moxley was then inserted into a tournament to crown a new champion.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=9/7 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Tony Khan addressing the status of the AEW World Championship and AEW Trios Titles, MJF's return promo, Wheeler Yuta vs. Daniel Garcia for the ROH Pure Rules Title, Death Triangle vs. Best Friends, Interim AEW Women's Champ Toni Storm vs. Penelope Ford in an eliminator match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/07/9-7-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-tony-khan-addressing-the-status-of-the-aew-world-championship-and-aew-trios-titles-mjfs-return-promo-wheeler-yuta-vs-daniel-garcia-for-the-roh/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 8, 2022|access-date=September 8, 2022}} At Grand Slam on September 21, Moxley defeated Bryan Danielson in the tournament final to win the vacant title and become the first ever three-time AEW World Champion.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=9/21 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson for the vacant AEW World Championship, Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee vs. The Acclaimed for the AEW Tag Titles, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Jericho for the ROH Title, Toni Storm vs. Athena vs. Britt Baker vs. Serena Deeb for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW All-Atlantic Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/21/9-21-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-vacant-aew-world-championship-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-vs-the-acclaimed-for-the-aew-tag-titles-clau/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 21, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022}} On October 7, it was announced via press release that Moxley had signed a five-year exclusive contract extension with AEW that will see him take on mentorship and coaching roles, as well as continue to perform for the promotion as an in-ring wrestler.{{cite web|last=Rose|first=Bryan|title=Jon Moxley signs five-year contract extension with AEW|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/jon-moxley-signs-five-year-contract-extension-with-aew|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online}}{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=Jon Moxley Signs Five-Year Extension With AEW|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-signs-five-year-extension-aew|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=October 11, 2022|work=Fightful}} On the October 18 episode of Dynamite: Title Tuesday, Moxley retained the AEW World Championship against Adam Page, in a match in which the latter suffered a legitimate injury after landing off a clothesline, causing a match stoppage.{{cite news|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/164150/adam-page-update-updated.html?p=1|title=ADAM PAGE UPDATE (UPDATED)|first=Mike|last=Johnson|publisher=PWInsider|date=October 18, 2022|accessdate=October 20, 2022}}{{cite web|last=Nason|first=Josh|title=Hangman Page diagnosed with concussion after AEW Dynamite doctor's stoppage|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/hangman-page-injured-during-world-title-match-on-aew-dynamite|date=October 19, 2022|access-date=October 27, 2022|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online}} At Full Gear on November 19, Moxley lost the championship to MJF, after he was betrayed by Regal.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship, The Acclaimed vs. Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee for the AEW Tag Titles, Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter for the Interim AEW Women's Title, Death Triangle vs. The Elite for the AEW Trios Titles, Saraya vs. Britt Baker|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/19/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-mjf-for-the-aew-world-championship-the-acclaimed-vs-swerve-strickland-and-keith-lee-for-the-aew-tag-titles-toni-storm-vs-jamie-hayter/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 19, 2022|access-date=November 19, 2022}}

Moxley started a feud in late November with the returning Adam Page,{{cite web|title=11/30 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of MJF's first appearance as AEW World Champion, Death Triangle vs. The Elite in the third match of the best of seven series for the AEW Trios Titles, Bryan Danielson vs. Dax Harwood, Samoa Joe vs. AR Fox for the TNT Title, Willow Nightingale vs. Anna Jay|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/30/11-30-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-mjfs-first-appearance-as-aew-world-champion-death-triangle-vs-the-elite-in-the-third-match-of-the-best-of-seven-series-for-the-aew-trios-titles/|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=February 26, 2023}} who defeated him on the January 11, 2023 episode of Dynamite.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-january-11-2023|title=AEW Dynamite Results for January 11, 2023|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|date=January 12, 2023}} Moxley defeated Page in a rematch on the February 1 episode of Dynamite.{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-february-1-2023|title=AEW Dynamite Results for February 1, 2023|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|date=February 2, 2023}} The two faced each other again in a Texas Deathmatch at Revolution on March 5, which Moxley lost by submission.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Bryan Danielson in an Iron Man match for the AEW World Championship, Jamie Hayter vs. Saraya vs. Ruby Soho in a three-way for the AEW Women's Title, Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page in a Texas Death match, Samoa Joe vs. Wardlow for the TNT Title, The Elite vs. House of Black for the AEW Trios Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/05/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-bryan-danielson-in-an-iron-man-match-for-the-aew-world-championship-jamie-hayter-vs-saraya-vs-ruby-soho-in-a-three-way-for-the-aew-womens/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 5, 2023|access-date=March 6, 2023}} On the March 8 episode of Dynamite, Moxley, Castagnoli, and Yuta beat down Page and his allies in The Dark Order following a match, turning heel.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aew-dynamite-3823-results-hangman-speaks-two-title-matches-ruby-soho-competes-and-more|title=AEW Dynamite (3/8/23) Results: Hangman Speaks, Two Title Matches, Ruby Soho Competes, And More|work=Fightful.com|first=Robert|last=Defelice|date=March 8, 2023|accessdate=March 9, 2023}} The BCC would then target Page and his allies Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, who would reform The Elite to challenge them. The two groups faced off in an Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing on May 28, which the BCC won after assistance by Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita, who attacked Omega during the final moments of the match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara in a four-way for the AEW World Championship, The Elite vs. BCC in Anarchy in the Arena, Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Title, Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an unsanctioned match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/28/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-darby-allin-vs-jack-perry-vs-sammy-guevara-in-a-four-way-for-the-aew-world-championship-the-elite-vs-bcc-in-anarchy-in-the-arena-ja/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 28, 2023|access-date=May 28, 2023}} At the Forbidden Door event on June 25, Moxley, Castagnoli and Yuta teamed with Takeshita and Shota Umino to take on The Young Bucks, Page, Eddie Kingston and Tomohiro Ishii in a ten-man tag team match, but were defeated.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door results: Powell's live review of Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the IWGP U.S. Championship, MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/25/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-bryan-danielson-vs-kazuchika-okada-kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-for-the-iwgp-u-s-championship-mjf-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-aew-world/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 25, 2023|access-date=June 25, 2023}} At Blood and Guts, Moxley, Castagnoli and Yuta teamed with Takeshita and Pac to face The Elite and Kota Ibushi in a Blood and Guts match, losing after Yuta forfeited.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynamite results (7/19): Powell's live review of Golden Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club in a Blood & Guts match, MJF and Adam Cole vs. Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara in the Blind Eliminator tourney finals|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/19/aew-dynamite-results-7-19-powells-live-review-of-golden-elite-vs-blackpool-combat-club-in-a-blood-guts-match-mjf-and-adam-cole-vs-daniel-garcia-and-sammy-guevara-in-the-blind-eliminator-tour/|date=July 19, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 19, 2023}}

At the All In event on August 27, the BCC teamed with Santana and Ortiz to face Eddie Kingston, Penta El Zero Miedo and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent and Chuck Taylor) in a Stadium Stampede match, but lost.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All In results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Adam Cole for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Chris Jericho, CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe for the Real World Title, Stadium Stampede|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/27/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-adam-cole-for-the-aew-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-chris-jericho-cm-punk-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-real-world-title-stadium-stampede/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 27, 2023|access-date=August 27, 2023}} The following week at All Out, Moxley defeated Orange Cassidy to win the AEW International Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Orange Cassidy vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW International Title, Luchasaurus vs. Darby Allin for the TNT Title, Bryan Danielson vs. Ricky Starks in a strap match, Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/03/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-orange-cassidy-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-international-title-luchasaurus-vs-darby-allin-for-the-tnt-title-bryan-danielson-vs-ricky-starks-in-a-strap/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 3, 2023|access-date=September 3, 2023}} However, he lost the title 17 days later to Rey Fénix at Dynamite: Grand Slam on September 20.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/20/aew-dynamite-results-9-20-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-title-saraya-vs-toni-storm-for-the-aew-womens-title-claudio-castagnoli-vs-eddie-kingston-in-a-title-vs/|title=AEW Dynamite results (9/20): Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Title, Saraya vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Kingston in a title vs. title match|date=September 20, 2023|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=September 20, 2023}} During this match, he suffered a legitimate concussion that led to the scripted result of the match being changed to have Fénix win instead.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/details-behind-jon-moxley-vs-rey-fenix-match-change-issues|title=Details Behind Jon Moxley vs. Rey Fenix Match Change, Issues|work=Fightful|first=Sean|last=Ross Sapp|date=October 8, 2023|accessdate=October 8, 2023}} Due to his injury, Moxley took an absence from wrestling but remained active on AEW programming, including providing commentary at WrestleDream on October 1.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW WrestleDream results: Powell's live review of Darby Allin vs. Christian Cage in a best of three falls match for the TNT Title, Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/01/aew-wrestledream-results-powells-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-christian-cage-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-tnt-title-bryan-danielson-vs-zack-sabre-jr-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-pa/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 1, 2023|access-date=October 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002104751/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/01/aew-wrestledream-results-powells-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-christian-cage-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-tnt-title-bryan-danielson-vs-zack-sabre-jr-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-pa/|archive-date=October 2, 2023|url-status=live}} He was scheduled to return and face Fénix for the International Championship on the October 10 episode of Dynamite, but was removed from the match due to not being medically cleared and was replaced by Cassidy, who defeated Fénix to win the championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynamite results (10/10): Powell's live review of Adam Copeland vs. Luchasaurus, Rey Fenix vs. Adam Copeland for the AEW International Title, Jay White vs. Hangman Page, Chris Jericho vs. Powerhouse Hobbs|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/10/aew-dynamite-results-10-10-powells-live-review-of-adam-copeland-vs-luchasaurus-rey-fenix-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-international-title-jay-white-vs-hangman-page-chris-jericho-vs-powerhouse/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 10, 2023|access-date=October 10, 2023}} Cassidy defeated Moxley to retain the championship at Full Gear on November 18.{{cite web |last1=Pulido |first1=Luis |title=AEW Full Gear (11/18/2023) Results: MJF vs Jay White, Texas Death Match, Young Bucks vs Golden Jets |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aew-full-gear-11182023-results-mjf-vs-jay-white-texas-death-match-young-bucks-vs-golden-jets |website=Fightful |access-date=November 25, 2023 |date=November 18, 2023}} Following this, Moxley competed in the Continental Classic tournament, but lost to Eddie Kingston in the finals at Worlds End on December 30.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Worlds End results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship, Eddie Kingston vs. Jon Moxley to become the first AEW Triple Crown Champion|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/30/aew-worlds-end-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-aew-world-championship-eddie-kingston-vs-jon-moxley-to-become-the-first-aew-triple-crown-champion/|date=December 30, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 30, 2023}} The BCC would feud with FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), with Moxley and Castagnoli defeating FTR at the Revolution event on March 3, 2024.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Sting and Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles in Sting's final match, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/03/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-sting-and-darby-allin-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-in-stings-final-match-samoa-joe-vs-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew/|date=March 3, 2024|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 3, 2024}}

File:Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir.jpg in September 2024]]

{{See also|Death Riders}}

Moxley returned after a hiatus on the August 28 episode of Dynamite with his "Death Rider" music from NJPW,{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights After All In |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10133469-aew-dynamite-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-after-all-in |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} calling out Darby Allin and stating cryptically "This [AEW] is not your company anymore" to Tony Schiavone. Later that episode, he allied himself with Marina Shafir. At the All Out event on September 7, Moxley was joined by Castagnoli, Shafir and Pac in viciously attacking Danielson after his defence of the AEW World Championship, assuming leadership of the BCC with Pac and Shafir as the newest additions.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/07/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-hangman-page-in-a-steel-cage-match-bryan-danielson-vs-jack-perry-for-the-aew-world-championship/|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page in a steel cage match, Bryan Danielson vs. Jack Perry for the AEW World Championship|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 7, 2024|access-date=September 7, 2024}} Having become a villainous character, Moxley defeated Allin at the Grand Slam event on September 25 to earn the right to challenge Danielson for the AEW World Championship at WrestleDream.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Dynamite results (9/25): Powell's live review of Grand Slam featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness in a non-title match, Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin for a shot at the AEW Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/25/aew-dynamite-results-9-25-powells-live-review-of-grand-slam-featuring-bryan-danielson-vs-nigel-mcguinness-in-a-non-title-match-jon-moxley-vs-darby-allin-for-a-shot-at-the-aew-title/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 25, 2024|access-date=September 26, 2024}} At WrestleDream on October 12, Moxley defeated Danielson to win the AEW World Championship for a record-setting fourth time. Afterwards, Yuta would join Moxley's side by brutalizing Danielson and suffocating him with a plastic bag.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW WrestleDream results: Powell's live review of Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/12/aew-wrestledream-results-powells-live-review-of-bryan-danielson-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-world-championship-will-ospreay-vs-ricochet-vs-konosuke-takeshita-for-the-aew-international-championshi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 12, 2024|access-date=October 12, 2024}} After winning the championship, he would put the championship title in a briefcase with Shafir carrying it around. In November 2024, the BCC rebranded to the "Death Riders", a nod to Moxley's nickname in NJPW.{{Cite web |last=Rueter |first=Sean |date=2024-11-06 |title=The Blackpool Combat Club officially have a new name |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2024/11/6/24290065/the-blackpool-combat-club-officially-have-a-new-name |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}} On November 23 at Full Gear, Moxley successfully defended his title against Orange Cassidy.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2024-11-24 |title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Championship, Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander for the TBS Title, Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/23/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-orange-cassidy-for-the-aew-world-championship-mercedes-mone-vs-kris-statlander-for-the-tbs-title-will-ospreay-vs-kyle-fletcher/ |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} On December 28 at Worlds End, Moxley successfully defended his title against Cassidy, Adam Page, and Jay White in a four-way match. After the match, Moxley was confronted by FTR and a returning Cope.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-29 |title=AEW Worlds End 2024 live results: Kazuchika Okada wins Continental Classic, Kenny Omega returns |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/aew-worlds-end-2024-live-results-full-card-start-time-winners-and-losers-updates-and-highlights-053052882.html |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}

On January 15 at AEW Maximum Carnage, Moxley successfully defended his title against Powerhouse Hobbs.{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=AEW Dynamite results (1/15): Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Powerhouse Hobbs for the AEW World Championship, women's Casino Gauntlet, Kenny Omega vs. Brian Cage, Hook vs. Christian Cage|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/01/15/aew-dynamite-results-1-15-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-powerhouse-hobbs-for-the-aew-world-championship-womens-casino-gauntlet-kenny-omega-vs-brian-cage-hook-vs-christian-cag/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 15, 2025|access-date=January 15, 2025}} At Revolution on March 9, Moxley successfully defended his title against Cope and Christian Cage in a three-way match with the latter cashing in his contract during the match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Adam Copeland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's Title, MJF vs. Hangman Page|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/09/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-adam-copeland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-title-mjf-vs-hangman-page/|date=March 9, 2025|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 9, 2025}} On the March 19 episode of Dynamite, Moxley defeated Cope in a rematch for the title in a street fight.{{Cite web |last=Berge |first=Kevin |title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From March 19 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25173028-aew-dynamite-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-march-19 |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=bleacherreport.com |language=en}} On April 6 at Dynasty, Moxley successfully defended his title against Swerve Strickland after interference from The Young Bucks.{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Chris |title=AEW Dynasty 2025 Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25181840-aew-dynasty-2025-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=bleacherreport.com |language=en}} On April 16 at Dynamite: Spring BreakThru, Moxley filled in for the injured Pac to team with Castagnoli and Yuta to defend the AEW World Trios Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs and The Opps (Samoa Joe and Katsuyori Shibata), but the trio lost the match and the titles.{{cite web |date=April 16, 2025 |title=AEW Dynamite: Spring BreakThru Results |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-spring-breakthru-results |access-date=April 16, 2025 |work=All Elite Wrestling}} On May 14 at Dynamite: Beach Break, Moxley successfully defended his title against Samoa Joe in a steel cage match after interference from the Death Riders and Gabe Kidd.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=AEW Dynamite Beach Break live results: World title steel cage match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-results/aew-dynamite-beach-break-live-results-world-title-steel-cage-match/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}} On May 25 at Double or Nothing, the Death Riders teamed with The Young Bucks, losing to Kenny Omega, Swerve Strickland, Willow Nightingale, and The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata) in an Anarchy in the Arena match.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-05-25 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone vs. Jamie Hayter in the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation tournaments, Anarchy in the Arena |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-will-ospreay-vs-hangman-page-and-mercedes-mone-vs-jamie-hayter-in-the-finals-of-the-owen-hart-foundation-tournaments-anarchy-in-the-arena/ |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}

After weeks of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) airing videos of a mystery man targeting IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Juice Robinson, Moxley was revealed as the culprit in May 2019, challenging Robinson for a title match at the final night of the Best of the Super Juniors 26 tournament on June 5.{{Cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/51628|title=Jon Moxley to challenge Juice Robinson for the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship!|date=May 28, 2019|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528090830/https://www.njpw1972.com/51628|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/51588|title=Jon Moxley to make first NJPW appearance on June 5|date=May 27, 2019|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=May 27, 2019|archive-date=May 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527131528/https://www.njpw1972.com/51588|url-status=dead}} At the event, he defeated Robinson in his NJPW in-ring debut to win the championship, making him the first wrestler to hold both IWGP and WWE United States Championships.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/44585?showResult=1|title=2019.06.03 BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.26 FINAL Night15 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=June 5, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715152606/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/44585?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} Following Moxley's original challenge, AEW CEO Tony Khan stated that Moxley would be able to take independent and international bookings during the summer before AEW's television deal started in the fall of that year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-revealed-njpw-mystery-man-targeting-juice-robinson|title=Jon Moxley Revealed As NJPW Mystery Man Targeting Juice Robinson|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=May 27, 2019|publisher=Fightful.com|access-date=May 27, 2019}} However, during an interview with Nikkan Sports, Good clarified that he would continue to appear for NJPW while being signed to AEW.{{cite web|url= https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/column/pwrestling/news/201908020000048.html?Page=2|title=モクスリー「真剣勝負の場」俺の原点／インタビュー|work=Nikkan Sports|date=August 8, 2019|access-date=August 8, 2019|page=2|language=ja}} At Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall on June 9, Moxley defeated Shota Umino before declaring himself as an entrant in the 2019 G1 Climax tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-news/jon-moxley-shingo-takagi-declare-themselves-njpw-g1-climax-285611|last=Currier|first=Joseph|title=Jon Moxley, Shingo Takagi declare themselves for NJPW G1 Climax|date=June 9, 2019|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=June 9, 2019}} From July to August, Moxley competed in the B Block of the G1 Climax, defeating Taichi in his first tournament match.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47796?showResult=1|title=2019.07.13 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 2 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=July 22, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163837/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47796?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} He then went undefeated in the tournament with wins over Jeff Cobb,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47800?showResult=1|title=2019.07.15 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 4 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=July 22, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163835/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47800?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} Tomohiro Ishii,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47810?showResult=1|title=2019.07.19 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 6 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=July 22, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163833/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47810?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} Shingo Takagi,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47802?showResult=1|title=2019.07.24 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 8 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=July 24, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163826/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47802?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} and Tetsuya Naito,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47805?showResult=1|title=2019.07.28 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 10 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=July 28, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163831/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47805?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} before suffering his first loss to Toru Yano.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47807?showResult=1|title=2019.08.01 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 12 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=August 2, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163830/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47807?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} He then lost his next three matches to Jay White,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-results/njpw-g1-climax-29-night-14-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-shingo-takagi-289366|title=NJPW G1 Climax 29 Night 14 Results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Shingo Takagi|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=August 4, 2019|access-date=August 5, 2019}} Hirooki Goto,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47809?showResult=1|title=2019.08.08 G1 CLIMAX Night 16 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=August 8, 2019|access-date=August 11, 2019|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163836/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47809?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} and Juice Robinson,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-results/njpw-g1-climax-29-night-18-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-jay-white-289826|title=NJPW G1 Climax 29 Night 18 Results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jay White|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=August 11, 2019|access-date=August 11, 2019}} failing to advance to the tournament finals with a final standing of 10 points (five wins and four losses).{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/njpw-g1-climax-29-results-winner-kota-ibushi-tops-jay-white-in-epic-2019-finals-match/|title=NJPW G1 Climax 29 results, winner: Kota Ibushi tops Jay White in epic 2019 finals match|work=CBSSports.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|first=Jack|last=Crosby|date=August 12, 2019|access-date=August 15, 2019}}

On October 13, after he was unable to defend the United States Heavyweight Championship in a scheduled match against Robinson due to travel issues stemming from Typhoon Hagibis, Moxley agreed to vacate the championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/62455|title=Jon Moxley unable to compete at Sumo Hall, US Championship vacated|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|website=njpw1972.com|date=October 14, 2019|access-date=October 14, 2019|archive-date=October 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014064324/https://www.njpw1972.com/62455|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-news/full-card-announced-njpw-king-pro-wrestling-293111 |title=Full card announced for NJPW King of Pro Wrestling |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=September 23, 2019 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=October 2, 2019}} He was replaced in the match by Lance Archer, who defeated Robinson to win the championship.{{cite web |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/62458 |title=Card changes made to King of Pro Wrestling |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |access-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014090827/https://www.njpw1972.com/62458 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/55003?showResult=1|title=2019.10.14 KING OF PRO-WRESTLING|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=October 14, 2019|access-date=October 15, 2019|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920083319/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/55003?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} On December 9, Moxley returned and interrupted Archer after his final match in the 2019 World Tag League tournament, attacking both Archer and Minoru Suzuki before challenging the former to a Texas Deathmatch for the United States Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 14 in January 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-results/njpw-world-tag-league-finals-live-results-winners-are-crowned-299041|title=NJPW World Tag League finals live results: Winners are crowned|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=December 7, 2019|access-date=December 9, 2019}} During the first night of the event, he defeated Archer by knockout to capture the championship for the second time,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49954?showResult=1|title=2020.01.04 WRESTLE KINGDOM in TOKYO DOME {{!}} Night 1|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=January 4, 2020|access-date=January 4, 2020|archive-date=May 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530232522/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49954?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} and subsequently successfully retained the championship against Robinson the following night, ending their long-running feud. After the match, he was confronted and beaten down by Suzuki.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956?showResult=1|title=2020.01.05 WRESTLE KINGDOM in TOKYO DOME night 2|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=January 5, 2020|access-date=January 5, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127232609/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} Moxley successfully defended the championship against Suzuki at The New Beginning in Osaka in February.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/63551?showResult=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621102140/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/63551?showResult=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 21, 2020|title=2020.02.09 THE NEW BEGINNING in OSAKA|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=February 8, 2020}} This would be Moxley's final match in NJPW for over a year, due to travelling issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 1, Moxley surpassed Kenny Omega as the longest reigning United States Heavyweight Champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/cm-punk-who-wwe-s-mr-summerslam-jon-moxley-breaking-record-iwgp-us-champ-fight-size-update|title=CM Punk On Who Is WWE's Mr. SummerSlam, Jon Moxley Breaking Record As IWGP US Champ {{!}} Fight-Size Update|publisher=Fightful|first=Carlos|last=Toro|date=August 1, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2020}}

On the January 29, 2021, episode of Strong, Moxley returned after an eleven-month absence and attacked Kenta, who had earned a future United States Heavyweight Championship match the previous year by winning the New Japan Cup USA.{{cite news |last1=Defelice |first1=Robert |title=Jon Moxley Returns To NJPW During NJPW Strong 'Road To Lion's Break: Contender' |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-returns-njpw-during-njpw-strong-road-lion-s-break-contender |access-date=January 31, 2021 |work=Fightful |date=January 29, 2021 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Guzzo |first1=Gisberto |title=Jon Moxley To Defend IWGP United States Championship Vs KENTA At NJPW New Beginning USA |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/iwgp-united-states-title-match-set-njpw-new-beginning-usa-2021 |access-date=January 31, 2021 |work=Fightful |date=January 30, 2021 |language=en}} The match took place at The New Beginning USA on February 26, where Moxley defeated Kenta to retain the championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/91804?showResult=1|title=2021.02.26 THE NEW BEGINNING USA {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=January 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102143452/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/91804?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} Through NJPW's partnership with AEW, Moxley successfully defended the United States Heavyweight Championship against Yuji Nagata on the May 12 episode of AEW's television show Dynamite, marking the first time a NJPW championship was defended at an AEW event.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/12/5-12-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-pac-vs-orange-cassidy-for-a-shot-at-the-aew-championship-darby-allin-vs-miro-for-the-tnt-title-the-young-bucks-vs-christopher-daniels-and-frank/|title=5/12 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Pac vs. Orange Cassidy for a shot at the AEW Championship, Darby Allin vs. Miro for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian for the AEW Tag Titles, Jon Moxley vs. Yuji Nagata for the IWGP U.S. Championship|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=May 12, 2021|access-date=May 13, 2021}}

At AEW's Fyter Fest event on July 14, Moxley again successfully defended the title against Karl Anderson.{{Cite web|last=Beaston|first=Erik|title=AEW Fyter Fest, Night 1 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2945920-aew-fyter-fest-night-1-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights|access-date=July 19, 2021|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}} However, on the second night of Fyter Fest the following week, Moxley lost the championship to Lance Archer in a Texas Deathmatch, ending his record-breaking reign at 564 days with five successful defenses.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/21/7-21-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-fyter-fest-night-two-with-jon-moxley-vs-lance-archer-in-a-texas-deathmatch-for-the-iwgp-u-s-championship-britt-baker-vs-nyla-rose-for-the/|title=7/21 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Fyter Fest Night Two with Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer in a Texas DeathMatch for the IWGP U.S. Championship, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Spears, Orange Cassidy vs. The Blade, Darby Allin vs. Wheeler Yuta|first=Jake|last=Barnett|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 21, 2021|access-date=July 22, 2021}} At the Resurgence event on August 14, Moxley teamed with Nagata to face The Good Brothers, but they were defeated.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/98417?showResult=1|title=2021.08.14 RESURGENCE|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=August 15, 2021|archive-date=August 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815034008/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/98417?showResult=1|url-status=dead}}

On the November 27 episode of Strong, Moxley teamed with Eddie Kingston to face Minoru Suzuki and Lance Archer in a Philadelphia Street Fight, which the latter team won.{{Cite web|last=|title=2021.11.27 NJPW STRONG SHOWDOWN 2021 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/109748?showResult=1|access-date=December 1, 2021|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|publisher=Bushiroad|language=en}} Moxley returned to the promotion to face Will Ospreay at the Windy City Riot event on April 16, 2022, where he was victorious in the main event.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/jon-moxley-challenges-will-ospreay-for-njpw-windy-city-riot|title=Jon Moxley challenges Will Ospreay for NJPW Windy City Riot|work=F4WOnline|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ian|last=Carey|date=March 19, 2022|accessdate=March 19, 2022}}{{cite web|title=2022.04.16 WINDY CITY RIOT {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/114161?showResult=1|access-date=2022-04-02|website=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|archive-date=May 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519051153/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/114161?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} At the Capital Collision event on May 14, Moxley challenged for the United States Heavyweight Championship in a fatal four-way match including Ospreay, Juice Robinson, and Hiroshi Tanahashi, which Robinson won.{{cite web|title=2022.05.14 CAPITAL COLLISION {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/117393?showResult=1|access-date=2022-05-04|website=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|archive-date=May 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515011319/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/117393?showResult=1|url-status=dead}}

He would return to NJPW in 2023 and 2024,{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/144836?showResult=1|title=RESURGENCE {{!}} May 21, 2023|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=May 21, 2023|access-date=May 21, 2023|archive-date=May 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522020755/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/144836?showResult=1|url-status=dead}}{{cite news | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-seven-title-matches | title=NJPW Dominion live results: Seven title matches - WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results | newspaper=Won/F4W - Wwe News, Pro Wrestling News, Wwe Results, Aew News, Aew Results }}{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-ospreay-vs-umino-moxley-vs-great-o-khan | title=NJPW Power Struggle live results: Ospreay vs. Umino, Moxley vs. Great-O-Khan | date=November 4, 2023 }}wrestling for the newly created IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 18 in a triple thraead match which was won by David Finlay.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/titles-change-hands-at-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-18 | title=Titles change hands at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 | date=January 4, 2024 }}

Moxley would won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship after he defeated Tetsuya Naito at Windy City Riot, becoming the first wrestler to become a world champion in WWE, AEW, and NJPW.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-windy-city-riot-live-results-moxley-vs-naito-iwgp-title-match|title=NJPW Windy City Riot live results: Moxley vs. Naito IWGP title match|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online}} Moxley defended the championship at AEW events, including the April 24 episode of Dynamite, where he defeated Powerhouse Hobbs.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=AEW Dynamite live results: Moxley vs. Hobbs IWGP World title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-dynamite-live-results-moxley-vs-hobbs-iwgp-world-title-match/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}} He also defeated Konosuke Takeshita in an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship eliminator match at AEW Double or Nothing on May 26.{{Cite web |last=iamchrishall |date=2024-05-27 |title=Double or Nothing 2024 Results |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/double-or-nothing-2024-results |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=All Elite Wrestling |language=en}}

On May 4, Moxley successfully defended his title against Narita on night 2 of Wrestling Dontaku.{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=2024-05-04 |title=New champions crowned at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/new-champions-crowned-at-njpw-wrestling-dontaku-2024 |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results |language=en}} On May 11 at Resurgence, Moxley successfully defended the title against Umino. Post-match, Moxley and Umino were attacked by Evil, who declared himself to be the next challenger.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-12 |title=NJPW Resurgence 2024 Results |url=https://cultaholic.com/posts/njpw-resurgence-2024-results |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=Cultaholic Wrestling |language=en}} The match was later made official for Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall, where Moxley defeated Evil to retain the title. After the match, Moxley was confronted by previous champion Tetsuya Naito, who challenged Moxley to a rematch at Forbidden Door and Moxley accepted.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-14 |title=NJPW Dominion 2024 Card Revealed |url=https://cultaholic.com/posts/njpw-dominion-2024-card-revealed |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=Cultaholic Wrestling |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-09 |title=NJPW Dominion live results: Double main event |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/new-japan-results/njpw-dominion-live-results-double-main-event/ |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}} At Forbidden Door on June 30, Moxley lost the title back to Naito, ending his reign at 79 days.{{Cite web |last=Zaldivar |first=Jon Hoefling, Joe Rivera and Gabe |title=AEW Forbidden Door 2024 results: Highlights and match grades for an electric night |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/06/30/aew-forbidden-door-2024-live-results/74224533007/ |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

Starting in June 2019, Moxley made sporadic appearances for several independent promotions such as Northeast Wrestling (NEW){{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-battles-big-cass-and-enzo-new-six-flags-slam-fest|title=Jon Moxley Battles Big Cass And Enzo At NEW Six Flags Slam Fest|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=June 16, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/new-prison-break-live-results-and-discussion-816|title=NEW Prison Break Results (8/16): Moxley vs. Pentagon Jr, Matt Taven Surprise, Enzo & Cass, More|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}} and Future Stars of Wrestling (FSW).{{cite news|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/jon-moxley-surprise-killer-kross/#.XVQUd4o_WhA|title=Jon Moxley Makes Surprise Indie Appearance To Answer Killer Kross' Challenge|first=Ryan|last=Satin|author-link=Ryan Satin|date=July 6, 2019|access-date=July 6, 2019|work=Pro Wrestling Sheet}} He was also set to wrestle matches for Over the Top Wrestling (OTT){{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-vs-david-starr-announced-ott-scrappermania-6|title=Jon Moxley vs. David Starr Announced For OTT ScrapperMania 6|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=February 20, 2020}} and Game Changer Wrestling (GCW),{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/jon-moxley-face-josh-barnett-bloodsport-301626|title=Jon Moxley to face Josh Barnett at Bloodsport|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Joseph|last=Currier|date=January 13, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2020}} but the scheduled events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/ott-cancels-scrappermania-6-events-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-306346|title=OTT cancels ScrapperMania 6 events amid coronavirus outbreak|date=March 12, 2020|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/wrestlecon-settles-financial-issues-marriott-tampa-westshore-306806|title=WrestleCon settles financial issues with Marriott Tampa Westshore|date=March 17, 2020|website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On October 11, 2020, Moxley defeated Chris Dickinson at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3.{{cite news |last1=Tees |first1=David |title=Josh Barnett's Bloodsport '20 Results {{!}} Fightful Wrestling |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/josh-barnett-s-bloodsport-20-results-live-coverage-discussion-7pm-est |access-date=October 12, 2020 |work=www.fightful.com |date=October 11, 2020 |language=en}} He then defeated Davey Boy Smith Jr. in the main event of Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5 on February 20, 2021,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/josh-barnetts-bloodsport-5-results-jon-moxley-vs-davey-boy-smith-jr-333761|title=Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5 results: Jon Moxley vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.|work=Figure Four Online|first=Justin|last=Knipper|date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2021}} before losing to Josh Barnett at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6 on April 8.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/bloodsport-6-live-results-jon-moxley-vs-josh-barnett-338076|title=Bloodsport 6 live results: Jon Moxley vs. Josh Barnett|work=F4WOnline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Justin|last=Knipper|date=April 8, 2021|access-date=April 11, 2021}}

At GCW's The Art of War Games pay-per-view in September 2021, Moxley defeated Matt Cardona as a surprise opponent to win the GCW World Championship.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=308560|title=GCW The Art Of War Games - Pay Per View @ Grand Sports Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=August 4, 2021|access-date=August 5, 2021}} On January 23, 2022, Moxley retained the GCW World Championship against Homicide at The Wrld on GCW event.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/24/gcw-the-wrld-on-gcw-results-jon-moxley-vs-homicide-for-the-gcw-championship-jay-briscoe-and-mark-briscoe-defend-the-gcw-tag-titles-in-an-open-challenge-allie-katch-vs-ruby-soho-joey-janela-v/|title=GCW "The WRLD on GCW" results: Jon Moxley vs. Homicide for the GCW Championship, Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe defend the GCW Tag Titles in an open challenge, Allie Katch vs. Ruby Soho, Joey Janela vs. Matt Cardona, Jeff Jarrett vs. Effy|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=January 24, 2022|accessdate=January 26, 2022}} At Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 in March, Moxley defeated Biff Busick.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/gcw-bloodsport-8-live-results-josh-barnett-vs-jonah-jon-moxley-vs-biff-busick|title= GCW Bloodsport 8 live results: Josh Barnett vs. JONAH, Jon Moxley vs. Biff Busick|work=f4wonline.com|first=Justin|last=Knipper|date=March 31, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}} At GCW's Fight Club event on October 8, Moxley lost the GCW World Championship to Nick Gage in a title vs. career match, ending his reign at 399 days.{{cite web|url= https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/gcw-fight-club-night-one-results-108-jon-moxley-nick-gage-jonathan-gresham-action|title=GCW Fight Club Night One Results (10/8): Jon Moxley, Nick Gage, Jonathan Gresham In Action|work=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=October 8, 2022|accessdate=October 9, 2022}}

On March 31, 2023, Moxley made his debut for AEW's sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) at Supercard of Honor, accompanying Wheeler Yuta to the ring for his match against Katsuyori Shibata.{{Cite web |last=Pizzazz |first=Manolo Has |date=2023-03-31 |title=Katsuyori Shibata embarrassed Wheeler Yuta to win ROH Pure Championship |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2023/3/31/23665652/roh-supercard-of-honor-katsuyori-shibata-embarrasses-wheeler-yuta-roh-pure-title |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}} On December 16 at Final Battle, Moxley made his ROH in-ring debut, teaming with Blackpool Combat Members Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli in a losing effort against FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) and Mark Briscoe.{{Cite web |last=Applegate |first=Colby |date=2023-12-16 |title=Mark Briscoe & FTR Honor Jay Briscoe's Memory With ROH Final Battle Victory Over BCC |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1472640/mark-briscoe-ftr-honor-jay-briscoes-memory-roh-final-battle-victory-bcc/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}

On March 29, 2024, at Homenaje a Dos Leyendas, Moxley made his Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) debut, teaming with Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson, and Matt Sydal in a losing effort against Volador Jr., Blue Panther, Místico, and Último Guerrero.{{Cite web |last=Cloete |first=Faden |date=2024-03-30 |title=CMLL Defeats BCC At Arena Mexico, AEW's Bryan Danielson Issues New Challenge |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1551686/cmll-defeats-bcc-arena-mexico-aews-bryan-danielson-issues-new-challenge/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}

{{quote box|width=25%|align=left|quote="Unfortunately for the company, the same fans that rejected Reigns love Ambrose. ... Ambrose, as a physically smaller performer in a land where giants are preferred, is the true dark horse, both on camera and behind the scenes."|source=CNET writer Daniel Van Boom on Ambrose's popularity compared to main event star Roman Reigns{{cite web|last1=Van Boom|first1=Daniel|title=This weekend WWE will face its toughest opponent: The wrestling audience|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/wwe-network-roadblock-how-to-watch|website=CNET|access-date=December 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311235402/http://www.cnet.com/news/wwe-network-roadblock-how-to-watch/|archive-date=March 11, 2016|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}}}

Good was given the Jon Moxley ring name shortly before his first match by a fellow wrestler, who had misheard the name of James Van Der Beek's character Jonathan Moxon in the 1999 film Varsity Blues.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2020/02/20/jonathan-good-jon-moxley-name-origin|title=How did Jon Moxley get his name? AEW wrestler explains|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Dan|last=Gartland|access-date=February 26, 2020|date=February 20, 2020|language=en}} He later said, "I'd probably been thinking about names for years and years, but I had no ideas. ... So, right before I'm about to go out the ring announcer said, 'What's the name?' I didn't have one. ... This other wrestler guy was just like, 'It's like the Varsity Blues guy. He's like the guy from Varsity Blues. Jonathan Moxley.' They're like, 'That's cool.' I was too nervous to say yes or no. ... Actually, in the movie, it's Moxon. So the guy screwed up the name a little bit. It wasn't my idea at all, it was just foisted upon me."{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3940&name=Jon+Moxley|title=Jon Moxley|publisher=Cagematch}}

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After debuting on WWE television as Dean Ambrose with The Shield, Good utilized a headlock driver, the Dirty Deeds, as a finishing move.{{cite web|title=Main Event: Wyatts and Shield complete a trilogy|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/09/21593101.html|date=April 9, 2014|last=Howell|first=Nolan|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=April 27, 2014|quote=Ambrose with the Dirty Deeds headlock driver. Winners by pinfall: The Shield|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140427080507/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/09/21593101.html|archive-date=April 27, 2014|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77321.shtml|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 3/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Bray Wyatt vs. Big Show|date=March 28, 2014|last=Parks|first=Greg|access-date=October 25, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713102654/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77321.shtml|archive-date=July 13, 2014|url-status=live}} Soon after The Shield's initial split in 2014, he did not feel comfortable using a headlock driver on some wrestlers, so the Dirty Deeds was changed to a double underhook DDT.{{cite news |last1=Beas |first1=Iván |title=Jon Moxley, sobre su finisher: 'Para mí es un maldito DDT' |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/87198-jon-moxley-finisher-wwe-ddt |access-date=February 3, 2020 |publisher=Solowrestling.com|date=February 1, 2020 |language=es}}{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=October 27, 2014|title=Oct, 27, 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Latest D-Day for WWE Network, Velasquez down, life and times of Ox Baker, more!|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|issn=1083-9593|page=48|quote=Ambrose has been using the double arm DDT instead of the headlock DDT for his go-to move of late. The idea, at least right now, is to make the double arm DDT his finisher since nobody is doing it. Right now the idea is that it would still be called Dirty Deeds.|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/39544-oct-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-latest-d-day-for-wwe-network-velasquez-down-life-and-times-of-ox-baker-more}} Upon his departure from WWE, he changed his finisher to a lifted underhook DDT or a double underhook brainbuster, the Paradigm Shift (in AEW) or the Death Rider (in NJPW and later in AEW).{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/profile/51626|title=Jon Moxley Profile|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=July 20, 2019|archive-date=November 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233136/https://www.njpw1972.com/profile/51626|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Radican|first1=Sean|title=RADICAN'S 6/29 AEW Fyter Fest report: Janela vs. Moxley, Cody vs. Allin, Young Bucks & Omega vs. Lucha Bros. & Kid main event|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/06/29/radicans-6-29-aew-fyter-fest-report-janela-vs-moxley-cody-vs-allin-young-bucks-omega-vs-lucha-bros-kid-main-event/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 29, 2019|access-date=June 29, 2019|quote=Moxley went back into the bucket. He got another bag and dumped more tacks into the ring. He then hit the Death Rider into the tacks. It's called the Paradigm Shift in AEW.}} During his tenure in WWE's FCW territory, he used William Regal's finishing moves the Knee Trembler (a running knee lift) and the Regal Stretch (a cross-legged arm trap STF) to mock Regal during their feud.

Referred to as the "Lunatic Fringe" since his time in The Shield after the nickname of Cincinnati radio station WEBN (which itself got it from the song of the same name by Red Rider), Ambrose's WWE gimmick saw him characterized as a mentally unstable and unpredictable wildcard.{{cite web|title=Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns: Who are they and why did they help CM Punk?|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2012/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-and-roman-reigns-who-are-they-and-why-did-they-help-punk|publisher=WWE|access-date=December 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917031635/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2012/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-and-roman-reigns-who-are-they-and-why-did-they-help-punk|archive-date=September 17, 2016|url-status=live}} His gimmick has been compared to Heath Ledger's Joker from the 2008 film The Dark Knight.{{cite web|last=Radican|first=Sean|title=Radican's Take: Who is Dean Ambrose and how far can he go in WWE?|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_67047.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 6, 2012|access-date=February 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006014308/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_67047.shtml|archive-date=October 6, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=Why Talents Get Burnt Out, Extreme Rules, Ambrose the Joker and More|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/77633/why-talents-get-burnt-out-extreme-rules-ambrose-the-joker-and-more.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|date=May 18, 2013|access-date=February 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310180600/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/77633/why-talents-get-burnt-out-extreme-rules-ambrose-the-joker-and-more.html?p=1|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=live}} After becoming a villain in late 2018, Ambrose began proclaiming himself the "Moral Compass of WWE", and this revamped character—with his use of gas masks, fur-lined coats, military attire, and a SWAT-like team to do his bidding—invited comparisons to Tom Hardy's Bane from the 2012 sequel The Dark Knight Rises.{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11571250/wwe-raw-dean-ambroses-swat-team-attacks-seth-rollins|title=WWE Raw: Dean Ambrose's SWAT team attacks Seth Rollins|last=Lake|first=Jefferson|date=December 4, 2018|publisher=Sky Sports|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121220644/https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11571250/wwe-raw-dean-ambroses-swat-team-attacks-seth-rollins|archive-date=January 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 21, 2019}}

Ambrose's booking during his feuds with Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt in 2014 was criticized by commentators, including James Caldwell of the Pro Wrestling Torch, who stated that although "he's a utility main eventer", his lack of victories indicated that he was not "a guy" that WWE was positioning "for a 2-3 year sustained run on top".{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/caldwellstake/article_83364.shtml|title=DVD review: "Destruction of The Shield" – Historically Significant glimpse into WWE's next decade|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|date=February 17, 2015|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218043544/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/caldwellstake/article_83364.shtml|archive-date=February 18, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=February 18, 2015}} Ambrose's post-Shield run as a heroic character gained significant popularity, with him being cheered over fellow heroic character Roman Reigns when they faced off in three world title matches (Payback and Survivor Series in 2015 and Fastlane in 2016).{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-fastlane-2016-live-results-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-vs-dean-ambrose-207716|title=WWE Fastlane 2016 Live Results: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222091501/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-fastlane-2016-live-results-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-vs-dean-ambrose-207716|archive-date=February 22, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|title=Caldwell's Payback PPV Report 5/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of four-way WWE Title match, I Quit War, more|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064943/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=11/22 Survivor Series Results – Caldwell's Complete PPV Report ongoing-report/|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123083638/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/22/1122-survivor-series-live-results-caldwells-ongoing-report/|archive-date=November 23, 2015|url-status=live|date=November 23, 2015}} Ambrose was voted as the Most Popular Wrestler of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers in 2014 and 2015.{{cite journal|year=2015|title=Most Popular Wrestler of the Year|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|volume=36|issue=2|pages=24–25}}

Good's reversion to his Jon Moxley gimmick and subsequent debut at AEW's Double or Nothing after leaving WWE in 2019 was widely praised, with Phillip Martinez of Newsweek commenting that Good had caused "the wrestling world to erupt" after his surprise appearance.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/jon-moxley-injury-update-aew-all-out-replacement-kenny-omega-1455994|title=Jon Moxley Pulls Out Of AEW'S 'All Out' Due to Injury; Pac to Face Kenny Omega|work=Newsweek|first=Phillip|last=Martinez|date=August 23, 2019|access-date=December 23, 2019}} Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated opined that Moxley was "the cornerstone of AEW",{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/video/2020/05/13/will-aew-jon-moxley-return-to-wwe|title=Has Jon Moxley Found True Success in AEW?|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Jean|last=Cherry|date=May 13, 2020|access-date=May 17, 2020}} and fellow AEW wrestler and on-screen rival Kenny Omega referred to Moxley as the "MVP of AEW" in May 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2023/05/09/aew-dynamite-kenny-omega-jon-moxley-cage-match|title=Kenny Omega Still Feels Like He's Playing Catch-up to 'MVP of AEW' Jon Moxley|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Justin|last=Barrasso|date=May 9, 2023|accessdate=May 11, 2023}} Variety also attributed Moxley as one of AEW's biggest ratings attractions for their weekly broadcast.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/aew-one-year-anniversary-1234784075/|title=AEW Continues to Grow One Year After Launch of 'Dynamite'|work=Variety|first=Joe|last=Otterson|date=September 30, 2020|access-date=October 1, 2020}} Moxley uses a version of the song "Wild Thing" by X as his entrance theme, as tribute to Japanese wrestler Atsushi Onita, who utilized the same song.{{cite web|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-initially-turned-down-using-wild-thing-aew-revolution|title=Jon Moxley Initially Turned Down Using 'Wild Thing' At AEW Revolution|publisher=Fightful|date=August 4, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826040311/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-initially-turned-down-using-wild-thing-aew-revolution|archive-date=August 26, 2021|url-status=live}}

Moxley's match with Tomohiro Ishii during the G1 Climax in July 2019 was met with critical acclaim. Deadspin{{'}}s Luis Paez-Pumar noted how the tournament offered an excellent platform for Moxley to shine following his departure from WWE and notably singled out his match against Ishii, calling it "almost certainly Moxley's best singles match ever, under any name, but it felt significant in another sense... it was good, brutal fun to watch, but it also pointed a way forward for Moxley not just as an attraction, but rather as a brilliant and brilliantly violent wrestler".{{cite web|url=https://deadspin.com/dean-ambrose-is-dead-but-jon-moxley-is-alive-and-well-1836599294|title=Dean Ambrose Is Dead, But Jon Moxley Is Alive And Well|last=Paez-Pumar|first=Luis|date=July 22, 2019|work=Deadspin|language=en|access-date=July 24, 2019}} The match was also awarded five stars by wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter,{{cite journal|url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/july-29-2019-observer-newsletter-aew-announces-tv-details-more-97515|title=Wrestling Observer Newsletter July 29, 2019: AEW announces TV details and more|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=July 29, 2019|access-date=July 29, 2019|url-access=subscription}} with Meltzer remarking, "I think this was the first time I ever saw a match where at the 17 second mark I already felt it was going to be a four star match... this is a four star match already, right now, and they're building from there."{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-g1-nights-five-and-six-punk-starrcast-reigns-vince-mcmahon-288311|title=WOR: G1 nights five and six, Punk at Starrcast, Reigns, Vince McMahon|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Garrett|last=Gonzales|date=July 19, 2019|access-date=July 21, 2019|url-access=subscription}}

As Dean Ambrose, Good made his acting debut in the WWE produced action film 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown (2015), in which he starred as detective John Shaw.{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/dean-ambrose-wwe-studios-lionsgate-greenlight-actioner-lockdown-exclusive-1201283414/|title=WWE's Dean Ambrose to Star in Action Movie 'Lockdown' (Exclusive)|last=Graser|first=Marc|date=August 14, 2014|magazine=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917202848/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/dean-ambrose-wwe-studios-lionsgate-greenlight-actioner-lockdown-exclusive-1201283414/|archive-date=September 17, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=September 14, 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/wwe-dean-ambrose-12-rounds-3-trailer|title=So many bullets fly in the trailer for '12 Rounds 3: Lockdown,' starring WWE's Dean Ambrose|work=USA Today|first=Nick|last=Schwartz|date=July 28, 2015|access-date=February 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218021253/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/wwe-dean-ambrose-12-rounds-3-trailer|archive-date=February 18, 2019|url-status=live}} He also made an uncredited cameo in the WWE film Countdown (2016).{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/wwe/254318/countdown-review|title=Countdown Review|work=Den of Geek|first=Gavin|last=Jasper|date=April 6, 2016|access-date=December 10, 2019}} Under his real name, he appeared in the sports action film Cagefighter: Worlds Collide (2020) as Randy Stone, a professional wrestler who crosses over to MMA and fights the film's protagonist.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/wwe-dean-ambrose-joins-cast-of-mma-movie-cagefighter-cannes-1202609736/|title=Former WWE Star Dean Ambrose Joins Cast Of MMA Movie 'Cagefighter'|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=May 8, 2019|access-date=May 27, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fite.tv/watch/cagefighter-worlds-collide/2p715/|title=Cagefighter: Worlds Collide Movie Premiere|publisher=FITE TV|access-date=April 16, 2020}}

Good, as Dean Ambrose, appears as a playable character in the video games WWE 2K14,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|date=September 19, 2013|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116034433/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2019}} WWE 2K15,{{cite web|url=http://uk.ign.com/wikis/wwe-2k15/Rosters|title=Rosters - WWE 2K15 Wiki Guide|date=December 16, 2014|website=IGN|access-date=January 6, 2019}} WWE 2K16,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|date=August 10, 2015|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321095326/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2019}} WWE 2K17,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|title=Photos: Find out who made the WWE 2K17 roster|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401063820/https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 6, 2019}} WWE 2K18,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list|title=WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters|last=Artus|first=Matthew|date=September 27, 2017|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107162419/http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=November 4, 2017}} and WWE 2K19.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/wwe-2k19-roster-full-list-200-confirmed-wrestlers-/2900-2163/|title=WWE 2K19 Roster Full List: 200+ Confirmed Wrestlers & DLC Superstars|website=GameSpot|first=Mat|last=Elfring|date=October 11, 2018|access-date=October 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014404/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/wwe-2k19-roster-full-list-200-confirmed-wrestlers-/2900-2163/|archive-date=October 13, 2018|url-status=live}} He also appears in AEW Fight Forever, as Jon Moxley.{{cite web|url= https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/aew-fight-forever-roster-list-1768083/|title= AEW Fight Forever console game roster list: All confirmed wrestlers & legends|work=Dexerto|first=Brad|last=Norton|date=August 3, 2022|accessdate=August 3, 2022}}

In 2011, Smart Mark Video released Stories From the Streets: The Jon Moxley Story, a DVD featuring several of Good's matches in CZW, HWA, and IPW, as well as a two-and-a-half hour shoot interview with Good.{{cite web|url=https://smartmarkvideo.com/jon-moxley-dvd-stories-the-streets-the-jon-moxley-story|title=Jon Moxley DVD "Stories From The Streets: The Jon Moxley Story"|work=smartmarkvideo.com|access-date=December 10, 2019}} He has also spoken on several podcasts such as Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling in December 2014,[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6LI8CbFIgI Dean Ambrose - Art of Wrestling Ep 183 w/ Colt Cabana - YouTube] Chris Jericho's Talk is Jericho in May 2019 (in which he talked about his departure from WWE), and AEW's Unrestricted podcast in February 2020 (for which he was the inaugural guest). Good's autobiography Mox was released on November 2, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2021/5/18/22442492/renee-paquette-cookbook-release-jon-moxley-autobiography-details |title=It's an exciting day for the Moxley-Paquettes |first=Sean |last=Rueter |work=Cageside Seats |publisher=SB Nation |date=May 18, 2021 |access-date=May 24, 2021}}

Good began learning mixed martial arts in 2019 for his role in the film Cagefighter: Worlds Collide (2020).{{Cite web |last=Pratt |first=Emily |date=2020-04-24 |title=Jon Moxley Found Success When He Stopped Caring |url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/jon-moxley-interview-cagefighter-fite-tv-aew-njpw/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} After he finished filming, he continued training in MMA at Xtreme Couture,{{Cite web |last=Upton |first=Felix |date=2020-10-09 |title=Jon Moxley Doing Legit MMA Training Before Next Match |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2020/10/09/jon-moxley-doing-legit-mma-training-before-next-match/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Ringside News |language=en-US}} which included training with Randy Couture himself.{{Cite web |last=Treese |first=Tyler |date=2022-06-21 |title=Interview: Randy Couture Discusses Blowback, Transitioning From MMA to Acting |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/1227444-interview-randy-couture-discusses-blowback-transitioning-from-mma-to-acting |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=ComingSoon.net |language=en-US}}

Good competed at the NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championships on July 15, 2023, winning the men's no-gi beginner/super-heavyweight/30+ age division by beating Chris Sailor, the only other competitor in that bracket.{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2023 |title=Men No-Gi / Beginner / 225 - 249.9 (Super Heavy Weight) / Master (30+) |url=https://naga.smoothcomp.com/en/event/10313/bracket/723447 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Smoothcomp |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Ian |date=2023-07-16 |title=AEW star Jon Moxley wins gold in grappling competition |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/jon-moxley-wins-gold-at-naga-cincinnati-grappling-championship |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=WON/F4W |language=en}} At the same event, he competed in the men's no-gi beginner/absolute weight division, beating Sailor again in the first round before losing by submission in the second round.{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2023 |title=Absolute No-Gi Men / 18 & above / Novice/Beginner |url=https://naga.smoothcomp.com/en/event/10313/bracket/723465 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Smoothcomp |language=en}}

Good returned to competition at Twisted Tournament: Cincinnati on August 19, entering two white belt divisions again but losing all of his matches.{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2023 |title=Masters (30+) Male NOGI / White / +226lbs / Masters / Male |url=https://twistedchurch.smoothcomp.com/en/event/11815/bracket/748103 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Smoothcomp |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2023 |title=Adult Male NOGI / White / +226lbs / Adult / Male |url=https://twistedchurch.smoothcomp.com/en/event/11815/bracket/748063 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Smoothcomp |language=en}}

Good competed in amateur grappling again in March 2024, losing via submission to a choke.{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Chris |date=2024-03-28 |title=Former AEW world champ Jon Moxley choked out by an amateur jiu-jitsu jabroni |url=https://augustafreepress.com/news/former-aew-world-champ-jon-moxley-choked-out-by-an-amateur-jiu-jitsu-jabroni/ |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Augusta Free Press |language=en-US}}

In 2013, Good began dating Canadian interviewer Renee Paquette.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/wwe/blog/wwes-renee-young-confirms-she-is-dating-dean-ambrose|title=WWE's Renee Young Confirms She IS Dating Dean Ambrose!|publisher=MTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306072403/http://www.mtv.co.uk/wwe/blog/wwes-renee-young-confirms-she-is-dating-dean-ambrose|archive-date=March 6, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=March 5, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/article.php?WWE-s-Dean-Ambrose-comments-on-dating-Renee-Young-43882|title=WWE's Dean Ambrose comments on dating Renee Young|date=September 2, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923195650/http://prowrestling.net/article.php?WWE-s-Dean-Ambrose-comments-on-dating-Renee-Young-43882|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=live}} They lived near Las Vegas,{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/renee-young-raw-announce-team|title=Renee Young joins Raw announce team full-time|date=September 10, 2018|publisher=WWE|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117132935/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/renee-young-raw-announce-team|archive-date=November 17, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 25, 2019}} where they were married in an impromptu ceremony at their home in the early hours of April 9, 2017.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/04/12/renee-young-dean-ambrose-married-wwe|title=WWE's Renee Young and Dean Ambrose recently got married|last=Traina|first=Jimmy|date=April 12, 2017|magazine=Sports Illustrated|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413153602/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/04/12/renee-young-dean-ambrose-married-wwe|archive-date=April 13, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=April 12, 2017}} Their daughter was born on June 13, 2021.{{Cite web|last=Wilding|first=Josh|date=May 21, 2021|title=Renee Paquette (Renee Young) Reveals The Name Of Her And Jon Moxley's (Dean Ambrose) Baby|url=https://theringreport.com/aew/renee-paquette-renee-young-reveals-the-name-of-her-and-jon-moxleys-dean-ambrose-baby-a19591|access-date=June 15, 2021|website=TheRingReport.com|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|last=Paquette|first=Renee|date=June 15, 2021|title=Baby girl is officially here, so I'm checking out and becoming a mom. (She's absolutely incredible!!)|url=https://twitter.com/ReneePaquette/status/1404808281655332874|website=Twitter}}{{cite web|last1=Lambert|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-announces-renee-parquette-pregnancy-aew-dynamite|title=Jon Moxley Reveals Renee Paquette Pregnancy On AEW Dynamite|website=Fightful|date=November 18, 2020|access-date=November 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119015505/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-announces-renee-parquette-pregnancy-aew-dynamite|archive-date=November 19, 2020|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/renee-young-paquette-pregnant-expecting-first-child-jon-moxley-exclusive/|title=WWE's Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley Expecting First Child|first1=Jen|last1=Juneau|first2=Anya|last2=Leon |work=People|date=November 20, 2020|access-date=November 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201120174039/https://people.com/parents/renee-young-paquette-pregnant-expecting-first-child-jon-moxley-exclusive/|archive-date=November 20, 2020|url-status=live}} In order to be closer to both his family in his hometown of Cincinnati and Paquette's family in her hometown of Toronto, they soon relocated to the Mount Auburn neighborhood of Cincinnati.https://cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2025/01/13/jon-moxley-renee-paquette-cincinnati-all-elite-wrestling-power-couple/77324325007/{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-live/wol-jon-moxley-tony-khan-talks-dynamite-more-358376|title=WOL: Jon Moxley, Tony Khan talks Dynamite, more|work=F4WOnline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Bryan|last=Alvarez|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=November 3, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021|url-access=subscription}} They are fans of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Good has referred to himself as a loner, which he has often incorporated into his onscreen character.{{cite podcast |title=Jon Moxley|work=Oral Sessions with Renee Paquette |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-moxley/id1540850188?i=1000500046108|first=Renee|last=Paquette|author-link=Renee Young|publisher=Apple Podcasts|date=November 24, 2020|access-date=November 29, 2020}} He has also called himself a minimalist, revealing that he drove to WWE's training center in his rundown car with only a bag of clothes and the money in his pocket upon accepting their contract offer. He was roommates with fellow wrestler Big Cass during this time; when he moved out after being promoted to WWE's main roster, he left behind thousands of dollars worth of merchandise the company had sent him as a goodwill gesture and told Cass to "give it to charity or something". He then moved into his new apartment, which he left primarily unfurnished because he reasoned that he would be traveling most of the time.

Good is a notably private person who avoids social media, which has been seen as rare in the era of wrestlers using it to advance storylines.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsWTWyMFsk4 | title=Jon Moxley Talks Death Match Criticism, if AEW & WWE Will Work Together & More | website=YouTube | date=March 2021 }} He refused to use the Twitter profile WWE created for him in 2012,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thereminder.com/dining/features/wwesmackdowncomest/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512032936/https://www.thereminder.com/dining/features/wwesmackdowncomest/|url-status=dead|title=WWE Smackdown comes to Boston|archive-date=May 12, 2015|website=The Reminder}} and said in 2014 that he does not "feel the need to open [himself] up to the opinion of everybody in the world with a phone or computer".{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2014/3/23/5540140/dean-ambrose-doesnt-want-to-connect-with-you-on-twitter-or-facebook|title=Ambrose doesn't want to connect on social media|first=Geno|last=Mrosko|date=March 23, 2014|website=Cageside Seats}} He began using Twitter and Instagram in 2019, but had stopped updating the former by 2022 and the latter by 2024.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JonMoxley|title=Jon Moxley (@JonMoxley) on Twitter|website=twitter.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/jonmoxley/|title=Jon Moxley (@jonmoxley) • Instagram photos and videos|website=instagram.com}} He said of social media in 2021, "Everybody just seems to hate it [...] so then why are we using it?" When asked in 2024 why he did not delete his abandoned profiles, he said, "I don't want anybody to steal it and start pretending to be me, so I keep it, but [...] my advice to the entire world would be [to] get off that thing. Take it off your phone. Throw it in the garbage."{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK-_O8Ee4fw | title=Jon Moxley gets Wild (Thing) | Hey! (EW), 5/19/24 | website=YouTube | date=May 19, 2024 }}

To be closer to the recommended doctors during his recovery from an injured arm in 2018, Good briefly lived in Birmingham, Alabama, where he contracted an MRSA infection in his arm that he later said nearly killed him.

In November 2021, at Good's request, Tony Khan announced that Good had checked himself into rehab for alcoholism.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2021/11/2/22760780/jon-moxley-entering-inpatient-alcohol-treatment-program-aew|title=Jon Moxley entering inpatient alcohol treatment program|work=Cageside Seats|author=Geno Mrosko|date=November 2, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021}} He returned to wrestling three months later.

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|caption2=... a one-time United States Champion, with his 351-day reign being the longest under the WWE banner...

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|caption3=... and a three-time Intercontinental Champion.

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• All Elite Wrestling
• AEW World Championship (4 times, current){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-championship-history|title=Official AEW World Championship Title History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling (AEW)}}
• AEW Interim World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-world-championship-history|title=AEW World Championship Title History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=March 1, 2020}}
• AEW International Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-all-atlantic-championship-history|title=AEW International Championship History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=September 4, 2023}}
• AEW World Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2020){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-january-22-2020|title=AEW Dynamite results|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=January 22, 2020}}
• AEW Interim World Championship Eliminator Series (2022){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door-results|title=AEW Dynamite results|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=June 26, 2022}}
• AEW Grand Slam Tournament of Champions (2022){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-grand-slam-results-for-september-21-2022|title=AEW Dynamite results|date=September 21, 2022 |publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=September 21, 2022}}
• Combat Zone Wrestling
• CZW World Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=2067&bild=1&details=3|title=Dean Ambrose - Titles|website=Wrestlingdata.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105201948/https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=2067&bild=1&details=3|archive-date=January 5, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/titlehistory/ |title=CZW World Heavyweight Championship reign history |publisher=CZWrestling.com |access-date=May 17, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222162338/http://www.czwrestling.com/titlehistory/ |archive-date=December 22, 2010 }}
• Full Impact Pro
• FIP World Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{Cite web|url=http://www.fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm|title=FIP World Heavyweight Championship title history|access-date=April 10, 2010|publisher=Full Impact Pro|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006160130/http://fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm|archive-date=October 6, 2010}}
• Game Changer Wrestling
• GCW World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3796|title=GCW World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch|date=September 4, 2021|access-date=September 5, 2021}}
• Heartland Wrestling Association
• HWA Heavyweight Championship (3 times){{Cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/oh/hwa/hwa-h.html |title=HWA Heavyweight Championship History (Ohio) |access-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214164201/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/oh/hwa/hwa-h.html |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |url-status=live }}
• HWA Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Jimmy Turner (1), Ric Byrne (1), Cody Hawk (1) and King Vu (2){{cite web|url=http://hwaonline.com/hwatagteamtitles.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001003213/http://hwaonline.com/hwatagteamtitles.htm|title=Official HWA Tag Team Championship History|publisher=HWAOnline|archive-date=October 1, 2011|access-date=March 2, 2019}}
• Drake Younger Invitational Tournament (2009){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1420|title=HWA Drake Younger Invitational Tournament (2009)|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152523/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1420|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}
• Mad-Pro Wrestling
• MPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• MPW Tag Team Championship (1 times) – with Dustin Rayz
• Insanity Pro Wrestling
• IPW World Heavyweight Championship{{efn|During Moxley's first reign, the title was called the IPW Grand Championship.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=1596|title=IPW World Heavyweight Title - List of champions|website=Wrestlingdata.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105202002/https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=1596|archive-date=January 5, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2019}}}} (2 times)
• IPW Mid-American Championship (1 time)
• International Wrestling Association
• IWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Hade Vansen
• New Japan Pro-Wrestling
• IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{Cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/iwgpus|title=IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship History|date=June 5, 2019|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=June 5, 2019|language=ja}}
• New York Post
• Male Wrestler of the Year (2022){{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/|title=The Post's 2022 pro wrestling awards|work=New York Post|first=Joseph|last=Staszewski|date=December 27, 2022|accessdate=December 30, 2022}}
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
• Feud of the Year (2014) {{small|vs. Seth Rollins}}{{cite journal|year=2015|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|title=Feud of the Year|volume=36|issue=2|pages=22–23}}
• Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2014, 2015, 2022){{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html#awards-most-popular-wrestler-of-the-year|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Awards|publisher=PWI-Online.com|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121172943/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html#awards-most-popular-wrestler-of-the-year|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite journal|year=2023|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|title=2022 Achievement Awards|publisher=Kappa Publishing Group}}
• Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2022)
• Wrestler of the Year (2020){{cite journal|year=2021|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|title=2020 Achievement Awards|publisher=Kappa Publishing Group|pages=32–33}}
• Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2020{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2020.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2020|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=August 28, 2020}}
• Rolling Stone
• Best Briefly Resuscitated Storyline (2015) {{small|vs. Seth Rollins}}{{cite magazine|last=Herzog|first=Kenny|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=July 1, 2015|access-date=December 20, 2020}}
• Most Likeable Loose Cannon (2014){{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-dolph-ziggler-198347/|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year: Dolph Ziggler|magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Kenny|last=Herzog|date=December 17, 2014|access-date=December 22, 2020}}
• Sports Illustrated
• Male Wrestler of the Year (2019)
• Ranked No. 2 of the top 10 wrestlers in 2022{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/12/28/ranking-top-10-wrestlers-seth-rollins-jon-moxley-2022|title=Ranking the Top 10 Wrestlers of 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Justin|last=Barrasso|date=December 28, 2022|accessdate=December 30, 2022}}
• Westside Xtreme Wrestling
• wXw World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sami Callihan{{cite web|url=http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=title_history&id=2|title=wXw World Tag Team Championship history|access-date=September 11, 2010|publisher=Westside Xtreme Wrestling|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718124557/http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=title_history&id=2|archive-date=July 18, 2011}}
• wXw World Tag Team Title Tournament (2009) with Sami Callihan{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=35474|title=wXw True Colors|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=January 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211141649/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=35474|archive-date=February 11, 2019|url-status=live}}
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
• Best Brawler (2020–2023){{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber |url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/march-1-2021-observer-newsletter-2020-awards-issue-elimination-chamber |url-access=subscription |website=F4WOnline |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=February 26, 2021 |ref=WON2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-21-observer-newsletter-2021-awards-issue-cod-and-brandi-rhodes-leave-aew|title=February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=February 18, 2022|accessdate=February 18, 2022|url-access=subscription}}{{cite web|url=https://wrestlepurists.com/2022-wrestling-observer-awards-results/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228204042/https://wrestlepurists.com/2022-wrestling-observer-awards-results/ |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |title=2022 Wrestling Observer Awards Results |work=WrestlePurists |author=Jaymond P |date=February 24, 2023 |access-date=March 4, 2023}}{{Cite journal|title=February 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Results of the 2022 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=February 2023|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}
• Best Pro Wrestling Book (2021) {{small|Mox}}
• Feud of the Year (2020) {{small|vs. Eddie Kingston}}
• Shad Gaspard/Jon Huber Memorial Award (2021){{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/april-4-2022-observer-newsletter-triple-h-announces-in-ring-retirement-wrestlemania-weekend|title=April 4, 2022 Observer Newsletter: Triple H announces in-ring retirement, WrestleMania weekend|work=F4WOnline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first1=Bryan|last1=Rose|first2=Dave|last2=Meltzer|authorlink2=Dave Meltzer|date=April 1, 2022|accessdate=April 1, 2022|url-access=subscription}}
• United States/Canada MVP (2020, 2022)
• Wrestler of the Year (2020, 2022){{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-radio/wor-jon-moxley-bloodsport-njpw-aew-revolution-deathmatch-333741|title=WOR: Jon Moxley on Bloodsport, NJPW, AEW Revolution Deathmatch|work=F4WOnline|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Garrett|last=Gonzales|date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 20, 2021|url-access=subscription}}
• Worst Feud of the Year (2013) – {{small|as part of The Authority vs. Big Show}}{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|location=Campbell, California|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|pages=1–37|access-date=January 23, 2021|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052359/https://www.f4wonline.com/|url-status=dead}}
• WWE
• WWE Championship{{efn|When Ambrose won the title, it was known as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. During the middle of his reign, the name was shortened to the WWE Championship and subsequently the WWE World Championship.}} (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|title=WWE Championship|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629011310/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship|archive-date=June 29, 2016|url-status=live}}
• WWE Intercontinental Championship (3 times){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental|title=Intercontinental Championship|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116121547/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2019}}
• WWE United States Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates|title=United States Championship|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113024140/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/5192013-dean-ambrose|archive-date=January 13, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2019}}
• WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Seth Rollins{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships|title=Raw Tag Team Championships|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116021122/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2019}}
• 27th Triple Crown Champion{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/wrestling/2017/8/21/16179254/wwe-summerslam-2017-results-dean-ambrose-grand-slam|title=Dean Ambrose is WWE's latest Grand Slam champion after SummerSlam win|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=August 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826025850/https://www.sbnation.com/wrestling/2017/8/21/16179254/wwe-summerslam-2017-results-dean-ambrose-grand-slam|archive-date=August 26, 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2017/8/21/16179052/dean-ambrose-wwe-grand-slam-champ-youngest-summerslam-2017-seth-rollins-raw-tag|title=Dean Ambrose is a WWE Grand Slam champ|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=August 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825234728/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2017/8/21/16179052/dean-ambrose-wwe-grand-slam-champ-youngest-summerslam-2017-seth-rollins-raw-tag|archive-date=August 25, 2017|url-status=live}}
• Eighth Grand Slam Champion (under current format; 16th overall)
• Money in the Bank (2016)
• Slammy Award (5 times){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/whatsaslammy|title=What is a Slammy?|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116033325/https://www.wwe.com/inside/news/whatsaslammy|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2019}}
• Breakout Star of the Year (2013, 2014) – {{small|2013 award shared with The Shield}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-12-09/full-slammy-award-winners-2013|title=2013 Slammy Award winners|date=December 6, 2013|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116034149/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-12-09/full-slammy-award-winners-2013|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=January 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52052-early-2014-wwe-slammy-award-winners-announced|title=Early 2014 WWE Slammy Award winners announced|date=December 8, 2014|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 9, 2014|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603061054/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52052-early-2014-wwe-slammy-award-winners-announced|archive-date=June 3, 2015|url-status=live}}
• Faction of the Year (2013, 2014) – {{small|with The Shield}}
• Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) – {{small|#BelieveInTheShield, with The Shield}}
• WWE Year-End Awards (2 times)
• Best Reunion (2018) – {{small|as part of The Shield}}{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/|title=WWE Announces Year-End Awards on Instagram|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|date=December 23, 2018|publisher=411Mania.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224024537/https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/|archive-date=December 24, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=December 30, 2018}}
• Return of the Year (2018)

• North American Grappling Association
• NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship Gold Medalist - Men No-Gi / Beginner / 225 - 249.9 (Super Heavy Weight / Master (30+)){{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jon-moxley-wins-gold-medal-naga-cincinnati-grappling-championship|title=Jon Moxley Wins Gold Medal At NAGA Cincinnati Grappling Championship|date=July 15, 2023|accessdate=July 21, 2023|work=Fightful|author=Lambert, Jeremy}}{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/jon-moxley-wins-gold-at-naga-cincinnati-grappling-championship|title=AEW star Jon Moxley wins gold in grappling competition|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|last=Carey|first=Ian|date=July 16, 2023|accessdate=July 21, 2023}}

• {{cite book|year=2021|first=Jon|last=Moxley|title=Mox|publisher=Permuted Press|isbn=978-1637580387}}

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