AEW News & Rumor Roundup: Jon Moxley's future leaked, Top star may leave the company, Cody Rhodes surpassed

Welcome along to the latest rendition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's AEW News & Rumor Roundup. Today, we are looking at stories involving top pro-wrestling stars, including Cody Rhodes and Jon Moxley, among others.

A new update on Jon Moxley's future in AEW has emerged. Meanwhile, a top star might leave All Elite Wrestling soon, and a Cody Rhodes milestone in the Jacksonville-based promotion was recently surpassed. All this and more as we cover the top news from All Elite Wrestling today. So, without further ado, let's get started.

#4. Jon Moxley's opponent for AEW Full Gear 2025 has reportedly been locked in

A major update has emerged regarding Jon Moxley’s opponent heading into AEW Full Gear 2025. The former AEW World Champion has endured a difficult stretch over recent months, coming off a submission loss in the Blood and Guts 2025 match last Wednesday. Moxley, who was leading The Death Riders against The Conglomeration, Darby Allin, and Roderick Strong, was forced to tap out after Kyle O’Reilly locked in the ankle lock to secure the win for his team.

In the following episode of Collision, the crowd greeted Moxley with repeated “You tapped out” chants. Meanwhile, the Purveyor of Violence dismissed O’Reilly’s victory and questioned whether he could defeat him again, before leaving the show altogether. According to a new report from Wrestling Observer Radio, the storyline has been deliberately structured to set up a one-on-one match between Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly at Full Gear 2025.

"Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly in a singles match, because Jon Moxley has not beaten Kyle O’Reilly...So they’re going to do a singles match at the pay-per-view. It’s not 100 per cent made, but it is the match they’re doing."- H/T Cultaholic Wrestling

#3. Kyle Fletcher addresses surpassing Cody Rhodes' TNT Championship reign

Kyle Fletcher has spoken out after surpassing former three-time TNT Champion Cody Rhodes. The Protostar captured the TNT Championship back in July and recently crossed the 100-day mark as champion. This milestone officially places his reign above Rhodes’ longest TNT Championship run, which lasted 82 days.

In a recent interview with TMZ, Fletcher addressed the achievement and said:

“Proclaiming that I’m the greatest TNT Champion of all-time, and surpassing Cody as well as Miro and Darby, it’s a weird sense of imposter syndrome a little bit to me. Cody, currently like the number one star in probably all of wrestling right now, the top dog, and to be like, ‘Oh, I had a better championship reign than Cody Rhodes – look at me!’" [H/T WrestleTalk]

Fletcher is set to defend his title this weekend at AEW Full Gear 2025 against Mark Briscoe.

#2. Konnan says Chris Jericho has subtly teased that he's leaving AEW

Wrestling veteran Konnan recently suggested that Chris Jericho may be preparing to leave the company. The former and inaugural AEW World Champion, who has not been seen in Tony Khan's promotion since April, has been at the center of speculation about a potential return to WWE amid his absence. According to Konnan's recent social media post featuring Y2J's chiseled physique, it subtly implies his departure from his Jacksonville-based promotion.

Speaking on the Keepin’ It 100 podcast, Konnan said:

"Days ago, Chris Jericho posted a picture of himself, did you see where he is showing his abs [I saw that, I told you, I said he is in fantastic shape right now] and I have been saying it too why would you want to stay there when you can go ... fight all these guys and they are hot and your not bro, Chris is smart bro."- [5:31 - 5:54]

#1. Mercedes Mone was involved in a surprising botch at House of Glory’s SuperClash event

Mercedes Mone was involved in an unexpected mishap during her appearance at House of Glory’s SuperClash event. At the show, the CEO competed against Nor "Phoenix" Diana for the APAC Women’s Championship. She ultimately won the bout and secured her 13th career title.

Before the match, a botch occurred during Mone's entrance. As part of her presentation, several men walked ahead of her carrying her championship belts. Just before she prepared to step through the entrance curtains, the set reportedly collapsed, causing the display to fall apart.

Mone is now set to face AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander at Full Gear 2025 this Saturday, where she will attempt to win her 14th championship.