10 Hidden Meanings Behind Epic Wrestling Title Reigns

While the company may have the word "Elite" right there in the middle of it, few would argue with Jon Moxley being classed as the true heart and soul of AEW.

So, when the company found itself in a somewhat difficult position after AEW World Champion CM Punk went down injured not long after he won the gold at Double or Nothing, Tony Khan knew he could rely on his 'Purveyor of Violence' to steady the ship until the 'Best in the World' made his return.

However, there was actually another fascinating detail to the Moxley Interim AEW World Champion story that most fans weren't entirely aware of around the time the Blackpool Combat Club man was in the thick of one of the strongest AEW title runs to date.

As noted by Mox himself earlier this year, the Interim champ's deal with AEW had actually run out whilst he was still holding the title.

And despite technically being able to rock up at that year's WWE SummerSlam with AEW's top prize and being well within his rights to refuse to put over Punk at All Out 2022 during his eventual return, Mox didn't do either and remained loyal to the All Elite cause.

With that, Jon Moxley secretly cemented himself as arguably the most reliable world champ in modern history.