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Was Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin Anticlimactic? AEW WrestleDream 2025 Review!

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Why did AEW book an I Quit match with Jon Moxley and Darby Allin when the St. Louis commission banned blood and hardcore spots?
The WrestleTalk Podcast episode is a review of AEW's WrestleDream 2025 pay-per-view, hosted by Luke Owen and Oli Davis. The primary focus is a critical analysis of the Jon Moxley versus Darby Allin I Quit match, which the hosts found anticlimactic due to external restrictions and poor planning. They reveal the St. Louis sports commission banned blood and certain hardcore spots, forcing the use of a blood capsule and limiting the match's violence. Key moments discussed include Moxley's wooden skewer spot mimicking fingernail removal, a taser spot that fell flat, and a silly fish tank drowning attempt. Sting's surprise appearance with white hair and face paint to aid Darby is highlighted, alongside debate about Moxley's character and the quick finish. The episode also reviews other matches on the card: Hangman Page successfully defending the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe in a 16-minute match praised for its length and intensity, followed by Joe's heel turn with The OGs. Tag team wrestling is emphasized as a strength, with praise for FTR vs. Jet Speed, Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express, and Brodido's tag title defense against Akada and Takeshita. Other matches covered include Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe for the TNT title, Toni Storm vs. Chris Statlander, and a poorly booked Mercedes Monet open challenge against Mina Shirakawa. Recurring themes include criticism of the pay-per-view's excessive length (over four hours), AEW's booking decisions, and the state of the women's division. The hosts read listener feedback and promote their Patreon documentary on Sabu.

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A WrestleDream review that reads the card through match order and physicality.

WrestleTalk's AEW WrestleDream review starts by weighing whether Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin felt anticlimactic or went too far, and Luke Owen and Oli Davis use that question to set the tone for the rest of the card. Jamie Hayter vs.

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