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Jon Moxley

Jon Moxley is an American professional wrestler best known for his work in WWE as Dean Ambrose and in All Elite Wrestling under the Jon Moxley name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jon Moxley is an American professional wrestler best known for his work in WWE as Dean Ambrose and in All Elite Wrestling under the Jon Moxley name. He has also wrestled internationally, including for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and has won multiple major world championships.

Early life and training

Jonathan David Good was born on December 7, 1985, and began training for professional wrestling in Ohio. Sources indicate he debuted in 2004 and worked early matches on the independent circuit.

WWE career as Dean Ambrose

Good signed with WWE and became widely known as Dean Ambrose. During this period, he won several major championships, including the WWE Championship and titles that contributed to WWE Triple Crown and Grand Slam recognition.

AEW and international career

He joined AEW in 2019 under the Jon Moxley name and became one of the promotion's top performers. Sources also note success in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, including winning the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in 2024.

Wrestling style and legacy

Moxley is associated with a physically intense, brawling style and a reputation for hard-hitting main-event matches. He is described as one of the more prominent wrestlers of his generation in major North American and Japanese promotions.

Key facts

  • Jon Moxley began wrestling in 2004 and gained prominence on the independent circuit before signing with WWE.
  • In WWE as Dean Ambrose, he won the WWE Championship, Intercontinental Championship, United States Championship, and Raw Tag Team Championship.
  • He joined AEW in 2019 under the Jon Moxley name and has won the AEW World Championship multiple times.
  • He won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in 2024.
  • His in-ring style is described as gritty, brawling, and hardcore-influenced.
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Canadian context

Jon Moxley has wrestled for major North American promotions, including AEW, whose events and television programming are widely followed by Canadian professional wrestling fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jon Moxley?
Jon Moxley is the ring name of American professional wrestler Jonathan David Good, known for his work in WWE, AEW, and NJPW.
What was Jon Moxley called in WWE?
He wrestled in WWE under the name Dean Ambrose.
When did Jon Moxley debut in professional wrestling?
Available sources place his debut in 2004.
Which major championships has he won?
Sources list the WWE Championship, multiple AEW championships, and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship among his major title wins.
Where is Jon Moxley billed from?
He is billed from Cincinnati, Ohio.
What is Jon Moxley known for in the ring?
He is known for a gritty, brawling, hardcore-influenced style.

References

  1. German Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Moxley
    Supports: AEW debut under Jon Moxley, 2024 IWGP World Heavyweight Championship win, and multi-time AEW World Championship recognition.
  2. Wrestling Profileshttps://wrestlingprofiles.com/wrestler/jon-moxley/
    Supports: Birth date, billed from Cincinnati, Ohio, debut year, and career overview.
  3. Sportskeedahttps://www.sportskeeda.com/player/dean-ambrose
    Supports: WWE titles, Triple Crown and Grand Slam status, and Money in the Bank win.
  4. Vietnamese Wikipediahttps://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Moxley
    Supports: AEW leadership role and multiple AEW World Championship reigns.
  5. TrillerTVhttps://www.trillertv.com/fighter/jon-moxley/9361/
    Supports: Birth date, debut year, height/weight, nationality, and career overview.
  6. Pro Wrestling Fandomhttps://proprowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Dean_Ambrose
    Supports: Early training and 2004 debut under the Jon Moxley name.