AEW: Jon Moxley on BCC vs. Elite Rivalry, May 19th Rampage Airing Update, New Matches for House Rules Shows

May 9, 2023

Jon Moxley Comments on BCC vs. Elite Rivalry in AEW Being “Absolute Apex” of Pro Wrestling

Sports Illustrated held a recent interview with Jon Moxley. One of the topics discussed included Moxley’s thoughts on the close bond everyone in the Blackpool Combat Club has with each other.

“The BCC is real. It’s only been around for a year, but those guys have been my partners for like 10 years. I don’t have many close friends in the business. Danielson and Claudio, those two are on that list. They’re best friends, training partners, and I’ve spent so much time in the ring with them. The only difference was, back then, it was the opposite side of the ring. Me and Seth [Rollins] vs. Sheamus and Cesaro [now known by his real name, Castagnoli], we’d wrestle so much and tear the house down. I get off on s— like that. I think there was a match where Claudio busted his teeth out, and, for some reason, we felt slighted in some way because it wasn’t getting the attention it deserved. So we said, ‘F— it, we’re just going to steal the show every night.’ I was in The Shield at that time, but you need guys on both sides to push each other.”

Moxley also gave his thoughts about his belief that the BCC’s current rivalry with The Elite in AEW being the “absolute apex” of professional wrestling.

“Gearing up with the BCC for this war against The Elite, I’m so excited I can do this now that I have my s— straight. I don’t care what obstacles are in front of me. By sheer force of will, I’m going to squeeze every single drop of potential out of myself that I can. Anyone who stands in the way can get f—ed. I’m not going to sit idly and let time go by. I’m going to completely realize the best version of Jon Moxley, whatever that is. The BCC vs. The Elite, this rivalry is the absolute apex of professional wrestling right now. We’re going to have a great crowd and we have the steel cage. It’s got all the ingredients for a really memorable night.”

AEW Rampage May 19th Show to Air at Earlier Time Slot

The May 19th episode of AEW Rampage is currently scheduled to air at an earlier start time than usual on TNT for that night.

In a recent update to their programming schedule on their official website, TNT revealed that this upcoming episode will be starting at an earlier start time of 6:30PM EST due to that night’s 2023 NHL Playoffs commitments on the network.

This week’s Rampage show is currently scheduled to air this Saturday at 10PM EST instead of its usual Friday night times slot due to NBA Playoffs coverage on TNT.

This will be the sixth week in a row that AEW’s Rampage will be preempted from its normal time slot due to NHL and NBA Playoffs related coverage on TNT.