AEW Grand Slam Australia: Castagnoli and Moxley Leave Their Mark Down Under

One Big Thing

Claudio Castagnoli and AEW World Champion Jon Moxley secured a brutal victory over Cope and Jay White at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, showcasing the Death Riders’ dominance on an international stage.

Key Details

• Moxley scored the win by submitting Cope with the Bulldog Choke
• The match left visible battle scars on all participants
• Event took place at Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• Originally planned as a PPV, converted to a special episode of AEW Collision

Direct Quote

“We travel across the world to send a message. Scars will heal. Lessons remembered. The Death Riders reign supreme.” – Claudio Castagnoli via social media

Why It Matters

• Strengthens Death Riders’ position as a dominant force in AEW
• Builds momentum for Moxley vs. Cope at Revolution on March 1
• Marks AEW’s first event in Australia

Behind The Numbers

The Death Riders faction now includes five members:

• Jon Moxley
• Claudio Castagnoli
• PAC
• Wheeler Yuta
• Marina Shafir

The Bigger Picture

The match adds another chapter to the ongoing feud between Cope and Moxley, who have been battling over both the AEW World Championship and its physical belt, which Cope recently destroyed with a baseball bat.

What’s Next?

Moxley and Cope will meet at Revolution in Los Angeles on March 1, where the AEW World Championship hangs in the balance.

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