Ronda Rousey is giving major props to Jon Moxley for helping Marina Shafir elevate her game in AEW. In a recent interview with Yahoo Sports, the former WWE and UFC champion reflected on Shafirs growth over the past yearand credited Moxley as a key figure behind it.
Shafirs journey took a turn at AEW All Out 2024, where she aligned with The Death Riders after the Blackpool Combat Club turned on Bryan Danielson. Since then, shes been featured in major storylines, including the Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing. Rousey was blown away by the evolution of her longtime friend:
She reflected on Shafirs journey from being a rookie to becoming a top-tier performer:
Rousey didnt hold back when praising Moxleys mentorship, calling him the most incredible human being ever.
For Rousey, its leaders like Moxley who are keeping the heart of the business alive:
Shafir and Rousey had a short but memorable run as a tag team after Rouseys WWE departure in 2023, working shows for Lucha Va Voom, Revolver, and Ring of Honorwith wins over Taya Valkyrie, Brian Kendrick, Billie Starkz, and Athena.
How do you feel about Jon Moxleys influence behind the scenes in AEW? Does Marina Shafir have the tools to reach the top? Drop your thoughts below and sound off.
