A disturbing moment during the Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin match at AEW WrestleDream continues to spark controversyand now WWE legend Lisa Marie Varon is weighing in on the backlash.
The main event ended with Allin defeating Moxley, but not before a shocking visual saw Moxley shove Allins head underwater in a fish tank. That spot caused outrage on social media, especially from former AEW coach Sarah Stock, who warned the scene could lead to real-life tragedy if copied by kids at home. Stock didnt target AEW directly, but instead placed responsibility on the parents watching:
The situation escalated when Amanda Huber, widow of Brodie Lee, fired back, accusing Stock of hypocrisy and online grandstanding. But Lisa Marie Varon has since offered her support for Stocks concernand she didnt shy away from naming the real issue.
After SoCal Val asked for her thoughts on the viral controversy, Varon explained that while shes done hardcore matches herself, shes never been comfortable with excessive violence in the ring.
She made it clear that the evolution of wrestling toward ever more dangerous spots concerns her deeplyespecially when younger performers or children watching might think they have to take bigger risks to get noticed.
She acknowledged that reading tone on social media can distort the meaning behind a message, but said that Stocks warning should be taken seriouslynot ridiculed.
And when it comes to the bigger conversation around safety, Varon shut down the critics who tried to silence Stock for speaking up.
With Amanda Huber and Sarah Stock continuing to throw shots online, Varons remarks add a veterans voice to the growing debate about AEWs directionand whether wrestlings pursuit of shock value is crossing the line into unnecessary risk.
Do you agree with Lisa Marie Varons take on hardcore wrestling? Or do you think the drama surrounding Moxley and Darbys match is overblown? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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