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Old 07-01-2024, 09:59 AM   #7281
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I wouldn't go that far. As a character in AEW, he drew ratings and helped define the product early on. His feud with Kenny Omega really kickstarted the promotion, and it was a fresh take on the Dean Ambrose character (or more succinctly, a move away from the Ambrose character back to CZW/IWA Moxley). He continues to be a reliable hand and draw for AEW live shows.

There's a difference between overrated in the ring - or overexposed character-wise - and overrated in general. Mox has been integral for the business, multi-time champion for two companies, and puts butts in seats - both at home and abroad.
I think he's had 2 stretches where he was legitimately great as a solo wrestler.

The run up to that match with HHH at roadblock (and he probably should have went over HHH there), and then his first 6 months or so after leaving WWE with his debuts in NJPW and AEW.

But his in-ring work isn't great, and to me his character is stale and boring. "OMG Moxley Bleeds!" Has become his character and it's overrated and overexposed at this point.
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