Darby & Mox: Cut a cinematic masterpiece of a promo!

The go-home promo for Jon Moxley versus Darby Allin's "I Quit" match on AEW Dynamite, October 15, 2025, was a masterclass in wrestling storytelling. Instead of another brawl, this segment focused on the minds of the two competitors, turning it into a philosophical showdown.

Moxley, portrayed as a cold, calculating leader of his Death Riders faction, presented his viewpoint with chilling logic. He sees himself as a purifier, determined to break Darby's individual spirit and force him to admit defeat. Darby, on the other hand, embodied the defiant rebel, his refusal to quit rooted in his core beliefs and his rejection of Moxley's path.

This promo expertly built upon their intense history. It recalled how Darby once looked up to Moxley as a pure example of wrestling integrity, only to be deeply disillusioned by Moxley's betrayal of Bryan Danielson and the formation of the "cult-like" Death Riders. Now, their feud is a battle of ideologies: Moxley wants to force Darby to renounce his individuality, while Darby is fighting to preserve his very identity.

The "no contact" stipulation, enforced by a glass cage, at an undisclosed location was a brilliant move given their recent history. 

The promo ended with PAC attacking Darby from behind! Smashing his head into the table multiple times! Throwing him against the walls!

Smashing his bloody face to the glass before he finally to the floor broken.

That was a stark reminder that even in a one-on-one battle of wills, the threat of Moxley's faction looms large, adding another layer of strategic complexity to their upcoming "I Quit" match. This promo, pure and simple, proved why AEW's promos are in a league of their own. And in my honest opinion , an absolute cinematic masterpiece.

Kimster- AFW