Jon Moxley Retains AEW Continental Championship in Grueling Battle with Konosuke Takeshita at Revolution

Jon Moxley successfully defended his AEW Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita in a hard-fought, no time limit match at AEW Revolution on March 15, 2026. The bout, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, saw both competitors push each other to their limits, with Moxley ultimately securing the victory via choke submission.

A Brutal Encounter

The match began with a series of intense exchanges, with both Moxley and Takeshita trading strikes. Early on, Moxley targeted Takeshita’s eye, attempting to gain an advantage. Takeshita responded with a Blue Thunder Bomb, but Moxley countered with a piledriver and a series of power moves, including a Gotch-style piledriver and cross-face choke attempts [WrestlingNews.co].

Beyond the 20-Minute Mark

The contest continued with relentless action, featuring a top-rope exploder from Takeshita and his signature Raging Fire maneuver. Still, Moxley proved resilient, kicking out at two. Moxley answered with a Paradigm Shift DDT and a back body driver, attempting to wear down “The Alpha.” Despite a near-fall following Raging Fire, Moxley finally locked in a bulldog choke, forcing Takeshita to submit [WrestlingNews.co].

A Shocking Post-Match Appearance

Following Moxley’s victory, a video played showing someone recovering in a lab. The lights then revealed Will Ospreay, who made a surprising appearance and attacked Moxley in the ring. Despite the intervention of The Death Riders, Ospreay overwhelmed them and cleared the ring before retreating through the crowd [WrestlingNews.co].

Previous Encounters

This match was the latest chapter in a developing rivalry between Moxley, and Takeshita. Takeshita previously defeated Moxley in the Blue League of the Continental Classic last year. Moxley went on to win the tournament against Okada, securing the Continental Championship at Worlds Finish. A rematch at Grand Slam Australia ended in a 20-minute time limit draw, leading to the no time limit stipulation for their Revolution encounter [WrestlingInc.com].

Key Moments

• Takeshita was busted open during the match [WrestlingInc.com].
• Moxley became the first wrestler to kick out of Takeshita’s Raging Fire [WrestlingInc.com].
• Takeshita also kicked out of Moxley’s Death Rider and an avalanche Paradigm Shift [WrestlingInc.com].

With this victory, Jon Moxley continues his reign as AEW Continental Champion, while the shocking appearance of Will Ospreay has undoubtedly added a new and unpredictable element to the AEW landscape.