10 Things You Didn't Know About AEW's Jon Moxley
"Mox and Young were officially married in their backyard at one in the morning..."
8. The Waiting Game
At age 16, Moxley would find his opening at a Heartland Wrestling Association card, printed in an event program. The program advertised promoter/trainer Les Thatcher's wrestling school, which prompted Moxley to reach out to Thatcher to express his interest. Eventually, the school-aged Moxley showed up during a training session, claiming to be 18 years old. Eventually, his real age was discovered, and he was told he couldn't train until he turned 18.
Moxley was enraged by Thatcher's then-refusal to train him, but he would soon fall under the tutelage of local wrestler/trainer Cody Hawk, who allowed Moxley to observe the classes for hours at a time, while paying his dues by selling concessions, sweeping floors, and setting up the ring. Eventually, Mox would begin his formal training with Hawk, albeit at age 17. Moxley would train several days a week under Hawk, before making his in-ring debut in 2004 at the age of 18.
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
