Former AEW champion Jon Moxley will be entering an inpatient alcohol treatment program, with the news shared by AEW President Tony Khan.
In a statement, Khan said that Mox allowed him to share the news with fans and stressed that he is a beloved member of the AEW family who is making a brave choice to seek help.
Moxley was supposed to take on Orange Cassidy tonight on Dynamite in the semi final of the AEW World Title Eliminator tournament and was scheduled to wrestle Bryan Danielson at Full Gear.
The full statement is as follows:
“Jon Moxley has allowed me to share with you that he is entering an inpatient alcohol treatment program. Jon is a beloved member of the AEW family. We all stand with him and Renee, and all of his family and friends, as he shifts his focus to recovery. Jon is making a very brave choice to get help, and we’re embracing his choice and supporting him however we can. I’m proud to call Jon a friend, and like many of you, I’m also a fan of Mox and look forward to a time in the future when he is eventually ready to return to the ring. Until then, thank you for supporting Jon and respecting his privacy at this time. If you or a loved one need help, please reach out to SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).”
