Rey Fenix defeats Jon Moxley for AEW International Championship

Rey Fenix is the new AEW International Champion. 

Fenix defeated Jon Moxley to win the title at Wednesday’s Dynamite Grand Slam in Queens, New York City at Arthur Ashe Stadium after hitting Mox with two Black Fire Drivers. 

The title change came after Moxley missed an avalanche Death Rider off the top rope, followed by Fenix hitting a swanton and a Black Fire Driver. In a strange sequence, Moxley appeared to be telling referee Rick Knox to count the pin even though the maneuver was not the planned finish for the match. Instead, Knox stopped his count at two even as both of Moxley’s shoulders were pinned to the mat. 

Fenix then hit a second Black Fire Driver, and this time Knox counted the pin. In the aftermath of the bout, medical personnel attended to Moxley in the ring. It was later noted on commentary that Moxley walked out of the arena under his own power. It remains unclear if an injury to Moxley forced an early finish to the title bout. 

The title win kicks off Fenix’s first singles title reign in AEW after holding the World Tag Team and World Trios titles one time each. 

Moxley’s International title reign ends at 17 days and three successful defenses.