WrestleMania 40 might be over, but the aftereffects of the blistering WWE event seem far from dying down. Roman Reigns was dethroned by Cody Rhodes in a grand spectacle of a finale, but one moment stood out.
Reigns has not had the easiest of journeys in the WWE, but his time with The Shield always stood out. Therefore, when their music started playing during a crucial moment during their matchup, it left everyone wanting more. Now, fans have only one request for Triple H: to bring back Jon Moxley.
Jon Moxley’s reaction to The Shield music playing during WrestleMania 40
Roman Reigns took on Cody Rhodes to defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Champion title. However, there was a moment when the iconic music for The Shield started blasting through the speakers at Lincoln Financial Field. Many felt that Jon Moxley, also known as Dean Ambrose, had returned to the WWE, and maybe save Reigns, who seemed on the verge of defeat.
However, it turned out to be Seth Rollins instead. With Rollins and Reigns, two-thirds of The Shield was on the floor, and it needed only Ambrose to complete the legendary trio. Ambrose, though, was asleep in Japan at the time.
Moxley has taken his wrestling expertise to Japan, after severing ties with the WWE. He had just finished his match with Shota Umino against Jack Perry and Ren Narita when WrestleMania 40 began.
“I was asleep in Japan when that was going on. When I woke up, I had these messages saying, ‘I thought you were coming out!’ And I was like, ‘Coming out where? It’s cool that people thought it was me. But I was asleep,” he said (via Sports Illustrated).
Moxley has been a busy man. In the last month alone, he has competed in the AEW, CMLL, and NJPL, and he is the current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. So far, his stint in New Japan has paid off, and he has found much success in the ring. Moxley has always loved wrestling in the country, and he always felt drawn to the nation even when he was with the WWE.
The wrestler has carved a niche for himself, but his time with Reigns and Rollins played an instrumental role in furthering their careers. And now many want to see them team up again.
Fans request Triple H to bring back Roman Reigns and the rest of The Shield to the WWE
Reigns, Rollins, and Ambrose formed one of the most feared groups in the history of the WWE. The Shield, as they were called, left a lasting impression in the hearts of fans.
During his interview with Sports Illustrated, he looked back on his time with the trio. “We were nobodies. We came in with attitudes, and we pretty much said, ‘We’re coming in, f— you, and we’re taking this sh– over.’ The more time that passes, the more it becomes evident that we did exactly what we said we were going to do,” he said.
Since Moxley’s comments surfaced after WrestleMania gave the fans hope, many want them to team up again. Users flocked to social media, hoping that one day their wish might come true.
I lost it when the Shield music hit pic.twitter.com/EXTVGGTxNP
— Fernansh Era (@BrunoFernanshh) April 24, 2024
We need this reunion one last time
Like how evolution did a final run in 2014 pic.twitter.com/Iim57s0hFt
— Chris (@enforcerchris_) April 24, 2024
we ALL know he’s signed that to sinking ship and it was almost impossible that he would show up but in the heat of the moment, i swear everything just SEEMED possible pic.twitter.com/uIyV2kZ3u2
— ً (@tylerduran21) April 24, 2024
The shield were one of the most feared group
— Big Josh (@B_igJosh) April 24, 2024
Bring back the shield
— unwind with Okuhle (@unwindwithOkuhl) April 24, 2024
Since Triple H took over, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was brought back.
— Matthew Richardson (@Trenzendd) April 24, 2024
As of now, there is no word on whether Moxley will make a return. However, his legacy is still strong, and maybe one day, the fans will get their wish.
