The wrestling world was left reeling after the shocking events at WWE’s Clash in Paris 2025, where Roman Reigns suffered a brutal assault following his victory over Bronson Reed. The former Undisputed WWE Champion, known as the Original Tribal Chief, was stretchered out of the arena after a vicious attack by Reed and Bron Breakker, members of Seth Rollins’ Vision faction. The beatdown, which included multiple spears and Tsunamis, left Reigns with fractured ribs, as confirmed by WWE’s medical update, and saw him rushed to a Paris hospital for MRIs and x-rays. Fans were stunned, but the real bombshell came when reports surfaced that Jon Moxley, Reigns’ former Shield brother and current AEW World Champion, made an unexpected appearance at the hospital to reunite with him.
Moxley, who left WWE in 2019 to forge his path in All Elite Wrestling, has not been seen alongside Reigns in years. Their time as part of The Shield, alongside Seth Rollins, defined an era in WWE, with the trio dominating the roster through their tactical entrances and relentless in-ring style. However, Moxley’s departure and subsequent success in AEW seemed to close the door on any reunion. That is, until Clash in Paris. Sources close to the situation report that Moxley, upon hearing of Reigns’ condition, traveled to Paris to check on his longtime friend. The hospital reunion was described as emotional, with the two sharing a moment that rekindled memories of their Shield days.
Whispers of Moxley’s visit quickly spread across social media, igniting speculation about a potential alliance. Fans on X posted clips from past Shield matches, with comments like, “Mox and Reigns together again? The wrestling world isn’t ready!” The idea of Moxley joining forces with Reigns is tantalizing, especially given the ongoing feud with Rollins’ Vision faction. Reigns, sidelined by his injuries, is reportedly planning a comeback for Survivor Series, and Moxley’s presence could signal a temporary return to WWE to aid his former brother-in-arms. This would be a seismic moment, given Moxley’s vocal satisfaction with AEW and his role as leader of the Death Riders.
The attack on Reigns was not just a physical blow but a strategic move by The Vision to assert dominance. With Paul Heyman’s betrayal and Rollins’ manipulative leadership, Reigns faces an uphill battle. Moxley’s unpredictable nature, as Reigns himself noted in a recent SHAK Wrestling interview, could be the wildcard needed to counter The Vision’s onslaught. Whether this reunion leads to a full-fledged Shield reformation or a one-off partnership remains unclear, but the emotional weight of Moxley standing by Reigns’ hospital bed has already sent shockwaves through the industry.
As Reigns recovers and prepares for his next move, possibly while filming his role as Akuma in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, the wrestling world waits anxiously. Will Moxley, the renegade of AEW, step back into WWE to fight alongside Reigns? The possibility of these two titans uniting against a common enemy has fans dreaming of a nostalgic yet explosive showdown that could redefine WWE’s landscape.
