# AEW faction conflict involving The Cut

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aew-faction-conflict-involving-the-cut
> Updated: 2026-11-08T02:31:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A violent rivalry has emerged in AEW between a new faction known as The Cut, led by Jay White and David Finlay, and the Death Riders, a group including Jon Moxley, Gabe Kidd, and Daniel Garcia.

The conflict began with the debut of The Cut, during which members engaged in multiple skirmishes, including a post-match brawl that left Claudio Castagnoli requiring medical attention after being attacked with a shillelagh. David Finlay later stated that the alliance between himself and White is a pursuit of success through violence, claiming, “What hope denied us, violence will deliver.”

The tension escalated during an AEW Collision broadcast when The Cut ambushed the Death Riders following a victory by Shane Taylor Promotions. The segment also involved AEW Women’s World Champion Mercedes Moné, who confronted Moxley before joining the fray by delivering a kick to his head. 

This series of confrontations has resulted in a scheduled Anarchy in the Arena match between The Cut and the Death Riders at the Full Gear event. However, the Death Riders face a numbers disadvantage, as Claudio Castagnoli has been ruled medically unfit to compete. While attending the League of Legends World Championships, Castagnoli confirmed he is not currently medically cleared for wrestling.

## Claims

- The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Gabe Kidd, and Daniel Garcia) defeated Shane Taylor Promotions in a trios match. (reported by 3 sources)
- Mercedes Moné is the AEW Women’s World Champion. (reported by 3 sources)
- Mercedes Moné is scheduled to face Marina Shafir at Full Gear. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Death Riders and The Cut are scheduled for an Anarchy in the Arena match at Full Gear. (reported by 2 sources)
- Jay White and The Cut launched an assault on the Death Riders during AEW Collision. (reported by 2 sources)
- Mercedes Moné and Marina Shafir are scheduled to face each other at Full Gear. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Cut and the Death Riders are scheduled for an Anarchy in the Arena match at Full Gear. (reported by 2 sources)
- Mercedes Moné delivered a kick to Jon Moxley’s head during the assault. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: AEW Collision: The Cut and Mercedes Moné attack Jon Moxley

Jay White and The Cut, joined by Mercedes Moné, attacked Jon Moxley and The Death Riders during AEW Collision. Claudio Castagnoli is also ruled medically unfit for the upcoming Full Gear event.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-cut-and-mercedes-mon-attack-death-riders-on-aew-collision

### 2026-10-29: AEW factions clash as Jay White and David Finlay debut The Cut

Jay White and David Finlay debuted their new faction, The Cut, during a violent multi-man brawl involving Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli on AEW Fright Night.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aew-factions-clash-as-jay-white-and-david-finlay-debut-the-cut

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