AEW’s WrestleDream 2025 pay-per-view is still making headlines—this time for all the wrong reasons. During a brutal “I Quit” match between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin, the two pushed the envelope on violence and shock value. But it was one particularly disturbing sequence that’s drawing heavy criticism from within the wrestling world.
At one point in the match, Moxley repeatedly forced Allin’s head into a fish tank, holding him underwater while demanding he quit. Allin, true to his daredevil reputation, refused to give in—but the visual left many uneasy.
One of those disturbed by the spot was former AEW coach and producer Sarah Stock, who took to social media to share her concern. Stock, who was released from AEW earlier this year, didn’t hold back:
“You know who should stop this? Mothers. With their remote control. This is worse than the plastic bag over the head. Kids are going to end up dead trying this stuff at home.”
Stock’s comments highlight an ongoing debate within pro wrestling about how far companies should go to blend violence with entertainment. While AEW has built its identity on hard-hitting, risk-taking action, critics argue there’s a line between gritty realism and reckless danger—especially when impressionable fans might try to imitate what they see on TV.
As of now, AEW hasn’t publicly responded to Stock’s remarks, but the conversation around safety and responsibility in wrestling storytelling isn’t going away anytime soon.
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