AEW Announces Casino Gauntlet Match to Determine Jon Moxley’s Next World Championship Challenger

One Big Thing

AEW President Tony Khan has announced a Casino Gauntlet match for the January 8 episode of Dynamite, with the winner challenging Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at Maximum Carnage on January 15.

Why It Matters

This announcement sets up the first major title defense of 2024 and continues the momentum following Moxley’s successful retention at Worlds End against Orange Cassidy, Hangman Page, and Jay White.

Key Details

• The Casino Gauntlet match will air on both TBS and MAX, marking the first simulcast of this match type
• The event takes place in Clarksville, TN
• The championship match is scheduled for the following week at AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage

Current Landscape

• Moxley recently retained his title in a four-way match at Worlds End
• The Death Riders stable played a crucial role in Moxley’s victory
• Adam Copeland and FTR have emerged as potential threats to Moxley’s reign

Immediate Impact

Before the Casino Gauntlet match, Moxley will team with Wheeler Yuta and Claudio Castagnoli to face Adam Copeland and FTR in six-man tag team action on the January 1 edition of Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen.

Looking Ahead

The Casino Gauntlet match format typically features surprise entrants and high-stakes drama, setting up what could be AEW’s first major title program of 2024.

What do you think about this tournament format to determine the next AEW World Championship challenger? Share your predictions for who might win the Casino Gauntlet match in the comments below.