AEW Continental Classic 2024: Complete Participant List and Tournament Details Revealed

One Big Thing

AEW has announced all 12 participants for its 2024 Continental Classic tournament, with champion Kazuchika Okada headlining a stacked roster divided into Gold and Blue leagues.

Key Details

• Tournament matches will air on Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision
• Finals set for Worlds End PPV on December 28 in Orlando, Florida
• AEW Continental Championship serves as the grand prize

Tournament Brackets

Gold League

• Darby Allin
• Claudio Castagnoli
• Will Ospreay
• Ricochet
• Brody King
• Juice Robinson

Blue League

• Kazuchika Okada (current champion)
• Daniel Garcia
• Kyle Fletcher
• Mark Briscoe
• Shelton Benjamin
• The Beast Mortos

Champion’s Statement

“I’m the greatest tournament wrestler in the history of this sport. Kazuchika Okada is Japan’s greatest export,” said the current Continental Champion during the announcement special.

Why It Matters

This tournament marks a significant milestone for AEW’s year-end programming, featuring a mix of established stars and rising talent. The round-robin format ensures multiple high-stakes matches that could reshape the company’s competitive landscape heading into 2025.

By The Numbers

• 6: Successful title defenses by Okada since winning the championship in March
• 2: Number of leagues in the tournament
• 12: Total participants competing

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