AEW Continental Classic: Tony Khan Reveals Match Cards Through December, Building to Worlds End

One Big Thing

AEW President Tony Khan announced multiple Continental Classic matches for December, including key bouts at Winter Is Coming and Holiday Bash, leading to the tournament finals at Worlds End on December 28.

Key Details

• December 4 Dynamite: Shelton Benjamin vs. Kyle Fletcher (Blue League)
• December 11 Winter Is Coming: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Will Ospreay, Ricochet vs. Brody King (Gold League)
• December 18 Holiday Bash: Will Ospreay vs. Darby Allin (Gold League)

Current Standings

• Shelton Benjamin: 3 points
• Kyle Fletcher: 3 points
• Claudio Castagnoli: 3 points
• Will Ospreay: 3 points
• Brody King: 3 points
• Ricochet: 0 points

Why It Matters

The Continental Classic represents AEW’s first major round-robin tournament of this scale, with the winner claiming the AEW Continental Championship currently held by Kazuchika Okada. The tournament structure brings a sports-based feel to AEW’s programming, with clear rules and point-based advancement.

Match Rules

• No outside interference allowed
• Faction members banned from ringside
• 60-minute time limit
• Victory worth 3 points
• Draw worth 1 point

Looking Ahead

The tournament culminates at Worlds End on December 28, featuring both semifinal and final matches in one night. This format ensures an action-packed conclusion to AEW’s year-end event.

What match are you most looking forward to in the Continental Classic tournament? Share your predictions in the comments below.