AEW Dynamite Holiday Bash 2024: Will Ospreay vs. Darby Allin Headlines Continental Classic Action

One Big Thing

Will Ospreay and Darby Allin meet for the first time ever in a crucial Continental Classic Gold League match that could reshape the tournament’s landscape.

Why It Matters

• The match carries significant implications for the Gold League standings
• A win for Ospreay (current 6 points) puts him in sole possession of first place
• Victory for Allin (3 points) creates a potential four-way tie at the top

Key Matches

• TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Anna Jay
• Continental Classic Gold League: Will Ospreay (6) vs. Darby Allin (3)
• Continental Classic Blue League: Shelton Benjamin (3) vs. The Beast Mortos (0)
• Trios Match: The Death Riders vs. Orange Cassidy, Jay White & Hangman Page

By The Numbers

• Mercedes Moné: 11-0 in AEW, 13-0 including NJPW matches
• Gold League: Three-way tie at 6 points (Ospreay, Castagnoli, Ricochet)
• Blue League: Kyle Fletcher leads with 9 points

Behind The Scenes

The show takes place at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC, marking AEW’s final stop before the holiday weekend events at the Hammerstein Ballroom and WORLDS END 2024 on December 28th.

What’s Next?

• WORLDS END 2024 approaches with multiple title matches set
• Continental Classic tournament concludes December 28th
• Holiday weekend shows at Hammerstein Ballroom upcoming

What impact do you think tonight’s Continental Classic matches will have on the tournament’s final standings?