AEW Dynamite Thanksgiving Eve 2024 Preview: Continental Classic Begins, ROH Title on the Line

One Big Thing

AEW launches its second Continental Classic tournament tonight with high-stakes matches across both Gold and Blue leagues, headlined by a ROH World Championship rematch between Chris Jericho and Tomohiro Ishii.

Why It Matters

• The Continental Classic represents AEW’s most prestigious tournament, with the winner earning major accolades and potential title opportunities
• This year’s field features both established stars and fresh faces competing for points across two leagues
• The tournament structure creates unique matchups rarely seen in regular programming

Key Matches Tonight

• ROH World Championship: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii – A rematch from their acclaimed 2022 bout
• Gold League: Darby Allin vs. Brody King – Continuing their intense rivalry
• Gold League: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ricochet – First-time AEW encounter between technical masters
• Blue League: Shelton Benjamin vs. Mark Briscoe – Veterans clash in tournament opener

By The Numbers

• 2 – Number of years since Jericho and Ishii’s first championship encounter
• 6 – Points needed to advance in league competition
• 12 – Total participants across both tournament leagues

Looking Ahead

• COLLISION and RAMPAGE air back-to-back this Saturday starting at 4pm ET
• Additional Continental Classic matches continue through December
• Building toward WORLDS END 2024 in Orlando

The Bottom Line

Tonight’s show marks the beginning of AEW’s most ambitious tournament, with championship implications and personal rivalries intertwining across multiple divisions.

What do you think about this year’s Continental Classic field? Share your tournament predictions in the comments below.