Casino Gauntlet Returns: AEW Announces High-Stakes Match for World Title Shot

One Big Thing

AEW President Tony Khan has announced the return of the Casino Gauntlet match for the January 8 episode of “Dynamite” in Clarksville, Tennessee. The winner will face Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at “Maximum Carnage” on January 15.

Why It Matters

This marks the first Casino Gauntlet match of 2025 and continues AEW’s strategy of using this unique match format to create meaningful title opportunities. The match will also be the first Casino Gauntlet to air simultaneously on TBS and MAX.

Key Details

• Match takes place January 8 in Clarksville, Tennessee
• Winner faces Jon Moxley for the World Title on January 15
• First-ever simulcast Casino Gauntlet on MAX and TBS

Casino Gauntlet History

• Debuted in April 2024 with Will Ospreay winning
• Notable matches include All In London 2024 featuring surprise appearances from Nigel McGuinness and Zack Sabre Jr.
• Christian Cage won at All In despite wrestling earlier that night
• Format expanded to include first-ever tag team version in September 2024

By The Numbers

• 4 singles Casino Gauntlet matches held to date
• 2 wins by Will Ospreay
• 1 tag team version featuring Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher’s victory

What do you think about the return of the Casino Gauntlet match? Who would you like to see emerge victorious and challenge Jon Moxley? Share your thoughts in the comments below.