One Big Thing
AEW President Tony Khan and several top stars spoke to media following the Worlds End pay-per-view, addressing key developments including Adam Cole’s shocking reveal as The Devil and Samoa Joe’s AEW World Championship victory.
Key Takeaways
- Samoa Joe discussed his decisive win over MJF, calling it a “culmination of 24 years of hard work”
- Adam Cole explained his motivation for the Devil storyline, citing being “overlooked for too long”
- Tony Khan confirmed Continental Classic tournament will return in 2025
- Christian Cage addressed his TNT Championship retention against Adam Copeland
Notable Quotes
Tonight marks a new era in AEW. The era of Joe.” – Samoa Joe
“Everything I’ve done as The Devil was calculated. Every single move had a purpose.” – Adam Cole
Why It Matters
This media scrum provided crucial context for AEW’s storyline direction heading into 2025, particularly regarding:
- The shift in power dynamics with Joe as champion
- The future of Adam Cole’s character development
- AEW’s commitment to tournament-style competition
By The Numbers
- Samoa Joe becomes the 8th AEW World Champion
- Adam Cole’s Devil storyline ran for 4 months
- Continental Classic featured 12 wrestlers across 66 matches
What’s Next
AEW starts 2025 with fresh storylines and championship changes, setting up new feuds and character arcs for the year ahead.
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