AEW has officially revealed the competitors for the 2025 Continental Classic Tournament. The event is set to begin on the November 26th episode of AEW Dynamite, marking the third year of the tournament. A video was shared on social media featuring Tony Schiavone announcing the participants.
The Gold League roster includes Darby Allin, Pac, Kevin Knight, Speedball Mike Bailey, Kyle Fletcher, and Kazuchika Okada. Meanwhile, the Blue League features Konosuke Takeshita, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and Mascara Dorada.
During the league phase, each wrestler in the Gold League will face all others in their group, and the same applies to those in the Blue League. Points are awarded with 3 for a win and 1 for a draw. The top two from each league advance to the semifinals, where the first-place finisher from the Gold League competes against the second-place from the Blue League, and vice versa. The winners of these semifinal matches will then meet in the Continental Classic Tournament Finals.
The semifinals and finals will take place on December 27th at the AEW World End pay-per-view. Previous champions include Eddie Kingston (2023) and Kazuchika Okada (2024).
Fan Take: This tournament lineup is brimming with top-tier talent, promising intense competition and thrilling matches. For AEW fans, it’s an exciting opportunity to witness fresh rivalries and the rise of new stars, potentially shaping the future landscape of professional wrestling.
