The 2025 Continental Classic tournament is progressing with a special Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite and the first half of AEW Collision, with the latter’s second half airing this Saturday at 2:30 ET, featuring a unique start time. Fans in Manchester, England witnessed matches from both the Gold and Blue Leagues, where one competitor was officially eliminated from the tournament.
In the Blue League, the opening match saw Jon Moxley face Roderick Strong. Strong entered without any points, while Moxley aimed to recover after consecutive losses to Claudio Castagnoli and Konosuke Takeshita. The match was intense and could have gone either way, especially as it neared the 20-minute time limit under challenging conditions. Ultimately, Moxley emerged victorious, securing the win with two Death Rider moves on Strong. This loss eliminated Strong from the tournament despite having two matches left. Moxley now needs to win his final match against Orange Cassidy to keep his chances alive of reaching World’s End.
Meanwhile, in the Gold League, Kyle “Protostar” Fletcher sought redemption after a loss to Mike Bailey when facing PAC. With the crowd backing him in his home country, PAC capitalized and secured his second tournament victory. Fletcher attempted a brainbuster on the turnbuckle, but PAC countered with an Avalanche Poisonrana and followed up with the Black Arrow for the pin. This win puts PAC on six points, tied with Fletcher—who has played one less match—as well as Kazuchika Okada and Mike Bailey, suggesting a tiebreaker might be necessary to decide rankings in the Gold League.
The Blue League concluded with Orange Cassidy battling Mascara Dorada. Despite forming a friendship during the tournament, they competed fiercely to double their points from three to six. Cassidy managed a quick crucifix pin to defeat Dorada, who remains at three points with two games remaining. Cassidy now shares second place with six points alongside Moxley, whom he still must face.
Fan Take: This update highlights how the Continental Classic is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive and unpredictable tournament, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. For AEW followers, these results not only intensify the race to World’s End but also showcase the deep talent and storytelling potential within AEW, promising more thrilling moments ahead for the sport.
