AEW’s top competitor will be unable to participate in the Continental Classic tournament due to an injury, and a new contender has stepped in as his replacement.
The 2025 Continental Classic started last week on AEW Dynamite, featuring several matches from both the Gold and Blue Leagues. One highlight was the Gold League’s first-round bout between Darby Allin and Kevin Knight, which ended with Knight securing his first three points. Following the match, it was revealed during this week’s Dynamite that Darby had been hospitalized, with further updates scheduled for tonight’s AEW Collision show.
Tonight’s episode confirmed that Darby has officially withdrawn from the Continental Classic. “Jungle” Jack Perry will take his place, inheriting Darby’s 0-1 record in the Gold League after the loss to Kevin Knight. Additionally, the main event of the Continental Classic Blue League on Collision features Jon Moxley battling Konosuke Takeshita.
Fans hope for a swift and full recovery for Darby from his injury.
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Fan Take: This development shakes up the Continental Classic, testing the depth of AEW’s roster and giving Jack Perry a chance to prove himself under pressure. For fans, it highlights the unpredictable nature of wrestling and how quickly storylines and opportunities can evolve in AEW.
