The AEW Continental Classic is returning, and the names who will compete in this year’s round-robin-style tournament have now been revealed. AEW have confirmed the following 12 wrestlers for the 2024 Continental Classic:
Blue League:
- AEW Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada
- Kyle Fletcher
- AEW TNT Champion Daniel Garcia
- Mark Briscoe
- Shelton Benjamin
- The Beast Mortos
Gold League:
- Darby Allin
- AEW Trios Champion Claudio Castagnoli
- Will Ospreay
- Ricochet
- Brody King
- Juice Robinson
This year’s tournament will be the second of its kind, and we will see a handful of returning faces. Brody King, Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Mark Briscoe all competed in last year’s Classic, which was ultimately won by Eddie Kingston.
The AEW Continental Classic
The AEW Continental Classic sees two divisions compete in round-robin rules, meaning everyone from each division faces one another in singles action. Like most soccer leagues, winners obtain three points per match and matches ending in a draw see one point given to each participant.
The tournament will be held until Contential Rules, which include:
- Matches will have a twenty-minute time limit.
- No other wrestlers are allowed at ringside.
- Outside interference is prohibited under the threat of a one-point deduction.
The winners of the two divisions will face off in the finals. The winner of that match will become the AEW Continental Champion. As the current champion, Kazcuhika Okada was automatically eligible for the tournament.
