All Elite Wrestling (AEW) President Tony Khan has set the stage for a new tournament, the Continental Classic.
Tony Khan said that this was the “tournament that fans have been calling for for years.” The 6-week tournament will feature 12 stars compete weekly in matches.
The tournament will start on November 22nd in Chicago. Each week, the wrestlers will battle it out in different cities across the United States, culminating in the finals on December 27 in Orlando, Florida.
The winner will be crowned the inaugural Continental Classic champion. Bryan Danielson has confirmed his participation in the tournament, saying that nothing can deter him from this challenge.
Tournament Schedule:
- Week 1: November 22 – Chicago,Illinois
- Week 2: November 29 – Chicago,Illinois
- Week 3: December 6 – Chicago,Illinois
- Week 4: December 13 – Chicago,Illinois
- Week 5: December 20 – Chicago,Illinois
- Week 6: December 27 – Finals – Orlando, Florida
Just announced by #AEW CEO & GM @TonyKhan–
The #AEWContinentalClassic, a round-robin tournament featuring 12 of #AEW‘s top stars, kicks off on #AEWDynamite LIVE on 11/22 in Chicago!
The first entrant?
The American Dragon @bryandanielson!
Watch #AEWCollision On TNT! pic.twitter.com/6pC9jHEWXd
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 12, 2023