What's Happening?
The AEW Christmas Collision event, held at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom, featured the final round-robin matches of the Continental Classic Tournament. The event determined the semifinalists for the upcoming
AEW Worlds End. Kazuchika Okada and Kyle Fletcher from the Gold League, and Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita from the Blue League, secured their spots in the semifinals. The matches were intense, with Okada defeating Speedball Mike Bailey and Fletcher overcoming Jack Perry. Moxley managed a comeback victory against Orange Cassidy, while Takeshita remained undefeated in the Blue League. The event also included a return match for Darby Allin and a tag team match featuring AEW Women's Tag Team Champions Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale.
Why It's Important?
The results of the AEW Christmas Collision have significant implications for the AEW Worlds End event, setting the stage for high-stakes semifinal matches. The advancement of top wrestlers like Okada, Fletcher, and Moxley highlights the competitive nature of AEW's roster and the growing popularity of the Continental Classic Tournament. This event not only boosts the profiles of the wrestlers involved but also enhances AEW's reputation as a major player in the professional wrestling industry. The outcomes of these matches could influence future storylines and rivalries, impacting the direction of AEW programming and its appeal to wrestling fans.
What's Next?
The semifinal matches at AEW Worlds End will see Kyle Fletcher face Jon Moxley, and Kazuchika Okada take on Konosuke Takeshita. These matchups promise to deliver high-quality wrestling and could lead to new rivalries or alliances. The outcomes will determine the finalists for the Continental Classic Tournament, with the potential to elevate the winners' status within AEW. Additionally, the event will feature other anticipated matches, including a Chicago Street Fight for the AEW Men's World Tag Team Championship and a Mixed Nuts Mayhem Four-Way Tag Team Match, further building excitement for AEW's future events.
