On a recent edition of the “In The Weeds” podcast, Romero spoke about what New Japan knew about the AEW Continental Classic before the tournament began. He said,
“There was something going around that New Japan didn’t know. I knew the whole time. I told New Japan. Obviously, it’s an unusual concept to have a New Japan Champion put up his titles at the end of this thing. It’s just a bit unusual and I think that’s where some of the people didn’t really fully understand everything.”
“New Japan knew and I think it’s cool. I hope at the end of it, it’s Eddie or Mox [Jon Moxley] or somebody who does wrestle in New Japan. Even Danielson [Bryan Danielson], that they come out on top so hopefully I don’t have to tell my bosses, ‘We messed up and now here is somebody that we can’t book,’ who is in AAA or something.
“I think it will all work out and I’m excited. It’s a cool concept for US fans as an introduction since it’s like the G1. So fans who haven’t watched the G1 will get hooked on the concept and come on over and check out the G1 next year because it’s the best wrestling tournament on earth. You can’t really duplicate it exactly. I do think it’s a cool introduction.”
The AEW Continental Classic will continue on tonight’s edition of AEW Collision with three matches from the Blue League. The current rankings are as follows:
Six points: Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland.
Three points: Jay White, Rush, Brody King, Claudio Castagnoli.
Zero points: Jay Lethal, Mark Briscoe, Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson, Andrade El Idolo.
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The AEW Continental Classic has been generating a lot of buzz in the wrestling world, and recently, Rocky Romero shed some light on what New Japan knew about the tournament before it began. On the “In The Weeds” podcast, Romero revealed that he had informed New Japan about the concept of the tournament, including the unusual idea of a New Japan Champion putting up his titles at the end.
Romero stated, “There was something going around that New Japan didn’t know. I knew the whole time. I told New Japan. Obviously, it’s an unusual concept to have a New Japan Champion put up his titles at the end of this thing. It’s just a bit unusual and I think that’s where some of the people didn’t really fully understand everything.”
He further expressed his hope that someone who wrestles in New Japan, such as Eddie or Mox (Jon Moxley), or even Danielson (Bryan Danielson), would come out on top in the tournament. Romero explained that this would prevent any complications in booking wrestlers who are affiliated with other promotions like AAA.
Romero also highlighted the significance of the AEW Continental Classic for US fans, comparing it to the G1 tournament. He believes that the tournament serves as an introduction to the G1 for fans who haven’t watched it before. Romero emphasized that the G1 is the best wrestling tournament on earth and cannot be duplicated exactly, making the AEW Continental Classic a cool introduction for wrestling enthusiasts.
In terms of the current standings in the tournament, tonight’s edition of AEW Collision will feature three matches from the Blue League. The rankings so far are as follows: Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland leading with six points each, followed by Jay White, Rush, Brody King, and Claudio Castagnoli with three points each. Jay Lethal, Mark Briscoe, Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson, and Andrade El Idolo are yet to score any points.
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The AEW Continental Classic continues to captivate wrestling fans with its unique concept and exciting matches. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the outcome and hope to witness their favorite wrestlers emerge victorious.