Juice Robinson, who was initially a part of the 2024 AEW Continental Classic, had to pull out due to fibula injury.
Insights into AEW’s original plans for Robinson in the tournament prior to his injury are highlighted by The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
In the report, it was noted that all outcomes for the matches were arranged by mid-November, to ensure a smooth run leading up to the ultimate two events.
Robinson was schemed to use brass knuckles for the removal of Claudio Castagnoli, thus escalating the feud between the Bang Bang Gang and the Death Riders.
Afterwards, the tournament saw Komander stepping in for Robinson and incorporated into the finale, where he employed the weapon against Claudio on the Wednesday edition of Dynamite.