AEW President Tony Khan took to Twitter to announce the prize for the upcoming Continental Classic, which is a new round-robin tournament.
The winner will receive the new AEW Continental Championship, the ROH World Title and the NJPW STRONG Openweight title. This would create a new American Triple Crown Champion in the finals. Of course, Eddie Kingston currently holds the ROH World Title and the NJPW STRONG Openweight titles and it remains to seen if he’s in the finals.
Eddie Kingston, Bryan Danielson, Mark Briscoe and Andrade El Idolo have been announced for the tournament so far.
The Continental Classic starts this week, Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve on #AEWDynamite!
12 fighters, no interference, nobody at ringside
The winner becomes AEW Continental Champion + ROH World Champion + NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, a new Triple Crown Champion at Worlds End! pic.twitter.com/3X4yBGcx54— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) November 19, 2023
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AEW President Tony Khan recently made an exciting announcement on Twitter regarding the upcoming Continental Classic tournament. The tournament will feature a round-robin format, and the winner will receive not one, but three prestigious titles – the new AEW Continental Championship, the ROH World Title, and the NJPW STRONG Openweight title. This unique prize will crown a new American Triple Crown Champion in the finals.
Currently, Eddie Kingston holds both the ROH World Title and the NJPW STRONG Openweight titles, making him a strong contender for the finals. However, it remains to be seen if he will make it to the championship match.
The Continental Classic has already announced some impressive participants for the tournament. Eddie Kingston will be joined by Bryan Danielson, Mark Briscoe, and Andrade El Idolo. These talented wrestlers are sure to bring their A-game to the tournament, making it an exciting and competitive event for fans.
The Continental Classic is set to begin this week on Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, during AEW Dynamite. Tony Khan’s tweet mentioned that there will be 12 fighters in total, with no interference and nobody at ringside. This ensures a fair and intense competition where the best wrestler will emerge victorious.
The concept of a Triple Crown Champion is not new in professional wrestling, but this unique combination of titles from different promotions adds an extra layer of excitement to the Continental Classic. It showcases the collaboration between AEW, ROH, and NJPW, bringing together top talents from each organization to compete for this prestigious honor.
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In conclusion, the upcoming Continental Classic tournament in AEW promises to be an exhilarating event for wrestling fans. With the opportunity to crown a new American Triple Crown Champion and the participation of top wrestlers from AEW, ROH, and NJPW, this tournament is not to be missed. Stay tuned to eWrestlingNews.com for all the latest updates and enjoy the action-packed matches that the Continental Classic will bring.