AEW Continental Classic Semifinals Set After Christmas Collision Thriller

The final four for AEW’s premier tournament are now locked in. Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, Jon Moxley, and Konosuke Takeshita all secured their spots this Saturday. The decisive matches happened on a special Christmas edition of AEW Collision. The event was broadcast from the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.

This concludes the intense round-robin phase of the Continental Classic. The tournament’s semifinals will now headline the upcoming AEW Worlds End pay-per-view. Only two men will advance to the finals for a chance at championship gold and a major cash prize.

Gold League Chaos Sees Don Callis Family Dominate

The Gold League standings were a tangled mess heading into Thursday night. Six wrestlers were tied at the top with only two semifinal spots available. The drama culminated in a must-win scenario for several top stars.

According to official AEW coverage, Kyle Fletcher secured his place first. He defeated Jack Perry with a Sheer Drop Brainbuster. Later, Kazuchika Okada clinched his spot by pinning Speedball Mike Bailey. Both Okada and Fletcher are members of the Don Callis Family faction.

Their victories eliminated other hopefuls like PAC and Mike Bailey. The results set a clear faction-based narrative heading into the final weekend. The Don Callis Family has two shots at winning the entire tournament.

Blue League Comeback Complete as Moxley Advances

The Blue League featured its own stunning conclusion. Jon Moxley staged a remarkable comeback to qualify. He needed a victory over Orange Cassidy and got it with a crafty inside cradle pin.

Konosuke Takeshita had already qualified earlier in the night. He defeated Mascara Dorada to finish with a tournament-leading 13 points. His win also helped shape the final standings by denying other contenders.

Moxley’s last-gasp victory had major consequences. It eliminated his own Death Riders stablemate, Claudio Castagnoli, from contention. This sets up intriguing semifinal matches where faction loyalties will be tested.

The stage is now set for a spectacular semifinal round at AEW Worlds End. The Continental Classic has delivered weeks of elite wrestling, and the final four promise more unforgettable action. The tournament winner will soon be crowned.

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Who is in the AEW Continental Classic semifinals?

The four semifinalists are Kazuchika Okada and Kyle Fletcher from the Gold League. From the Blue League, qualifiers are Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita. They face off this Saturday.

When are the Continental Classic semifinals?

The semifinal matches will take place at the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view event. The show is scheduled for Saturday, December 28th. It will be broadcast live.

What are the semifinal match-ups?

Kazuchika Okada will face Konosuke Takeshita in one semifinal. The other match pairs Jon Moxley against Kyle Fletcher. The winners meet in the tournament final.

Where did the final qualifying matches happen?

The final round-robin matches aired on a special Christmas episode of AEW Collision. The event was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. It decided the semifinalists.

What is at stake for the winner?

The tournament winner gains a future world championship match. They also earn a substantial financial prize. It is one of AEW’s most prestigious accomplishments.