2024 AEW Continental Classic Tournament Results, 11/27 Dynamite
2024 AEW Continental Classic Tournament Results – 11/27 Dynamite
The 2024 AEW Continental Classic Tournament has officially kicked off, bringing excitement and high-stakes competition to AEW Dynamite. For the second time in AEW’s history, 12 top competitors are battling for the ultimate prize: the AEW Continental Championship. On this special Thanksgiving Eve edition of Dynamite, the tournament got underway with thrilling matches that set the stage for what promises to be a fierce contest. Shelton Benjamin, Claudio Castagnoli, and Brody King all scored big wins, earning crucial points as they aim for the championship.
Shelton Benjamin Triumphs Over Mark Briscoe – Blue League Match
The opening match of the night saw Shelton Benjamin face off against Mark Briscoe in the Blue League. Both competitors brought their best to the ring, delivering an evenly-paced and hard-hitting contest. Briscoe showed incredible resilience, managing to absorb Benjamin’s powerful offense, including a series of suplexes.
Things got tense when Briscoe appeared to injure his ribs after an elbow drop to Benjamin, but he quickly shook off the injury and followed up with another daring elbow drop on the outside. Despite his best efforts, Briscoe couldn’t keep up with Benjamin’s brute strength, as Benjamin landed a devastating belly-to-back suplex, securing the win and earning three important points in the tournament.
Claudio Castagnoli Defeats Ricochet – Gold League Match
In the Gold League, Claudio Castagnoli took on Ricochet in a high-flying, fast-paced showdown. Ricochet, still reeling from his recent loss to Konosuke Takeshita at Full Gear, aimed to bounce back with his signature aerial moves. However, Castagnoli, the powerhouse from the Death Riders, was able to intercept nearly every high-flying attack, dominating the match with his strength and control.
After a failed submission attempt, Castagnoli tried to win by count-out, but Ricochet made it back into the ring just in time to keep the match alive. Castagnoli then leveled Ricochet with a brutal lariat, securing the victory and three points toward the tournament standings.
Brody King Overcomes Darby Allin – Gold League Match
The final match of the night saw Brody King take on Darby Allin in another Gold League battle. Both men went all out, with Allin using his high-risk offense to try and gain the upper hand. Allin nearly secured the win after delivering two Coffin Drops to King on the outside, leaving him vulnerable for a potential count-out.
However, King fought back, making it back into the ring just before the count-out. Allin attempted a third Coffin Drop, but this time King caught him in mid-air, transitioning into a powerful Gonzo Bomb to claim the victory and the three points. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli appeared at ringside, glaring at King while holding a steel chair, setting the stage for a future confrontation between the two.
Tournament Structure and Upcoming Matches
The 2024 AEW Continental Classic is being held in a points-based, round-robin format, with the Blue League and Gold League participants facing off in a series of matches. After the league stages, the winners from each group will face the runner-up from the opposite league in the semi-finals. The tournament will culminate at AEW Worlds End, where the two semi-final winners will battle it out for the AEW Continental Championship.
Though Kazuchika Okada remains the AEW Continental Champion at the start of the tournament, he will retain the title until the tournament’s conclusion, regardless of whether he is eliminated from the competition.
Looking Ahead
Next week’s AEW Dynamite, airing on December 4, will feature a highly anticipated match between Claudio Castagnoli and Brody King, both of whom are looking to build momentum heading into the tournament’s semi-finals. This clash between two of the most dominant men in the tournament is sure to be a must-watch.
With the stakes high and the competition fierce, the 2024 AEW Continental Classic is shaping up to be one of the most exciting tournaments in AEW history. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect even more action-packed moments and rivalries to develop.
Final Thoughts
The opening night of the 2024 AEW Continental Classic delivered some incredible matches, with Shelton Benjamin, Claudio Castagnoli, and Brody King all earning three crucial points. As the tournament continues, each match will be pivotal in determining who will claim the AEW Continental Championship. With intense rivalries beginning to take shape and a thrilling finish on the horizon, the Continental Classic is sure to captivate AEW fans in the weeks to come.
