AEW President Tony Khan recently discussed the influence of the AEW Continental Classic and its growing significance for his promotion.
Khan addressed the ongoing round-robin tournament during a recent appearance on the “Battleground” podcast.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the tournament’s importance to AEW: “It’s a fantastic tournament. I think there have been many tournaments, some of the things that set the Continental Classic apart in the format are — no outside interference, nobody allowed at ringside, every match is one-on-one, and we have all these great wrestlers. AEW is where the best wrestle, we put top stars into this tournament, year in, year out now. I think this tournament is becoming a mainstay in AEW. I’m really excited about it.”
On the format: “I think something in the format that’s very cool, inspired by my time in the Premier League is three points for a win, one point for a draw. The G1 is an excellent tournament. I think two points for a win and one point for a draw, my thought on that is, for the Continental Classic, making a win three points, it really incentivizes people to try to pull out that win, with a win being three times as valuable as a draw.”
WrestleCon has shared an updated lineup of guests for their convention in Indianapolis during Royal Rumble 2025 weekend.
You can check out the guest list for the event below, which takes place on January 31 and February 1, with tickets available here:
* Kurt Angle
* Sting
* The Hardys
* ODB
* Jerry Lawler
* Jake & Cheryl Roberts
* Matt Riddle
* Ron Simmons
* Lex Luger
* The Honkytonk Man
* Hacksaw Duggan
* Maki Itoh
* Matt Cardona
* Marty Jannetty
* Lisa Marie Varon
* Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley
* Brock Anderson
* Arn Anderson
And finally, The National Wrestling Alliance has issued a press release stating that NWA Hard Times V will be held in Dothan, Alabama on March 22, 2025. Tickets can purchased here.
You can check out the press release below:
“NWA Brings ‘Hard Times V’ to Dothan, AL, on March 22, 2025 Hard Times are coming, baby!
Today the National Wrestling Alliance announces its planned return to Alabama. On March 22, 2025, Hard Times V comes to the Dothan Civic Center.
“Dothan has a rich history and appreciation for wrestling the way it’s meant to be,” says NWA Chief Operating Officer Joe Galli. “The National Wrestling Alliance is excited to be writing a new chapter in Alabama wrestling history.”
Hard Times V marks the NWA’s third event at Dothan Civic Center in the last year. The city and venue have become a stronghold for the National Wrestling Alliance during the Lightning One Era.
“The fans in Dothan have been incredible,” Galli states. “To show our appreciation, we’re bringing one of our most beloved Signature Live Events of the year to Dothan!”
The National Wrestling Alliance’s 2025 calendar is beginning to flesh out. The company’s next Signature Live Event is Jan. 11, 2025, when NWA SHOCKWAVE electrifies the Greater Dallas Area from The OC Theatre in Forney, TX.
Tickets for both NWA SHOCKWAVE and Hard Times V are on sale now.”
