Tony Khan, President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), expressed interest in launching a women’s version of the Continental Classic Tournament, aiming to spotlight the women’s division. Speaking with Q93 ahead of this week’s AEW Dynamite, Khan emphasized that once the division recovers from recent injuries, the tournament could offer a fast-paced, challenging competition for the promotion’s top female wrestlers.
Khan highlighted the current status of AEW’s women’s titles and explained that the Continental Classic has the potential to add excitement with weekly intense matches. He indicated openness to the idea, provided the division’s top athletes are healthy enough to participate. The tournament is scheduled to begin later this November, promising to elevate AEW’s women’s wrestling scene.
We’ve got the women’s world title and the TBS title, I think that the Continental would be something very interesting. We had some injuries happen in the women’s division earlier this year at the All In pay-per-view. I think it would be a great thing if we get the division healthy where we’ve got all of our top fighters ready to go, that could be a really great thing. That’s a very intense tournament with matches every week. I am very open to it, especially if we can get all the top wrestlers healthy to compete.
— Tony Khan, AEW President and CEO
MJF Focuses on Rivalry with Mark Briscoe Over Personal Life
On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, better known as MJF, made it clear that his feud with Mark Briscoe takes precedence over personal matters, including his recent marriage to Alicia Atout. In a promo recorded at Collision, MJF vowed to defeat Briscoe before considering any honeymoon plans. This follows a surprise attack on Briscoe in last Saturday’s Collision episode, occurring just one day after MJF’s wedding.
MJF recounted a tense exchange with Atout, where she inquired about their honeymoon, which he delayed until after Briscoe’s downfall. Calling Atout “Toots,” he told her the honeymoon would have to wait until Briscoe was “dead.” When Atout warned him that leaving would end their relationship, he responded that his commitment had always been to “the game, hate, and vengeance” before mentioning her.
Despite the personal risks, MJF declared that he would “walk down the aisle” at Collision ready to accept whatever match stipulation Briscoe chooses, underlining the seriousness of their upcoming confrontation.
No matter the stipulation from @SussexCoChicken, @The_MJF is ready for WAR at #AEWAllOut! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/NEkBlt0zW9
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW)
Daniel Garcia Joins Death Riders Following Post-Main Event Attack
Daniel Garcia officially became a member of the Death Riders faction during this week’s AEW Dynamite, marking a significant shift in the faction’s strength. After the main event, where Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and The Young Bucks won a $500,000 prize by defeating Brodido and The Opps, a surprise attack unfolded.
Darby Allin attempted to confront Moxley ahead of their scheduled Coffin Match at All Out but was ambushed by Garcia, who viciously assaulted Allin by pressing his face into a chair. This brutal action confirmed Garcia’s alliance with Moxley and the other Death Riders, escalating tensions ahead of the highly anticipated match.
AEW Builds Momentum with Upcoming Key Matches and Events
AEW is gearing up for a busy season with several high-profile matches and event announcements. The Continental Classic tournament, scheduled to kick off in November, aims to introduce a compelling new element for the women’s division, aligning with Tony Khan’s vision for the company.
Meanwhile, fan interest is intensifying around the ongoing rivalries, particularly MJF’s relentless pursuit of Mark Briscoe and the rising influence of factions like the Death Riders, now strengthened by Daniel Garcia’s membership. These storylines are expected to culminate in major showdowns at AEW’s upcoming All Out events.
With AEW’s continued focus on expanding its roster, promoting engaging tournaments, and delivering intense matchups, the promotion is positioning itself for increased visibility and competitive stature in professional wrestling’s landscape.
