Eddie Kingston Wins AEW Continental Classic, Becomes Triple Crown Champion – Eddie Kingston emerged victorious in the inaugural AEW Continental Classic tournament, claiming the title of champion in a hard-fought battle against Jon Moxley at the Worlds End pay-per-view.
The match unfolded as a brutal and intense back-and-forth encounter, culminating in Kingston delivering a decisive spinning backfist to secure the victory.
With this win, Kingston not only clinched the tournament but also made history as the inaugural AEW Continental Champion. This accomplishment also marks his status as a Triple Crown Champion, having previously held titles in ROH World and NJPW STRONG promotions.
Kingston and Moxley progressed to the tournament finals by conquering their respective leagues. Moxley secured his spot by defeating Jay White and Swerve Strickland in a triple threat match within the Gold League, while Kingston emerged victorious over Danielson to claim the Blue League.
Remarkably, Kingston held both the ROH Champion and NJPW Strong Champion titles before entering the tournament. In a bold move, he decided to put both titles on the line during the tournament, offering the opportunity for the winner to claim not only the AEW Continental Championship but also both existing titles, adding an extra layer of significance to his historic victory.
Eddie Kingston Wins AEW Continental Classic