The 2024 AEW Continental Classic delivered high-stakes drama on Saturday’s AEW Collision, as the tournament’s Gold and Blue Leagues saw major shakeups. With three intense bouts full of jaw-dropping moments, unexpected upsets, and pivotal wins, the road to the finals just got a lot more unpredictable.
Gold League: Darby Allin vs. Komander
The night began with a high-flying spectacle as Darby Allin squared off against Komander, a last-minute replacement for the injured Juice Robinson. The match was a highlight reel of aerial wizardry, featuring moonsaults, suicide dives, and a breathtaking springboard Shooting Star Press from Komander. However, Allin’s agility and resilience carried the day as he dodged Komander’s final attacks and rolled him into the Last Supper pin for the win. Allin earned his first three points, while Komander remains grounded at zero in the Gold League standings.
Blue League: Kyle Fletcher vs. Kazuchika Okada
The most shocking moment of the night came as Kyle Fletcher defeated reigning Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada in a controversial finish. Fletcher, who had entered the match with six points, cemented his dominance with a crafty mix of technical prowess and underhanded tactics, including a low blow the referee missed. Fletcher’s devastating brainbuster secured the pinfall, giving him nine points and handing Okada his first loss in the tournament. With Fletcher now firmly atop the Blue League, Okada remains at four points, tied with Daniel Garcia for second place.
Blue League Main Event: Mark Briscoe vs. Daniel Garcia
The main event saw a battle between Mark Briscoe and TNT Champion Daniel Garcia, two fan favorites whose in-ring chemistry ignited the crowd into chants of “both these guys.” Garcia seemed poised for victory after a series of brutal suplexes and corner strikes, but Briscoe’s grit won the day. Blocking a suplex with a rope grab, Briscoe countered with the Cut-Throat Diver to earn a three-count and his first three points in the Classic. Despite the loss, Garcia remains tied with Okada at four points, while Briscoe catches up to Shelton Benjamin.
Standings Update
Gold League:
- Kyle Fletcher: 9 points
- Kazuchika Okada: 4 points
- Daniel Garcia: 4 points
- Mark Briscoe: 3 points
- Shelton Benjamin: 3 points
- The Beast Mortos: 0 points
Blue League:
- Eddie Kingston: 6 points
- Darby Allin: 3 points
- Komander: 0 points
With momentum shifting and surprises lurking, the AEW Continental Classic is shaping up to be a tournament for the ages.