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Tony Khan announces rules and matches for AEW Continental Cup

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:36 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Tony Khan announces rules and matches for AEW Continental Cup

Summary

Tony Khan and Tony Schiavone revealed the rules and first-round matches for the inaugural AEW Continental Cup during a Selection Special on August 3. The tournament will feature 16 participants, with matches starting on August 8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Each bout will have no time limits, ensuring a definitive winner. The matches include Orange Cassidy vs. Matt Sydal, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ace Austin, and Eddie Kingston vs. Jake Doyle among others. The tournament progresses to quarter-finals on August 19 and 22, leading to semi-finals on August 26, and concluding at Wembley Stadium on August 30.

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Key Details

•First round matches begin on August 8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
•No time limits are imposed in the Continental Cup matches.
•Key matchups include Jon Moxley defending his AEW Continental Championship.
•Quarter-finals are scheduled for August 19 and 22.
•Finals will take place at Wembley Stadium on August 30.

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3:36 AMWrestling Inc — Tony Khan & Tony Schiavone Announce Rules, First Round Matches For AEW Continental Cup

What they're saying

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The first round draw for the AEW Continental Cup is complete, and both the schedule and rules for the tournament have been revealed by Tony Khan.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer)

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