AEW is getting ready to reveal who’s competing in this year’s Continental Classic, and Tony Khan has picked an interesting time to make the announcement. The AEW President confirmed that the 2026 Continental Classic selection special will take place Monday, November 16, during halftime of the NFL’s Monday Night Football game.
Khan made the announcement during a Twitter Live session on Saturday, November 14. He also confirmed that he will co-host the special alongside Tony Schiavone, with fans able to watch it on AEW’s social media platforms during halftime of the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens game.
The 2026 AEW Continental Classic is scheduled to begin on the November 18 episode of Dynamite in Denver, Colorado. That gives fans just two days between the selection special and the start of tournament action.
Jon Moxley enters as the reigning AEW Continental Champion after winning last year’s tournament. He has an automatic spot in this year’s competition, while the remaining participants will be revealed during Monday’s special.
The Continental Classic features 12 wrestlers divided into the Gold League and Blue League. Wrestlers earn points for wins and draws, with the top competitors advancing to the final stage of the tournament at AEW Worlds End.
AEW has made the Continental Classic a yearly tradition since 2023, with Eddie Kingston, Kazuchika Okada, and Jon Moxley winning the first three tournaments. Now Khan and Schiavone are getting ready to reveal who will compete for this year’s championship.
With the tournament starting Wednesday, AEW is using Monday’s NFL halftime break to get fans ready for another Continental Classic. The big question is whether Khan has any surprise names planned for this year’s lineup.
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