Jon Moxley to defend AEW Continental Cup in inaugural tournament

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced a 16‑man inaugural Continental Cup tournament, with the current Continental Champion Jon Moxley defending his title in the opening round against Jack Perry. The first‑round matches begin on August 8 during AEW Collision in Colorado Springs and continue on August 12 on AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas, with further blind‑draw matchups leading to a final at the All In: London pay‑per‑view later this month.

The participant list includes AEW stars such as Jay White, Nigel McGuinness, Brian Cage, Kyle O’Reilly, Claudio Castagnoli, Hechicero, Matt Sydal, Roderick Strong, David Finlay, Katsuyori Shibata, Eddie Kingston, Ace Austin, Jake Doyle, and Orange Cassidy. Speculation has emerged that AEW could use a potential first‑round upset of Moxley by Perry for dramatic effect, though the promotion’s president Tony Khan has praised Moxley’s backstage contributions and his role as a pillar of the company.