AEW fans hoping for a womens version of the Continental Classic might not have to wait forever but Tony Khan says the company needs all hands on deck before pulling the trigger.
Speaking with Q93 in New Orleans, Khan addressed the idea of launching a Womens Continental Classic to mirror the mens annual tournament, which began in 2023 and is already one of AEWs tentpole events. While he didnt announce anything concrete, Khan made it clear hes down for it just not until the roster is fully stacked and healthy.
Khan emphasized that a grueling round-robin-style tournament demands a strong and deep roster, something he believes AEW is close to having. But hes not about to run the tourney if the division isnt firing on all cylinders.
The mens Continental Classic has already produced standout winners in Eddie Kingston and Kazuchika Okada. Okada recently unified the Continental Championship with the AEW International Championship, but both titles are still being tracked separately when it comes to lineage.
This isnt the first time Khan has addressed expanding the womens division. Hes also previously stated that womens tag team titles are a possibility once the division is in a stable place. Despite some injuries throughout the year, Khan remains optimistic about the divisions current status.
A womens Continental Classic might not be locked in for this year but its clear Khan sees it as a real possibility down the line. Once the roster is deep enough, fans might just get that long-awaited tournament.
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