Claudio Castagnoli came into AEW Dynamite on November 26, 2025, with a purposeand he closed the show by sending a message. In the main event of the night, Castagnoli outlasted Orange Cassidy in a back-and-forth war, scoring a critical win in the AEW Continental Classic Blue League.
Cassidy brought his usual mix of laid-back style and deceptive explosiveness, surprising Castagnoli with a Stun Dog Millionaire, a top-rope DDT, and a perfectly-timed Beach Break that nearly ended the match. But Claudio didnt come to play. He fought back with punishing strikes, including a devastating European uppercut from mid-air that turned the tide.
Late in the match, Cassidy connected with the Orange Punch and followed it up with the Beach Break. It looked like he had it, but Castagnoli kicked out just before the three. Cassidy ran in again, trying to close the gap, but Claudio shut the lights out. Claudio with a European uppercut for the win.
That single strike sealed it. Castagnoli added a more points to his Blue League tally, keeping The Death Riders in strong tournament position after Jon Moxley also secured a win earlier in the night.
With the Continental Classic heating up, Claudios victory proves that precision and power still reign supreme. Orange Cassidy may be beloved by the fans, but Claudio just reminded everyone why hes one of the most dangerous athletes in AEW.
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