AEW explains what the hell the Continental Cup is, and why Nigel McGuinness is back for it

On last night’s Dynamite, AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley cut a promo where he said everyone backstage is buzzing about the Continental Cup. He changed topics without ever elaborating on it. That left me and many other fans wondering, what the hell is the Continental Cup? AEW gave a much better explanation on tonight’s (July 30) episode of Collision. Take it away, Tony Schiavone! The Continental Cup tournament KICKS OFF next week on Collision and will culminate at #AEWAllIn London. Here's @TonySchiavone24 with more information about AEW's new summer tournament! Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/SzZ4l2UMdL — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) July 31, 2026 The idea is inspired by the English FA Cup. 16 wrestlers will fight in a single elimination tournament, including the champ. This round of 16 begins next Saturday (Aug. 8) on Collision. The tournament matches are all drawn at random (the names are thrown back into a hat after the first round is complete) and wi