Tony Khan Reveals the Blue and Gold “Leagues!”

Originally livestreamed, Tony Khan and Tony Schiavone officially announced the twelve total entrants and divided them into the two round robin blocks known as the “Blue League” and “Gold League.” If you don’t feel like sifting through the almost 30 minute video, the groups are:

Blue League

• Bryan Danielson
• Andrade El Idolo
• Brody King
• Claudio Castagnoli
• Daniel Garcia
• Eddie Kingston

Gold League

• Jon Moxley
• Swerve Strickland
• Rush
• Mark Briscoe
• Jay Lethal
• Jay White

Tony Khan also explains the rules for the Continental Classic:

• Every match has a 20 minute time limit
• The winner of each match earns 3 points, losers earn 0, 1 point for a draw
• EVERYONE ELSE is banned from ringside for true 1v1 action

Eddie Kingston also joined the selection special as his “life’s work” is on the line in this tournament, both the ROH World Championship and NJPW Strong Openweight Championship on the line as part of the modern day North American Triple Crown Eddie, Tony Khan, AEW, ROH and NJPW are looking to create together. Gold League competes tonight on Dynamite while Blue League will have their start this Saturday on Collision. Look for more articles like this one to keep up with the Continental Classic standings over the next six weeks of tournament action!