Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness secured their places in the finals of the inaugural Continental Challenge Cup following high-stakes semifinal bouts on AEW Dynamite ahead of this Sunday’s All In event at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Moxley punched his ticket by defeating Death Riders stablemate Claudio Castagnoli, while McGuinness overcame Kyle O’Reilly via submission.
The Death Riders Collision on Dynamite
The tournament semifinals kicked off with an internal clash inside the Death Riders stable. Jon Moxley faced off against Claudio Castagnoli in a brutal opener on Dynamite, according to F4W/WON and Fightful coverage.
Moxley locked in his signature bulldog chokehold, grounding Castagnoli until the latter passed out, securing the technical submission win for the reigning Continental Champion.
McGuinness Fends Off O’Reilly in a Grinding Semifinal
On the opposite side of the bracket, Nigel McGuinness squared off against Kyle O’Reilly in a physical contest that tested both competitors’ thresholds.
McGuinness countered O’Reilly’s formidable grappling by securing the London Dungeon armlock, forcing a tapout that sent the crowd into a frenzy, per Fightful. The grueling encounter left visible marks, notably a severe contusion under O’Reilly’s right eye that swelled rapidly during the closing bell. With the victory, McGuinness advances to his second-ever appearance at Wembley Stadium.
| Winner | Loser | Finish Method | Stakes / Next Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Moxley | Claudio Castagnoli | Bulldog Choke (Technical Submission) | Advances to Continental Challenge Cup Final at All In |
| Nigel McGuinness | Kyle O’Reilly | London Dungeon (Submission) | Advances to Continental Challenge Cup Final at All In |
The All In Championship Landscape
The Continental Challenge Cup final caps off an extensive card at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. Alongside Moxley and McGuinness battling for both the title and the Cup, the event features major title defenses across the roster, including AEW World Champion Kenny Omega defending against Will Ospreay, and AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale defending against Mercedes Mone, as detailed by F4W/WON.
For McGuinness, competing in England for the first time since last December represents a milestone moment in a storied career. As the locker room clears out and the tactical preparations finalize, the stage is set for a clash of contrasting styles on professional wrestling’s biggest international platform.
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