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Let’s get something clear right out of the gate: We really, really don’t want to make any “everything is bigger in Texas” style jokes about tonight’s AEW Dynamite Winter is Coming broadcast from right near Dallas. It’s just that it’s so easy since the show will run over by five minutes to 10:05 p.m.
Sigh …
Anyway, here’s what to watch for tonight.
Who will emerge in the best position from a full night of Continental Classic matches?
If you’ve been enjoying the inaugural Continental Classic, you’ll really like tonight’s show, which has four, count ’em, four tournament bouts. Even better, all four figure to be significant in some way.
The biggest is definitely Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland. Both men are undefeated at 3-0 in their Gold League matches, so something has to give. Unless they go to a time limit draw, of course, but that hasn’t happened in the Classic to date.
Also of note is a clash between Blue League co-leaders Andrade El Idolo and Brody King. Along with Bryan Danielson, they both come into tonight with six points, so a win in Arlington would be big.
Will Roderick Strong be Neck Strong enough to take down Hangman Adam Page?
Though Roderick Strong has been doing some of the best character work of his career, it appears he’s ready to leave the wheelchair behind and get (more) serious. The question is whether he’s bitten off more than he can chew in Hangman Adam Page.
It’s not just that Page is one of AEW’s top stars, but he’s also reeling right now after two big match losses to Swerve. Hangman could desperately use a victory to right the ship, which makes him desperate — and dangerous. If AEW gives Strong a win here, that could signal even bigger things for him ahead.
Can Riho win her first match back in AEW?
It’s been a minute since we’ve seen the first ever AEW Women’s World Champion, but Riho made her return last week and injected herself right into the thick of the women’s division. She’ll take on Ruby Soho tonight to see if she can ease back into title contention.
Soho is a tough competitor but has been a bit … distracted lately by matters of the heart. We’ll see if she can keep her mind off Cool Hand Ang and get her hand raised against the former champ.
Also slated for the Winter is Coming episode of AEW Dynamite:
- The Von Erichs make their return to Dallas
- We’ll hear from The Golden Jets, Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega
- And we’ll hear from Samoa Joe
AEW Dynamite Winter is Coming begins at 8 p.m. ET on TBS and will run until 10:05, so join us back here at Wrestling Junkie for live results at that time if you aren’t able to watch live.