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AEW World ’s remainder closed 2024 with epic lucifer , surprising returns , and a glimpse into All Elite Wrestling ’s bright futurity .
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All Elite Wrestling ( AEW ) concluded 2024 with a spectacular vitrine atAEW World ’s Endin Orlando , Florida . This wage - per - view upshot exemplified AEW ’s lastingness as the PM choice to World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , demonstrating long - term storytelling , voguish utilization of external asterisk and veteran endowment , and a nidus on vernal , homegrown AEW master .
AEW World ’s Endopened with a Continental Classic semi - net match betweenWill OspreayandKyle Fletcher . Despite Fletcher ’s recent cad number and telling run , Ospreay come forth victorious with the Styles Clash , securing his place in the final . position - match , a bloody Ospreay cut a promo aimed at AEW ’s hard-core fanbase , known as " The Sickos . "
In a Tijuana Street Fight , AEW Women ’s World ChampionMariah Maysuccessfully defend her deed of conveyance againstThunder Rosa . The violent spectacle involved Rosa ’s father at ringside , whose cane became a weapon used by both competitors . May ’s triumph determine up a potential future tense clangoring with former virtuoso Toni Storm , who overcome Leila Grey on the pre - show as part of her amusing mental illness gimmick .
Maxwell Jacob Friedman(MJF ) continued his annual custom by defeatingAdam Colefor the Dynamite Diamond Ring , employing underhanded tactic to guarantee the profits and further their on-going competition . Konosuke Takeshitaretained the AEW International Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs , showcasing the skills of both performers and solidifying Takeshita ’s sovereignty as " The Alpha . "
TBS ChampionMercedes Monésuccessfully defended her form of address againstKris Statlanderin an exigent classic that earned a " competitiveness always " chant from the appreciative crowd . Moné ’s triumph set up her next championship defense atNew Japan Pro - Wrestling ( NJPW ) Wrestle Dynasty , while Statlander cemented her condition in AEW ’s women ’s naval division upper echelon .
The Continental Classic final examination between Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada live up to its billing as a dream friction match . WithJim Rossjoining the commentary team and celebrating his 50th year in professional wrestle , the match find multiple standing standing ovation and " holy shit " chant . Okada at long last emerge victorious with a Rainmaker , leading to a respectful handclasp between the challenger .
In a surprising turn of event , Christopher Danielscame out and announced he was no longer an interim executive vice chairperson , pave the way forKenny Omega’sreturn to his executive role . Z presented the Continental Championship belt to Okada , creating a memorable face - to - face moment between the longtime rivals .
The main event featured a four - way struggle for the AEW World Championship betweenJon Moxley , Hangman Adam Page , Orange Cassidy , andJay White . Despite the odds , the wild brawl concluded with Moxley keep on his claim with assistance from the Death Riders . ButAEW World ’s remainder ’s true climax came whenFTRand a returningAdam Copelandconfronted the Death Riders , contribute to a face - off between Copeland and Moxley . The show concluded with Copeland delivering a fishgig to Moxley and punishing the champion until he get out with his statute title .
AsAEW World ’s Endwrapped up 2024 , it nock the death of a ambitious geological era for AEW , which face critique from various quarters . However , the society now enters a newfangled stage with a multi - year streaming deal onMAX , solidifying its position as the second - most successful wrestling advancement in American history . With financial stability secure and riding a creative hot streak , AEW ’s future expect hopeful as it enters 2025 .
AEW World ’s Endserved as a testament to All Elite Wrestling ’s strengths , showcasing its various talent pool , commitment to compelling storytelling , and ability to create memorable minute . As the promotion embarks on this new chapter , fans can anticipate continued creation and excitement from pro grapple ’s challenger steel for years to fare .
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— All Elite Wrestling ( @AEW)December 29 , 2024
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