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AEW Worlds End 2025: A Year-End Showdown
12/27/2025, 7:52:35 AM
Overview of the Event
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is set to conclude its 2025 calendar year with the highly anticipated pay-per-view event, AEW Worlds End, taking place on December 27 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The event features a stacked card, including a four-way match for the AEW Men's World Championship and the finals of the Continental Classic tournament.
Key Matches and Participants
The main event will see reigning champion Samoa Joe defend his title against three former champions: Hangman Adam Page, Swerve Strickland, and the returning MJF. This match marks a significant moment for MJF, who aims to become a two-time world champion before turning 30, joining an elite group of wrestlers including John Cena and Brock Lesnar.
In addition to the championship bout, the Continental Classic finals will feature the winners of two semifinal matches: Jon Moxley vs. Kyle Fletcher and Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita. This tournament has been a highlight of AEW's programming, showcasing top talent and intense rivalries.
Other notable matches include:
- AEW Women's World Championship: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Jamie Hayter
- AEW Women's Tag Team Championships: Babes of Wrath (Harley Cameron & Willow Nightingale) (c) vs. Mercedes Mone & Athena
- Chicago Street Fight for AEW Men's Tag Team Championships: FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson & Austin Gunn)
Background and Context
AEW has experienced a successful year, with the introduction of new titles and compelling storylines. The Women's Tag Team Championships, held by the Babes of Wrath, will be defended for the first time at this event. The buildup to Worlds End has included intense rivalries, particularly between Joe, Page, and Strickland, which have evolved over the year.
Official Statements & Responses
AEW has promoted Worlds End as a culmination of its most significant storylines, emphasizing the stakes involved in each match. The promotion has highlighted MJF's return as a pivotal moment, with AEW President Tony Khan confirming that MJF's inclusion in the main event was planned well in advance.
Predictions and Expectations
Predictions for the event vary widely among analysts and fans. Many expect MJF to capture the AEW Men's World Championship, leveraging the chaos of the four-way match to his advantage. In the Continental Classic, Takeshita is favored to defeat Okada, while Moxley is seen as a potential finalist against Fletcher.
The women's championship match is anticipated to be a hard-hitting contest, with Statlander expected to retain her title against Hayter. The tag team championship street fight is also expected to deliver high action, with FTR likely to maintain their titles against the Bang Bang Gang.
What's Next
Following AEW Worlds End, the promotion will look to set the stage for 2026, with potential new feuds and storylines emerging from the outcomes of the matches. The event is expected to shape the direction of AEW's programming in the upcoming year, particularly with the ongoing developments in the women's division and the men's title picture.
AEW Worlds End promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the year, showcasing the best of professional wrestling talent and storytelling. Fans can catch the action live on HBO Max, Prime Video, and other platforms starting at 8 p.m. ET.
