AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals Set, Nigel McGuinness To Compete

The quarterfinals matches are set for the AEW Continental Challenge Cup, and they include Nigel McGuinness. AEW announced the matches in the tournament after a blind draw on Monday and they will feature two matches on Dynamite, plus two on Collision.

The AEW Dynamite matches will see McGuinness take on Hechicero while Jay White faces Jon Moxley. Meanwhile, Saturday’s AEW Collision will feature Eddie Kingston vs. Claudio Castagnoli and Orange Cassidy vs. Kyle O’Reilly.

McGuinness’ status had been in doubt after he was injured during his first round match on Collision this past weekend. However, AEW posted a video in which, while wearing a walking boot, said there was break or fracture in his foot. He said that as he’s nearing the end of his career and facing potentially his only chance to be in the tournament, he was going to push through so he can potentially compete in the finals at All In in Wembley Stadium.

The winner of the tournament at All In receives the Continental Cup and become the Continental Champion, earning an automatic spot in the Continental Cup in November.

"This could be the last chance I get to compete."

Despite his injury, @McGuinnessNigel is going to push forward in the Continental Challenge Cup for the chance to go to Wembley Stadium at #AEWAllIn London, Sunday 8/30! pic.twitter.com/bwgYuXX9Co

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 18, 2026