Christmas Collision delivers a hard fought Blue League showdown
Summary
– Jon Moxley defeated Orange Cassidy on AEW Christmas Collision
– The match decided a crucial Blue League spot in the Continental Classic
– Moxley secured the win with a late match surge and pinfall
Jon Moxley and Orange Cassidy collided in a high-stakes Continental Classic match during AEW Christmas Collision on December 25. With advancement on the line and both competitors carrying visible wear and tear, the bout delivered drama from start to finish.
Cassidy entered the match clearly banged up but refused to show weakness early. He relied on defiance, timing, and quick bursts of offense while avoiding sustained focus on his injured leg.
The action intensified as both men absorbed punishment, including a brutal crash into the steel steps that shifted momentum. Referee Bryce Remsburg allowed the fight to continue through heavy exchanges as neither competitor backed down.
Moxley began targeting Cassidy more aggressively, stalking him across the ring and locking in his signature bulldog choke. Cassidy managed to escape and fired back with desperation strikes, briefly swinging momentum in his favor.
As fatigue set in, Moxley capitalized on the opportunity. After shutting down Cassidy’s final attempt at a submission, Moxley rolled him through and secured the pinfall to end the match.
The victory officially sent Moxley forward in the Continental Classic, closing out the Blue League with authority. Cassidy, though defeated, once again proved his resilience in one of the toughest environments AEW has to offer.
