AEW World's End 2024 Wraps Up Year of Creative Collapse (ep.898)

AEW World's End 2024 saw Kazuchika Okada crowned the first-ever AEW Continental Champion. Okada defeated Will Ospreay in the finals, after both men had already competed in grueling semi-final matches earlier in the night. Ospreay overcame Kyle Fletcher while Okada bested Ricochet to set up the dream match final. Okada was presented the belt by returning EVP Kenny Omega, who received a thunderous ovation from the crowd.

In other championship action, Mariah May dethroned Thunder Rosa in a brutal Tijuana Street Fight to claim the AEW Women's World Championship. MJF retained his Dynamite Diamond Ring against Adam Cole but suffered a post-match beatdown at the hands of the Undisputed Elite and a returning Kyle O'Reilly. Konosuke Takeshita retained the AEW International Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs, and Mercedes Moné successfully defended the AEW TBS Championship against Kris Statlander.

Jon Moxley retained the AEW World Championship in a Fatal Four Way match against Orange Cassidy, Hangman Page, and Jay White. After the match, the Death Riders were confronted by a returning Edge and FTR, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the two factions.

Despite some exciting moments and strong in-ring action, AEW World's End 2024 failed to deliver the kind of impactful storytelling and satisfying conclusions that fans have come to expect from the promotion.

The event felt somewhat disjointed and lacked a sense of urgency, reflecting a broader trend of creative inconsistency that has plagued AEW throughout the year. Many fans and critics alike have expressed disappointment with the booking decisions and lack of clear direction in recent months, leading to a sense of stagnation and missed opportunities.

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