AEW Sets Continental Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, Nigel McGuinness Cleared To Compete - Wrestling Inc.
McGuinness said there is no break in his foot and he will face Hechicero as AEW moves the tournament toward Wembley Stadium finals.
- Nigel McGuinness faces CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Hechicero on tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, continuing his run in the Continental Challenge Cup despite a foot injury sustained last week.
- McGuinness suffered the injury defeating Katsuyori Shibata on the August 15 episode of AEW Collision; the veteran stated, "This could be the last chance I get to compete."
- Although seen wearing a walking boot on Monday, medical tests confirmed no fracture in McGuinness's foot, and AEW President Tony Khan cleared him to compete despite doctor reservations.
- Quarterfinal action continues tonight on AEW Dynamite as AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley battles Jay White, with Saturday's AEW Collision featuring Eddie Kingston versus Claudio Castagnoli and Orange Cassidy against Kyle O'Reilly.
- Winners of these quarterfinal bouts advance to the semi-finals in Glasgow, Scotland, next week, before the tournament concludes at Wembley Stadium at AEWAllIn London on 8/30.
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Nigel McGuinness Stays in the Continental Challenge Cup Despite a Foot Injury
Nigel McGuinness will remain in the Continental Challenge Cup after suffering a foot injury in his first round win over Katsuyori Shibata. McGuinness was seen in a boot on his left foot on Monday, but AEW announced there is no break or fracture, and he advances to the quarterfinals to face Hechicero. “This could be the last chance I get to compete,” McGuinness said, explaining that at this stage of his career he was not willing to surrender his …
AEW News: Continental Challenge Cup Updates, Latest On Nigel McGuinness' Injury & More
Nigel McGuinness plans to fight through the pain as the AEW Continental Challenge Cup continues. During the AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Selection Special, McGuinness appeared in a walking boot and provided an update on his condition. While he said there was no sprain or break, McGuinness admitted the injury still “hurt like hell.” Despite the setback, McGuinness made it clear he has no intention of withdrawing from the tournament.…
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