AEW Worlds End 2025: A Night to Remember in Chicago
This Saturday, December 27, 2025, Chicago’s Now Arena will be the epicenter of wrestling action as AEW closes out the year with its highly anticipated pay-per-view event, AEW Worlds End. This final showdown of the year promises chaos and intense competition, setting the stage for what to expect as we transition into the new year.
Main Event: A Championship Showdown
The evening will highlight a thrilling four-way match for the AEW World Championship. Current champion Samoa Joe will defend his title against formidable contenders Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page, and MJF. The stakes are high, especially after MJF’s recent return to cash in his Casino Gauntlet contract. This allows him to contest for the title once again, intensifying his rivalry with both Joe and the other challengers. Fans are eager to see how these dynamics will play out in what is expected to be an unpredictable bout.
Women’s Championship Clash
Highlighting the women’s division, reigning AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander will face Jamie Hayter in a matchup that’s been a long time coming. Hayter, once the champion herself, is looking to reclaim her title after an extended break due to injury. Meanwhile, Statlander aims to solidify her reign against one of the division’s toughest opponents. This matchup is particularly exciting for fans eager to witness a fierce back-and-forth struggle for supremacy.
The Continental Classic Reaches Its Peak
Also on the card, the Continental Classic is set to reach its dramatic conclusion with both semifinal matches leading up to the final match on the same night. Current champion Kazuchika Okada will risk everything against Konosuke Takeshita. A defeat for Okada means he will vacate both the AEW Continental Championship and the AEW Unified Championship, ensuring a new champion by the end of the night. In the second semifinal, Jon Moxley will take on Kyle Fletcher, who earned his spot as Uncrowned’s Breakthrough Wrestler of 2025. Fans are awaiting a climactic end to this tournament, which has been full of surprises.
Tag Team Turmoil
Expect plenty of tag-team action as the night heats up. FTR will defend their AEW World Tag Team Championships against the Bang Bang Gang in a Chicago Street Fight. With Stokely Hathaway and Ace Austin lurking ringside, the match is likely to escalate quickly into an all-out brawl, showcasing the creativity and intensity that fans have come to love about AEW.
Women’s Tag Team Championship Battle
In addition to the singles and male tag-team bouts, the women’s tag division continues to grow stronger. The Babes of Wrath—comprising Harley Cameron and Willow Nightingale—will defend their AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship against Mercedes Moné and Athena. This match underlines the ongoing evolution and rising prominence of women’s wrestling within the AEW landscape.
Other Notable Matches
The card is rich with diverse matchups, including Darby Allin facing Gabe Kidd in a singles encounter that promises to deliver considerable excitement and physicality. The Death Riders will engage with The Conglomeration, joined by their ally Toni Storm, in what has been dubbed “Mixed Nuts Mayhem.”
The Full Match Card
- AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. MJF vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Adam Page
- Continental Classic Final for the AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley vs. Kazuchika Okada (c)
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Kris Statlander (c) vs. Jamie Hayter
- Mixed Nuts Mayhem: The Conglomeration & Toni Storm vs. The Death Riders
- Singles Match: Darby Allin vs. Gabe Kidd
- AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship: The Babes of Wrath (c) vs. Mercedes Moné & Athena
- Chicago Street Fight for the AEW World Tag Team Championship: FTR (c) vs. Bang Bang Gang
- Continental Classic Semifinal: Jon Moxley vs. Kyle Fletcher
- Continental Classic Semifinal: Kazuchika Okada vs. Konosuke Takeshita
Pre-Show: Zero Hour
Preceding the main event card, the Zero Hour pre-show kicks off at 7 p.m. ET, streaming on platforms like TNT and Max. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup, including matches featuring JetSpeed and Jurassic Express, Mascara Dorada and Bandido, as well as Eddie Kingston and Sisters of Sin competing against their respective opponents.
AEW Worlds End 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night that promises drama, excitement, and the unexpected.
