In an interview that debuted prior to Dynamite, Khan said that whoever holds the title after November’s annual Full Gear pay-per-view will get an automatic spot in the Classic. However, the titleholder will have to win the tournament final at December’s Worlds End PPV in order to keep their championship.
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Khan also reiterated that the rules around the Continental title will remain the same: no interference and no one allowed at ringside.
I wish it was treated like the Owen Hart belts where the winner gets it at the end and that’s it.
There’s already enough belts to defend.