‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey’s AEW Debut Plans Revealed

The countdown is on for this year’s AEW Continental Classic, set to kick off with the November 27, 2024, episode of AEW Dynamite and conclude with the Worlds End pay-per-view on December 28, 2024. This tournament is already making waves with a twenty-minute time limit per bout and one major name confirmed for participation: Kazuchika Okada.

Okada, who took home the victory last year and currently reigns as the Continental Champion, has secured automatic entry into the tournament. Fans are buzzing about what the “Rainmaker” will bring to the ring this time around.

But here’s where it gets even juicier—according to PWInsider.com, the belief within AEW is that “Speedball” Mike Bailey will make his debut during this year’s tournament. It was previously reported that Bailey’s contract expired on November 1, fueling rumors that he’s AEW-bound. If true, Bailey’s entry could be a game-changer, adding a fresh dynamic to an already star-studded competition.

Bailey’s potential debut isn’t out of nowhere, either. The star was spotted at an AEW show earlier this year, hanging out with friends and igniting whispers of a future with the promotion. As of now, AEW has kept tight-lipped on when exactly he will step into the spotlight, but the Continental Classic would be the perfect stage for his grand entrance.

With Okada defending his title against a pool of elite competitors and the possible debut of “Speedball” Mike Bailey, this year’s AEW Continental Classic is shaping up to be an unmissable event for wrestling fans.