AEW Dynamite Preview for December 18, 2024: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

AEW puts in a lot of effort to make every episode of Dynamite exciting, and the December 18th edition is no exception as it’s the “Holiday Bash” edition of the show. This week’s episode will showcase more action in the Continental Classic tournament, along with various ongoing storylines for fans to enjoy.

TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Anna Jay

Mercedes Mone defends her TBS Championship against Anna Jay in what could be a significant underdog story. While Mone has been a dominant force, Jay has been improving and showing more confidence, especially after her recent challenges. Fans are looking forward to seeing whether Jay has what it takes to pull off a huge upset, as she has shown she belongs in the main event scene.

Continental Classic Blue League: Shelton Benjamin vs. Beast Mortos

Shelton Benjamin has been on a roll in the Continental Classic tournament as he has shown that age is nothing but a number. He will be facing off against Beast Mortos on Dynamite this week and fans can expect a solid match between the two.

Continental Classic Gold League: Will Ospreay vs. Darby Allin

The Continental Classic match between Will Ospreay and Darby Allin has the potential to be the best of the tournament as both competitors have proven themselves to pull off huge risks in order to pick up the win. This match could go either way, but one of them will walk out the winner.

The Death Riders vs. Jay White, Orange Cassidy, and “Hangman” Adam Page

Jon Moxley, PAC, and Wheeler Yuta are set to square off against Jay White, Orange Cassidy, and “Hangman” Adam Page in a six-man tag team match on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. It is likely this match will build towards AEW Worlds End, where Moxley will defend his AEW World Championship against Jay White, Orange Cassidy, and “Hangman” Adam Page, so fans are excited to see what will happen in the bout.

MJF Will Address the Fans

Former AEW World Champion MJF is officially scheduled to speak on the December 18th episode of AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash. Following the announcement that he’ll face Adam Cole at AEW Worlds End, MJF will likely have a lot to say about his upcoming opponent and what’s next for him, should he defeat Adam Cole.

FTR to Speak After Death Riders Attack

Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler will be speaking for the first time after getting brutally attacked by the Death Riders on Collision. It is expected they will be continuing their feud with Jon Moxley’s faction, so fans are excited to hear what they will have to say on Dynamite.

AEW Dynamite December 18th, 2024 Lineup:

• AEW Continental Classic Gold League Match: Will Ospreay vs. Darby Allin
• AEW Continental Classic Blue League Match: Shelton Benjamin vs. The Beast Mortos
• TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Anna Jay
• MJF to speak
• The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta & PAC) vs. Orange Cassidy, Hangman Page, and Jay White
• FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) to speak

Final Thoughts on AEW Dynamite for December 18th, 2024

Tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite has several solid matches featuring Will Ospreay, Mercedes Mone and many more, so it’s definitely something fans shouldn’t miss. As a reminder, Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our AEW Dynamite coverage hub. Also keep checking back with Ringside News for more updates, because there could be several before the big show.

Where to Watch AEW Dynamite on December 18th, 2024

AEW Dynamite will be airing at 8 PM ET on TBS and will take place at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. and fans can look forward to a lot of great action at the event.