Jack Perry Ends 408-Day Streak with Bailey Win

On the December 20 episode of AEW Collision during the Holiday Bash event, Jack Perry secured his first victory in the Continental Classic tournament by defeating Speedball Mike Bailey, ending a 408-day singles losing streak and earning three points in the Gold League despite nursing an ankle injury.

Perry, who stepped in as a replacement for the injured Darby Allin, faced Bailey in a match that highlighted both competitors' athleticism. During the bout, Perry countered one of Bailey's signature kicks by biting his toes, a moment that drew attention given Bailey's barefoot wrestling style. Perry followed with a backdrop suplex to secure the pinfall, bringing his tournament record to one win and two losses. The victory positions Perry with three points, keeping him in contention as the Gold League remains tightly contested, with four of the six participants tied for the lead.

The 2025 Continental Classic, a round-robin tournament featuring top AEW talent, began earlier this month with Allin initially slated for the Gold League alongside Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, PAC, Mike Bailey, and Kevin Knight. Allin, however, was removed after his opening loss to Knight left him with...