Overview
- AEW president Tony Khan announced the championship bout for Winter Is Coming on December 10.
- Kingston issued the challenge after defeating Katsuyori Shibata on the Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Collision, finishing with a DDT.
- In his post-match promo, Kingston referenced an 18-month injury absence and said returning to fight brings him peace.
- Samoa Joe enters as the reigning AEW World Champion with Kingston positioned as the challenger.
- Cageside Seats notes past singles meetings in 2007 that Joe won and points to potential involvement from Hook and The Opps.