Kazuchika Okada has become the first AEW Continental Champion to hold the title for over a year.
Kazuchika Okada defeated Eddie Kingston for the championship on the March 20, 2024 episode of AEW Dynamite. Since then, he has defended the gold against Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Bryan Danielson, and more. Now, he is celebrating hitting the one-year mark as champion.
In total, Okada has defended the championship 11 times in the last year, including successfully retaining the gold in the Continental Classic Tournament.
As for the former champion, Eddie Kingston is currently battling back from an injury. Learn more about his recovery here.
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