Nigel McGuinness's Foot Injury Confirmed as Legitimate During AEW Continental Challenge Cup

Nigel McGuinness's foot injury was confirmed as legitimate and became a key element of the storyline during the AEW Continental Challenge Cup.

The injury occurred during his first-round match against Katsuyori Shibata at the AEW Collision taping on August 12, with the match airing on August 15. McGuinness went on to defeat Hechicero in the quarterfinals on August 19 and Kyle O'Reilly in the semifinals on August 26 before facing Jon Moxley in the final at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.

The final match lasted 17 minutes and 12 seconds, with Moxley’s AEW Continental Championship also at stake. McGuinness's injury was utilized in the storyline leading up to the final, as noted by Bryan Alvarez.