Category: AEW

AEW x NJPW x CMLL x STARDOM Forbidden Door 2026 Results – Jay White Returns

AEW returned with another supersized edition of Forbidden Door, bringing together talent from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM for one of the most stacked cards of the year. The event featured championship matches, interpromotional dream encounters, Owen Hart Cup Finals action, and a major return that could have significant implications moving forward.

Before the main card began, fans were treated to several matches on The Buy In pre-show.

The Buy In Results

Drilla Moloney def. Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia targeted Drilla Moloney’s knee throughout the contest while Marina Shafir provided a constant distraction at ringside. Garcia appeared poised for victory after locking in the Dragon Tamer and later connecting with Twist and Shout.

However, Moloney overcame the odds and capitalized on a timely distraction from Shafir. He caught Garcia in mid-air and planted him with the Drilla Killa to score the win.

Maika def. Skye Blue

TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest Qualifier

In her AEW debut, STARDOM standout Maika impressed with a dominant performance against Skye Blue. Blue used every shortcut available to keep herself in the match, but Maika’s power proved too much to overcome.

After a brutal brainbuster on the apron, Maika finished things off with a Michinoku Driver to advance to the upcoming Survival of the Fittest match for the vacant TBS Championship.

Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) def. Thunder Rosa & Olympia

AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Thunder Rosa and Olympia came close to dethroning the champions, generating several near falls during an energetic tag team encounter.

The champions eventually regained control when Lena Kross and Megan Bayne connected with From Heaven to Hell on Rosa, allowing Kross to secure the pinfall and retain the titles.

Forbidden Door 2026 Main Card Results

The Young Bucks def. Sky Team and Unbound Company

The opening match featured a chaotic trios showdown pitting The Young Bucks against Sky Team’s Mistico and Mascara Dorada and NJPW representatives Shingo Takagi and Titan.

The action never slowed down, with high-risk dives, Canadian Destroyers, and multiple near falls highlighting the contest.

In the end, The Young Bucks capitalized on a brief opening and connected with the Meltzer Driver on Titan to score the victory.

Kenny Omega def. Zack Sabre Jr.

Two of the best wrestlers in the world delivered another technical masterpiece.

Sabre focused relentlessly on Omega’s arm throughout the match, constantly looking for submissions and ways to neutralize Omega’s offense. Omega repeatedly escaped danger and responded with several V-Triggers and Snap Dragon suplexes.

After surviving a Zack Driver and multiple submission attempts, Omega finally landed the One-Winged Angel to secure a hard-fought victory.

Jon Moxley def. Bandido

AEW Continental Championship Match

Bandido brought speed and creativity while Moxley delivered his trademark brand of brutality.

The champion ripped at Bandido’s mask, busted him open, and repeatedly dragged the match into deep waters. Despite several impressive near falls and a tremendous effort from the challenger, Bandido eventually faded while trapped in the Bulldog Choke.

Moxley retained the Continental Championship via submission before helping Bandido to his feet in a rare show of respect after the match.

Shota Umino def. PAC

IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Match

PAC dominated much of the early action, attacking Umino before the bell and controlling large portions of the match.

Umino survived everything from a Brutalizer attempt to an Awesome Bomb through a table before mounting a comeback. Following a hard-fought exchange, Umino connected with the Northern Lights Bomb to retain the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.

Afterward, Hiroshi Tanahashi appeared to celebrate with Umino while Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir observed from ringside.

Thekla def. Starlight Kid

AEW Women’s World Championship Match

Thekla and Starlight Kid battled in one of the night’s most intense women’s matches.

Starlight Kid repeatedly targeted the champion’s leg and came within inches of capturing the title on several occasions. Thekla, however, survived every challenge and eventually halted the challenger’s momentum with a decisive spear and a pair of crushing stomps.

Thekla retained the AEW Women’s World Championship before escalating her rivalry with STARDOM President Taro Okada following the match.

Cope & Christian Cage def. The Dogs

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reunited to face David Finlay and Clark Connors in tag team action.

The War Dogs controlled much of the contest, isolating Christian and attacking his arm. After Copeland received the hot tag, momentum shifted dramatically.

As Finlay appeared poised to steal the victory with a shillelagh, the lights suddenly went out. When they returned, Jay White had made his return, laying out Finlay with a Blade Runner.

Copeland capitalized moments later by hitting a Spear on Finlay for the victory.

Mercedes Moné def. Maya World

Owen Hart Cup Final

Maya World pushed Mercedes Moné to the limit in one of the standout matches of the night.

Despite surviving multiple Meteoras, the Money Maker, and numerous submission attempts, Maya continued to battle back and came close to pulling off a major upset.

The CEO ultimately managed to lock in the Statement Maker, forcing Maya to submit.

With the victory, Mercedes Moné won the Owen Hart Cup for the second consecutive year and earned another AEW Women’s World Championship opportunity at All In.

Team Briscoe def. Team MJF

Blood & Guts Match

Chaos defined the annual Blood & Guts match.

Weapons, tables, thumbtacks, ladders, backpacks, and even a Nintendo Entertainment System became part of the action as both teams waged war inside the cage.

The closing moments saw tensions finally boil over within Team MJF. Andrade shocked everyone by turning on MJF and revealing a shirt that read:

“F** Don, F*** MJF.”*

The betrayal opened the door for Mark Briscoe to deliver a decisive Jay Driller, earning the victory for his team.

As a result, Briscoe secured a future AEW World Championship match against MJF.

Will Ospreay def. Swerve Strickland

Owen Hart Cup Final – Main Event

The main event delivered an instant classic between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland.

Both competitors endured a brutal battle filled with near falls, blood, and increasingly desperate attempts to put the other away. Hidden Blades, House Calls, Storm Breakers, Styles Clashes, and vertebreakers all failed to end the match.

Late in the contest, Jon Moxley and the Death Riders appeared at ringside, creating a dramatic atmosphere as Ospreay fought through exhaustion and punishment.

After surviving everything Swerve threw at him, Ospreay finally resorted to the Tiger Driver, a move he had previously vowed to avoid. The maneuver proved decisive, allowing him to score the pinfall victory.

With the win, Ospreay captured the 2026 Owen Hart Cup and earned his long-awaited world championship opportunity on one of AEW’s biggest stages later this summer.

AEW Forbidden Door 2026 Results

The Buy In

  • Drilla Moloney def. Daniel Garcia
  • Maika def. Skye Blue – TBS Championship Qualifier
  • Divine Dominion def. Thunder Rosa & Olympia – AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Main Card

  • The Young Bucks def. Sky Team & Unbound Company
  • Kenny Omega def. Zack Sabre Jr.
  • Jon Moxley def. Bandido – AEW Continental Championship
  • Shota Umino def. PAC – IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship
  • Thekla def. Starlight Kid – AEW Women’s World Championship
  • Cope & Christian Cage def. The Dogs
  • Mercedes Moné def. Maya World – Owen Hart Cup Final
  • Team Briscoe def. Team MJF – Blood & Guts Match
  • Will Ospreay def. Swerve Strickland – Owen Hart Cup Final

Forbidden Door 2026 featured major interpromotional clashes, championship defenses, the return of Jay White, and two Owen Hart Cup winners. The biggest headline coming out of the event is Will Ospreay’s victory over Swerve Strickland, positioning him for a marquee championship opportunity in the months ahead.

AEW Collision Preview 6/27/2026

AEW Collision tonight on TNT and HBO Max at 8/7c.

  • Mercedes Moné & Athena vs. Maya World & Hyan
  • AEW World Trios Championship: Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, & Kyle O’Reilly (c) vs. Hook, Katsuyori Shibata, & Anthony Bowens
  • TNT Championship: Kevin Knight (c) vs. Dezmond Xavier
  • CMLL Women’s World Championship: Persephone (c) vs. Billie Starkz
  • Mistico & “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Tony Nese & Ari Daivari
  • Chris Jericho vs. JD Drake
  • Jake Doyle vs. Adam Priest

AEW x NJPW x CMLL x STARDOM Forbidden Door 6/28/2026 (Card)

AEW x NJPW x CMLL x STARDOM Forbidden Door – Sunday June 28 –

CARD

  • Steel Cage Match: MJF, Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle & Andrade El Idolo vs. Mark Briscoe, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin & Konosuke Takeshita
  • Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament Finals: Mercedes Mone vs. Maya World
  • Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament Finals: Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay
  • AEW Women’s World Championship Match: Thekla (c) vs. Starlight Kid
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Bandido
  • AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. The Dogs
  • IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Match: Shota Umino (c) vs. PAC
  • The Young Bucks vs. Mistico & Mascara Dorada vs. Shingo Tagaki & Titán

AEW Dynamite Preview 6/24/2026

AEW Dynamite live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

  • The Young Bucks vs. TMDK (Bad Dude Tito & Mikey Nicholls)
  • Trios Match: Místico & Brodido vs. The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta)
  • AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Ricochet
  • Survival of the Fittest Qualifier: Harley Cameron vs. Marina Shafir
  • Survival of the Fittest Qualifier: Queen Aminata vs. Red Velvet
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Jack Perry vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
  • Will Ospreay vs. ELP
  • Team Briscoe to speak
  • Team MJF to speak

AEW Tag Team FTR Taking Time Away From Wrestling

AEW fans may have noticed that FTR has been absent from the ring for the past month, and it appears that break is going to continue for the foreseeable future.

Dax Harwood recently revealed on Instagram that he and Cash Wheeler have decided to step away from wrestling for a period of time after years of maintaining a demanding schedule. According to Harwood, the decision comes after both men reached a point of physical and mental exhaustion following more than a decade of consistently being on the road.

Harwood also opened up about the injuries he has been dealing with while continuing to perform. He disclosed that he worked through a torn bicep, a hip labral tear, a significant shoulder injury, and multiple hematomas in his lower back while remaining active in the ring.

In his statement, Harwood explained that this marks the first time in 12 years that the longtime tag team has chosen to take a meaningful break to focus on themselves and their families. While he did not provide a timetable for a full-time return, he acknowledged that neither he nor Wheeler are certain what the future holds for the team or how much longer they intend to compete.

Despite announcing a hiatus, FTR is not disappearing entirely. The duo is still advertised for a pair of upcoming independent wrestling appearances later this summer. They are scheduled to face The Good Brothers for Appalachian Mountain Wrestling on August 22 in Corbin, Kentucky, before heading to Wembley Arena on August 29 to challenge The Young Guns for the Undisputed British Tag Team Championship at a Revolution Pro Wrestling event.

Wheeler recently shared similar thoughts regarding where he and Harwood currently stand in their careers. While he believes his mental approach to wrestling remains as strong as ever, he admitted that the physical toll of the profession has become increasingly difficult to ignore.

The veteran tag team wrestler also hinted that FTR may be entering the final chapter of its run. Wheeler suggested that the team’s most recent reign as AEW World Tag Team Champions could end up being their last, though he emphasized that both members remain passionate about helping elevate younger talent and contributing to the wrestling industry.

For now, FTR appears focused on recovery and spending time away from the grind of weekly competition. Given the lengthy list of injuries Harwood revealed and the comments from both men about their future, the break may prove to be an important one as they evaluate what comes next in their careers.

AEW Collision Preview 6/20/2026

AEW Collision tonight at 8/7c on TNT and HBO Max.

  • Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semifinals: Athena vs. Maya World
  • Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match: Kris Statlander vs. Mina Shirakawa
  • Adam Priest vs. Zack Sabre Jr
  • The Elite vs. The Lethal Twist
  • Mistico vs. Dante Martin
  • The Hurt Syndicate vs. TBA
  • PAC vs. TBA
  • Tommaso Ciampa & Chris Jericho meet face-to-face

AEW Dynamite Preview 6/17/2026

AEW Dynamite live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, Texas.

  • MJF and Mark Briscoe announce their teams for Forbidden Door Steel Cage
  • Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament Semifinal: Mercedes Mone’ vs. Hazuki
  • 12-Man Tag Team Match: Team MJF vs. Team Briscoe
  • Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland face-to-face

AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster Preview 6/13/2026

AEW Collision: Summer Blockbuster 2.5 Hour Special tonight at 8/7c on TNT & HBO Max from the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • Cincinnati Street Fight: Death Riders vs. Shane Taylor Promotions
  • TNT Championship: Kevin Knight (c) vs. Myron Reed
  • AEW TBS Championship Survival Of The Fittest Match Qualifier: Julia Hart vs. Persephone
  • AEW TBS Championship Survival Of The Fittest Match Qualifier: Hikaru Shida vs. Zayda Steel
  • Kenny Omega vs. Bad Dude Tito
  • Young Bucks vs. The Dogs
  • Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Jake Doyle
  • ROH Women’s World Champion Athena in action
  • The Rascalz in action

AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster Preview 6/10/2026

The AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster special airs live tonight at 8pm ET on TBS and HBO Max from from the Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Shane Taylor
  • Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Semifinal: Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King
  • Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Match: Skye Blue vs. Sareee
  • Orange Cassidy vs. Andrade El Idolo
  • PAC vs. Mark Briscoe

Backstage Update Emerges On Extended Absence Of AEW Star Keith Lee

A new backstage report has shed some light on AEW’s internal discussions regarding the status of Keith Lee, who has been absent from television for well over a year.

According to Fightful Select, AEW officials reportedly discussed bringing Lee back into the fold several months ago. However, the report indicates that it is unclear how far those conversations progressed or whether the plans ever reached Lee directly.

Sources cited in the report suggested that whatever ideas may have been discussed internally are likely no longer active, or have at least undergone significant changes. One person close to the situation reportedly noted that if AEW had moved forward with the original plans, Lee likely would have already returned by now.

Questions also remain about Lee’s medical status. There is currently no confirmation that the former AEW World Tag Team Champion has been cleared for in-ring competition. The report noted that Lee has not been a regular presence backstage at AEW events, which is notable because any clearance process would reportedly require evaluations from company doctors over a period of several weeks.

Lee has not wrestled for AEW since late 2023. He was originally scheduled to face former tag team partner Swerve Strickland at the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view, a match that had been building for months following the breakup of Swerve In Our Glory. However, Lee was removed from the event on the day of the show due to injury concerns, and Dustin Rhodes ultimately took his place against Strickland.

Since then, Lee has kept a relatively low profile regarding his condition and future plans. While he has occasionally addressed fan questions about his absence, he has largely remained private about the specifics of his situation. One notable exception came last year when he stated on social media that he intends to wrestle again, offering reassurance to fans wondering whether his in-ring career had come to an end.

For now, Lee’s status remains uncertain. While it appears AEW has at least explored the possibility of bringing him back, there is no indication of when—or if—the former NXT Champion will return to television. Given his popularity and the unfinished business surrounding his rivalry with Strickland, a comeback would likely be welcomed by many AEW fans whenever the time is right.