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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.

Report: AEW Catches WWE and TNA Off Guard with Forbidden Door Scheduling Move

AEW has stirred up plenty of buzz this week—and not just with fans. A new report suggests that both WWE and TNA Wrestling were left in the dark when Tony Khan’s company made a major announcement regarding Forbidden Door 2026.

It was revealed on Wednesday that this year’s Forbidden Door event will take place on June 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The twist? That date just so happens to clash directly with TNA’s Slammiversary, which is set for the same night in Boston, Massachusetts.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, neither WWE nor TNA had any prior warning about AEW’s plans. Both promotions reportedly learned about the scheduling decision at the same time as the public, making the move feel like a surprise shot across the bow.

For TNA, the timing is especially significant. Slammiversary is widely considered one of the promotion’s biggest shows of the year, second only to its flagship events. Naturally, running head-to-head with AEW—particularly on a card as loaded as Forbidden Door—is far from ideal.

Some may have expected WWE to step in and bolster TNA’s lineup in response, especially given their growing working relationship. However, the report indicates WWE was just as blindsided and had no involvement in the decision or any immediate counter-strategy.

Meanwhile, AEW is aiming to make this year’s Forbidden Door the biggest yet. The 2026 edition won’t just feature talent from AEW and NJPW—it’s also set to include stars from CMLL and STARDOM, turning the event into a massive multi-promotional showcase.

Whether intentional or not, AEW has thrown a major wrinkle into the summer wrestling calendar—and all eyes will be on how the competition responds.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London Results 8/24/2025, Wardlow Returns

AEW and NJPW brought the chaos to London’s O2 Arena for this year’s Forbidden Door, a marathon show that blended dream matches, title defenses, and wild cross-promotional energy. From shocking saves to brutal wars inside a steel cage, the night had something for every type of wrestling fan. Here’s the full rundown of what went down match by match:

El Desperado, Paragon & Yuya Uemura def. CRU & Don Callis Family

The opener was a fast-paced, multi-man clash that swung back and forth until Yuya Uemura scored the deciding fall with a bridging butterfly suplex on Lio Rush. Post-match, the Callis Family ambushed the victors, only for Tomohiro Ishii to storm down and even the odds. The segment ended with a hot crowd-pleaser: Ishii planting Lance Archer with a thunderous brainbuster.

Gates of Agony & Ricochet def. JetSpeed & Michael Oku

Ricochet and the Gates controlled much of the action, isolating Michael Oku before chaos broke out with a string of dives. Despite a valiant effort from Oku and JetSpeed, Ricochet sealed the deal with his Spirit Gun finisher.

Megan Bayne & Triangle of Madness def. Kris Statlander, Willow Nightingale, Queen Aminata & Harley Cameron

The women’s eight-woman tag turned into a back-and-forth brawl. Miscommunication among the babyfaces gave Bayne an opening, and she flattened Harley Cameron with a Liger Bomb for the win.

AEW World Trios Championship: The Opps (c) def. Bullet Club War Dogs

Katsuyori Shibata, Samoa Joe, and Will Hobbs successfully defended their titles in a hard-hitting showdown with Bullet Club’s UK branch. The match ended when Joe dropped Robbie X with a Muscle Buster.

Adam Copeland & Christian Cage def. The Patriarchy

Old friends reunited as Copeland and Cage teamed up to take down Killswitch and Kip Sabian. After withstanding Patriarchy’s antics (and interference from Mother Wayne), Cage pinned Sabian following a spear from Copeland into an inverted DDT.

AEW TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) def. Hiromu Takahashi

In one of the night’s hardest-hitting bouts, Fletcher and Takahashi traded bombs until the champion finally retained with a brutal brainbuster.

AEW TBS Championship Four-Way: Mercedes Moné (c) def. Alex Windsor vs. Bozilla vs. Persephone

The TBS Champion survived a chaotic four-way. After near falls from every challenger and a tower of doom spot, Mercedes Moné snatched the win with a victory roll on Persephone.

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) def. Nigel McGuinness

In a technical masterclass, hometown hero Nigel McGuinness pushed ZSJ to the edge in his return to the ring. Sabre narrowly escaped with his title via a sunset flip pin. Post-match, the two shared a handshake and embrace, while Daniel Garcia loomed with visible tension.

AEW World Tag Team Championship: Brodido def. FTR & Hurt Syndicate (c)

This triple threat had constant action, with FTR and Brodido both trying to wrestle the gold away from Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. In the chaos, Bandido hit a frog splash on Dax Harwood to secure the pin, crowning Brodido as the new champions.

AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Swerve Strickland

Okada retained the top prize after weathering Swerve’s storm. The challenger connected with multiple House Calls but couldn’t put the Rainmaker down. A final Rainmaker lariat ended it, but the aftermath stole the spotlight — Okada targeted Swerve’s knee with a chair until Wardlow aligned with Don Callis, leaving Strickland broken.

AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) def. Athena

Toni Storm survived a bruising battle with Athena, who nearly won with the O-Face before Billie Starkz’s antics backfired. Storm locked in the Chickenwing and forced Athena to tap out.

AEW Men’s World Championship: Hangman Page (c) def. MJF

With countouts and DQs allowed to decide the title, MJF threw everything at Hangman — weapons, low blows, and referee distractions. In the end, Page overcame it all, blasting Friedman with a Deadeye and Buckshot Lariat to retain.

Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Darby Allin, Golden Lovers, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Will Ospreay def. Death Riders & Young Bucks

The insane main event lived up to the Lights Out billing with chaos, blood, weapons, and a moonsault off the top of the cage from Will Ospreay. Tanahashi scored the winning fall with one last High Fly Flow in the UK. But celebration quickly turned dark as the Death Riders destroyed Ospreay post-match, stomping a chair around his neck while the crowd rained boos on Moxley.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 8/24/2025 (Card)

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door – Sunday, August 24, 2025, at The O2 Arena in London, England – 11:30am ET with the Zero Hour pre-show and the main card starting at 1pm ET.

CARD

  • AEW World Championship Match (Title can change hands with DQ or Count Out): “Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. MJF
  • IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Nigel McGuinness w/ Daniel Garcia
  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi), Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Will Ospreay vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, The Young Bucks & Gabe Kidd
  • AEW Unified Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Swerve Strickland
  • AEW Women’s Championship Match: “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) vs. Athena
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. Brodido vs. FTR
  • AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Alex Windsor vs. Bozilla (STARDOM) vs. Persephone (CMLL)
  • AEW TNT Championship Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi
  • Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. Kip Sabian & Killswitch
  • (Zero Hour) Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, Yuya Uemura & El Desperado vs. Hechicero, Josh Alexander & CRU
  • (Zero Hour) The Triangle of Madness & Megan Bayne vs. Queen Aminata, Harley Cameron, Willow Nightingale & Kris Statlander

Killswitch (Luchasaurus) Roars Back on AEW Dynamite, Set for Forbidden Door Showdown

AEW fans in Glasgow witnessed a massive return on this week’s Dynamite, as Killswitch (formerly Luchasaurus) stormed back onto the scene after nearly a year on the shelf. The big man is now officially locked in for a high-profile tag match at Forbidden Door, stepping in for the injured Nick Wayne.

The surprise came just moments after an emotional handshake between Christian Cage and Adam Copeland looked to signal a long-awaited truce. Before fans could digest that, Nick Wayne appeared on the screen, leaning on crutches and calling out Cage for the brutal attack that left him with a broken foot last week. Wayne announced he’d be sidelined for several weeks — but quickly teased that his absence might not be the setback it seemed.

That’s when things got wild. The broadcast cut to a chilling vignette inside a medical setting, showing IV bags and monitors before Killswitch suddenly sat up and let out a guttural roar. Seconds later, he emerged in the arena alongside Mother Wayne and Kip Sabian, staring down Cage and Copeland before chaos erupted.

The returning monster immediately made his presence felt, dropping both Cope and Cage with thunderous chokeslams while Sabian ate a beating in the crossfire. By the end of the melee, it was clear where Killswitch’s allegiance stood — right alongside Mother Wayne’s camp.

Killswitch will now take Wayne’s spot at Forbidden Door, teaming with Sabian against the reunited duo of Cage and Copeland in a clash of bad blood and broken trust.

This comeback marks Killswitch’s first AEW appearance since All In: London in August 2024, where he wrestled twice in one night as part of The Patriarchy. Shortly after, he was hospitalized with reported respiratory issues, including pneumonia, and had been off TV since. His return not only adds a powerhouse presence to the storyline but also raises the stakes heading into AEW’s crossover supershow.

With Cope and Cage finally on the same page, and the monstrous Killswitch rising from the shadows, Forbidden Door just got a whole lot more unpredictable.

Backstage Update on Will Ospreay’s Injury Status: AEW Star Facing Neck Setback

AEW standout Will Ospreay has been noticeably absent from in-ring competition since early July, when he teamed with Swerve Strickland to defeat The Young Bucks at All In. While Ospreay recently addressed his absence on AEW Dynamite, revealing that he’s been dealing with herniated discs in his neck, there’s now more insight into just how serious his condition might be.

According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that Ospreay has been battling neck issues for months. The severity of the injury, however, only became fully apparent to him recently. That delay in diagnosis mirrors a similar situation WWE’s Kevin Owens faced earlier this year—though in Owens’ case, the damage was reportedly worse and may keep him sidelined into 2026.

Ospreay had expressed optimism about returning by Forbidden Door, which is set for Sunday, August 24 at London’s O2 Arena. However, Meltzer is skeptical that timeline is realistic, suggesting a rushed comeback could jeopardize Ospreay’s long-term health and potentially shorten his career.

“Pro wrestling should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint,” Meltzer wrote, emphasizing the importance of patience when it comes to injury recovery.

As of now, Ospreay is not officially booked for Forbidden Door. The show currently features “Timeless” Toni Storm defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against ROH Women’s Champion Athena, the Hurt Syndicate putting their AEW World Tag Team Titles on the line against the winners of an ongoing tag tournament, and a featured bout involving NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi as he nears the twilight of his in-ring career.

Fans are hoping for a speedy recovery for Ospreay, but all signs point to AEW playing the long game with one of their top international stars—a wise move if they want him at 100% for the long haul.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 6/30/2024 (Results), Dr. Britt Baker DMD Returns

Zero Hour.

  • RJ City, Rocky Romero, Jeff Jarrett & Renee Paquette hosted the Zero Hour previewing the card of the show.
  • The Acclaimed (Billy Gunn, Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) cut a promo backstage, where Billy Gunn said he pulled some strings to get Bowens & Caster to team with Hiroshi Tanahashi against The Elite and promised to kick Okada back to his Studio Apartment in Manhattan.
  • Amanda Huber & Negative One talked about the collaboration between AEW & Reebok Classic Leather to pay tribute to Jon Huber, famously known as Brodie Lee Jr.
  • Kyle Fletcher def. Serpentico via Pinfall (BRAINBUSTAH!).
  • Four Way Tag Match: Kings of The Black Throne (Malakai Black & Brody King) def. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen), Kyle O’Reilly & Tomohiro Ishii, and NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd & Roderick Strong (w/ Gedo, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) via Pinfall (Ganzo Bomb from King on Kassidy).
  • Willow Nightingale & Tam Nakano def. Momo Watanabe & Kris Statlander (w/ Stokely Hathaway) via Pinfall (Hammerlock Dragon Suplex from Nakano on Watanabe).
  • 2024 Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament – First Round Match: Mariah May (w/ Toni Storm & Luther) def. Saraya (w/ Harley Cameron) via Pinfall (Roll-Through Bridge).​​​​​​
    • Mina Shirakawa appeared after the match to celebrate with Mariah May. Storm & Shirakawa then butted heads due to Shirakawa’s sudden appearance.
  • Místico & Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo & Rey Fénix) (w/ Alex Abrahantes) def. Los Ingobernables de Japón (Titán, Yota Tsuji & Hiromu Takahashi) via Submission (La Mística from Místico on Titán).

Main Show.

  • Excalibur, Nigel McGuiness & Taz welcomed the audience to the broadcast before transitioning into the opening match.
  • Maxwell Jacob Freidman def. Hechicero via Pinfall (Sheer Drop Brainbuster).
  • The Elite (AEW International Champion Kazuchika Okada and AEW Tag Team Champions Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) def. Hiroshi Tanahashi & The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) via Pinfall (Rainmaker from Okada on Tanahashi).
    • Okada was going to hit another Rainmaker on Tanahashi, but Billy Gunn came to the ring and made the save.
  • 2024 Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament – First Round Match: Bryan Danielson def. Shingo Takagi via Submission (Disarmer Arm Breaker).
  • AEW Women’s World Championship Match: Toni Storm (c) (w/ Luther & Mariah May) def. Mina Shirakawa (w/ Mariah May) via Pinfall (Storm Zero).
    • After a vicious match, Mina Shirakawa & Toni Storm embraced with a hug and a handshake before they & May kissed. Nigel McGuiness was spotted crying at the wholesome ending.
  • Zack Sabre Jr def. Orange Cassidy via Submission (Clarky Cat Lock).
  • Katsuyori Shibata, Samoa Joe & HOOK def. NJPW Television Champion Jeff Cobb & The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho & Big Bill) (w/ Bryan Keith) via Pinfall (Judas Effect from HOOK on Jericho).
  • TNT Championship Ladder Match: Jack Perry def. Konosuke Takeshita, Mark Briscoe, Jack Perry, Lio Rush, Dante Martin & El Phantasmo to win the title.
  • TBS Championship & NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship Match: Mercedes Mone (c) def. Stephanie Vaquer (c) via Submission (Banks Statement).
  • NJPW announced they will host the ” WrestleDynasty ” event from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 5, 2024.
  • IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match: Tetsuya Naito def. Jon Moxley (c) via Pinfall (Destino).
  • AEW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Swerve Strickland (c) (w/ Prince Nana & Jim Jones) def. AEW International Champion Will Ospreay via Pinfall (JML Driver).
    • After the referee was taken out, Don Callis tried to give a screwdriver to help Ospreay, but Prince Nana took him out. Ospreay then threatened to stab Nana with the screwdriver, but had second thoughts and tossed the tool away. Ospreay got back in the ring, but Swerve then hit the House Call and a Swerve Stomp to try and pick up the win, but Ospreay kicked out. Swerve got back up and hit another House Call before hitting the JML Driver for the win. Swerve Strickland celebrated with Flash Garments, Jim Jones, and Prince Nana ss Ospreay was consoled by Kyle Fletcher in the ring to end the broadcast.

Results from WrestleZone

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 6/30/2024 (Card)

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door – Sunday June 30, 2024 – UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

Featuring wrestling talent from AEW, NJPW, STARDOM and CMLL

CARD

THE AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Will Ospreay

LADDER MATCH FOR THE VACANT AEW TNT CHAMPIONSHIP
Dante Martin vs. Jack Perry vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Lio Rush vs. Mark Briscoe vs. El Phantasmo

WINNER TAKES ALL MATCH FOR THE AEW TBS CHAMPIONSHIP AND NJPW STRONG WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Mercedes Moné (c–AEW) vs. Stephanie Vaquer (c–NJPW)

AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
“Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Mariah May and Luther) vs. Mina Shirakawa (with Mariah May)

IWGP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito

The Elite (Young Bucks & Kazuchika Okada) vs. The Acclaimed & Hiroshi Tanahashi w/“Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn

MEN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND MATCH
Bryan Danielson vs. Shingo Takagi

MJF vs. Hechicero

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Orange Cassidy

The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho and Big Bill) and Jeff Cobb (with Bryan Keith) vs. Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori Shibata

ZERO HOUR
Kris Statlander & Momo Watanabe w/Stokely Hathaway vs. Willow Nightingale & Tam Nakano

[ZERO HOUR] WOMEN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST-ROUND MATCH:
Mariah May (with “Timeless” Toni Storm, Luther and Mina Shirakawa) vs. Saraya (with Harley Cameron and Anna Jay)

[ZERO HOUR] TRIOS MATCH:
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Yota Tsuji, Titan, and Hiromu Takahashi) vs. The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fénix) and Místico (with Alex Abrahantes)

Adam Cole Was Pulled From Forbidden Door Due To Illness

Adam Cole has hit yet another unfortunate bump in the road yesterday as, due to illness, he was not able to compete at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event. Tony Khan announced the news on Twitter that the match between Cole and NJPW Strong star Tom Lawlor is officially canceled.

Cole’s match against Tom Lawlor was made on Friday’s episode of “AEW Rampage,” when Lawlor and Royce Issacs attacked Cole during the Owen Hart Tournament winner’s segment with AEW World Champion MJF. The soon-to-be partners in AEW’s upcoming Blind Eliminator Tag Team Tournament remained at odds, and when Team Filthy went after Cole in the ring, MJF took his time to “aid” his unlikely partner in the ring.

This is not the first mishap for Cole when it comes to the annual AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event, with last year’s show seeing the former ROH World Champion suffer a concussion during his fatal-four-way match against Kazuchika Okada, “Hangman” Adam Page, and Jay White for White’s IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

Cole’s absence also means that Tom Lawlor is unfortunately unlikely to be featured on the show in any capacity. The former UFC fighter has been a focal point of the American branch of New Japan Pro-Wrestling since NJPW Strong began in 2020. After his reign as the inaugural NJPW Strong Openweight Champion ended at the hands of Fred Rosser in May 2022, Lawlor went on to compete in the G1 Climax 32, ending with a 3-3 record to claim six points in block competition. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 6/25/2023 (Results)

ZERO HOUR

Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun) (with Prince Nana) def. Chaos (Chuck Taylor, Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta) and El Desperado 

WOMEN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND MATCH:
Athena def. Billie Starkz

El Phantasmo def. Stu Grayson

Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Bushi, and Hiromu Takahashi) def. United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Kyle Fletcher, and TJP)

FORBIDDEN DOOR

AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
MJF (c) def.. Hiroshi Tanahashi

MJF hit a knockout shot on Tanahashi with his ring, enabling him to get the win.

MEN’S OWEN HART CUP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND MATCH:
CM Punk def. Satoshi Kojima

AEW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR-WAY MATCH:
Orange Cassidy (c) def.. Zack Sabre Jr., Katsuyori Shibata and Daniel Garcia

IWGP WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Sanada (c) def. “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry

After the match, Jungle Boy makes a surprising heel turn by laying out Hook with a lariat. The crowd in Toronto was livid. Jungle Boy taunts them before holding up the FTW title, dropping it beside HOOK before heading to the back.

The Elite (“Hangman” Adam Page, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson), Eddie Kingston, and Tomohiro Ishii def. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli), Konosuke Takeshita, and Shota Umino

AEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Toni Storm (c) def. Willow Nightingale

IWGP UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Will Ospreay def. Kenny Omega (c) to become the new IWGP US Heavyweight Champion

Sting, Darby Allin, and Tetsuya Naito def. Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara) and Minoru Suzuki

Jericho stops the celebration early as he attacks Naito with a bat, until Darby and Sting cut him off and send him retreating to the ramp!

Bryan Danielson def. Kazuchika Okada by submission