Long Island, New York – AEW Forbidden Door 2024 showcased an electrifying 16-match event, with Toni Storm defending the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa and Swerve Strickland defending the AEW World Championship against AEW International champion Will Ospreay.
Following a disappointing Juneteenth rating, last week’s AEW Dynamite saw a significant jump in viewers, garnering 680,000 viewers for the broadcast.
The event at UBS Arena in Long Island, N.Y. featured several thrilling matches, including MJF triumphing over Hechicero and The Elite emerging victorious against The Acclaimed and Hiroshi Tanahashi.
Additionally, Bryan Danielson faced off against Shingo Takagi in an intense Owen Hart Cup First Round match, while Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Orange Cassidy in a hard-fought battle. Fans also witnessed a heated showdown between Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori Shibata against Chris Jericho, Big Bill, and Bryan Keith.
Moreover, the action-packed event showcased Jack Perry securing the TNT Title in a ladder match, and Mercedes Mone defeating Stephanie Vaquer. The evening culminated in a thrilling main event where Swerve Strickland emerged victorious against Will Ospreay.
With high-octane matches and unexpected twists, AEW Forbidden Door 2024 delivered an unforgettable night of professional wrestling in Long Island.