Elmont, New York, hosted the third annual Forbidden Door crossover show, a collaboration between All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling. This year’s event stood out as the biggest yet, with wrestlers from AEW, NJPW, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, and World Wonder Ring Stardom participating in the massive show.
One of the main attractions of the night was the showdown between AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland and AEW International Champion Will Ospreay. Other notable matches included the six-man ladder match for the vacant TNT title, Jon Moxley vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, and the AEW Women’s World Championship match between Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa.
The event kicked off with Will Ospreay receiving a warm welcome from the crowd at UBS Arena, while Swerve Strickland’s entrance, led by platinum recording artist Jim Jones, generated excitement among the fans.
In a highly anticipated match, Tetsuya Naito managed to reclaim the IWGP Championship by defeating Jon Moxley. The back-and-forth battle between the two showcased Naito’s resilience and strategic gameplay, ultimately leading to his victory.
Mercedes Mone secured the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship after defeating Stephanie Vaquer in a gripping match, followed by an unexpected return from Britt Baker, setting the stage for a future showdown.
The ladder match for the TNT Championship saw Jack Perry emerge victorious after a thrilling encounter with competitors like Konosuke Takeshita, Lio Rush, Mark Briscoe, Dante Martin, and El Phantasmo.
In another intense match, Chris Jericho’s team faced off against Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori Shibata, resulting in a surprising win for the latter team, much to the audience’s delight.
The event also featured memorable matches like the battle between Orange Cassidy and Zack Sabre Jr., showcasing the athleticism and determination of both wrestlers.
Overall, the Forbidden Door event delivered an electrifying experience for fans, with each match offering unique storylines and impressive performances from all the wrestlers involved.