AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026: A Showcase of International Wrestling Excellence
The fifth annual AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view is a highly anticipated event, bringing together the stars of AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM. The show promises an exciting lineup of matches, with a focus on international talent and high-stakes championship battles.
A Triple Main Event to Remember
The main event will feature a thrilling triple threat match with championship implications. MJF, alongside Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, Kevin Knight, Andrade El Idolo, and Jake Doyle, will face off against Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Konosuke Takeshita, and Darby Allin in a steel cage match. The stakes are high, as Briscoe's team victory would earn him a shot at MJF's AEW World Championship, while Andrade and Knight also have their eyes on the title. The presence of Don Callis adds an intriguing layer to the match, as he holds the key to the trio's success.
Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals
The women's and men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament finals will determine the next champions. Mercedes Mone aims to become the first AEW wrestler to win the tournament back-to-back, but Maya World poses a formidable challenge. In the men's bracket, Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay will battle for the third consecutive year, with the winner advancing to AEW All In London 2026. Their previous encounters have been intense, with Swerve Strickland emerging victorious in their last meeting.
Title Matches Galore
Four championships will be defended at Forbidden Door, adding to the excitement. Despite the absence of the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Yota Tsuji, the IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, Shota Umino, will defend his title against PAC. Jon Moxley, the AEW Continental Champion, will face Bandido, the current ROH World Champion, in a highly anticipated singles match. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will defend the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Dogs, while Thekla and Starlight Kid will battle for the AEW Women's World Championship. Thekla's personal vendetta against STARDOM adds fuel to this highly anticipated title match.
International Feel and Historic Matches
The non-title matches are equally captivating. Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr. will finally meet in the AEW ring, with Omega seeking a singles win to regain title contention. The Young Bucks, in a historic feat, will participate in their fifth consecutive Forbidden Door show, facing off against Shingo Takagi, Titan, Mistico, and Mascara Dorada in a three-way tag team match. The final entrant in the Survival of the Fittest Match for the AEW TBS Championship will be determined between Skye Blue and Maika, with the winner advancing to the tournament final.
Forbidden Door 2026 is set to be an extraordinary showcase of international wrestling talent, with high-stakes matches and personal rivalries adding to the excitement. The event promises to deliver unforgettable moments and potentially life-changing outcomes for the athletes involved.
