All Elite Wrestling (AEW) continues to ride high on the immense success and acclaim from their Texas 2025 event held at Globe Life Field. Drawing over 25,000 fans, the show was hailed as one of the best pay-per-views ever, and AEW is eager to maintain this momentum with the upcoming Forbidden Door 2025 event.
This event, set for Sunday, August 24th at the O2 Arena in London, England, will be a collaborative effort featuring New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), Stardom, and CMLL. The mix of talent from these promotions promises another explosive show in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Here is the predicted card for AEW Forbidden Door 2025:
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zach Saber Jr. (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita
The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship has been a highlight in the first three AEW Forbidden Door events and looks set to remain a centerpiece this year. At Tanahashi Jam, Zach Saber Jr. claimed the title for the second time by defeating Hirooki Goto. This year, ZSJ enters the G1 Climax 35 tournament as the reigning champion with a refreshed mindset.
Konosuke Takeshita, participating in the same year’s B-block, emerged victorious, earning the right to challenge ZSJ for the prestigious championship at Forbidden Door after the tournament’s conclusion.
Fan Take: This collaboration between AEW and NJPW continues to elevate cross-promotional storytelling, giving fans dream matchups they wouldn’t see otherwise. With the IWGP World Heavyweight title on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher, promising an unforgettable showdown that could redefine the landscape of pro wrestling.
