On Sunday, August 24th, AEW and NJPW are set to officially reveal the details for the fourth annual Forbidden Door event, taking place at London’s O2 Arena. With just a month left before the much-anticipated crossover, only two matches have been confirmed so far.
Here are six possible changes that could still be made for AEW Forbidden Door 2025.
6. Tanaka Nishi and Okada Okadajima Confirmed
These two veterans, who have a long history of intense matches, may face off once again at Forbidden Door. This bout is notable as the final Tanakajima match in Europe, adding significance as part of NJPW Ace’s retirement storyline. After celebrating Kenny Omega’s international success at AEW All in Texas, Okada now holds the AEW Continental Championship and is the first AEW unified champion. He’s expected to defend his title against Swerve Strickland, but given his history with Tanaka, it would make sense to postpone that title defense until after Forbidden Door. Another intriguing option is to pit two seasoned pros from entirely different styles against each other in London.
Fan Take: This news is exciting for AEW fans as it hints at high-stakes, emotionally charged matches blending top talent from both AEW and NJPW. The Forbidden Door continues to elevate the sport by fostering dream matchups that push boundaries and expand wrestling’s global appeal.
