On August 24th, AEW will host its fourth annual crossover pay-per-view event, Forbidden Door, in partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling. The event’s lineup now includes several high-profile title matches: AEW Unified Champion Okada will defend his championship against Swerve Strickland, and AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will put her title on the line against Athena.
There are still some spots open on the card, which AEW plans to fill in over the coming weeks through its programming. Among the newly announced matches is a highly anticipated bout between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin.
This rivalry started last September, with Moxley initially defeating Allin, who was the number one contender for the AEW title. Recently, on the August 6th episode of AEW Dynamite, Allin sent a dramatic message to Moxley by leaving a body bag with a sign labeled “Forbidden Door,” signaling their upcoming showdown, which is set to take place in London. The question now is whether Allin can achieve the ultimate victory over Moxley at Forbidden Door.
Fan Take: This news ignites excitement among AEW fans as it highlights a deeply personal rivalry set to culminate on a grand stage. The Forbidden Door event promises to bring top-tier matches that could reshape storylines and elevate the sport’s competitive spirit worldwide.
