On Sunday, August 24th, AEW is set to return to London, England’s O2 Arena for the FORBIDDEN DOOR 2025 pay-per-view event. Typically, AEW’s big shows feature 8-9 matches on the main card, but FORBIDDEN DOOR events have limited slots and include appearances from talent from other promotions.
In recent weeks, some wrestlers have lost their chance to perform before large UK audiences, and others may be medically unable to compete on August 24th. Here are seven AEW stars who might miss out on FORBIDDEN DOOR 2025.
One notable absence could be Will Ospreay. Alongside Swave Strickland, Ospreay defeated the Young Bucks at AEW’s 2025 Texas event. Later that night, Ospreay attempted to assist Hangman Adam Page against Jon Moxley, but the Death Riders attacked him, notably stomping on his head. Ospreay subsequently revealed he suffered a neck injury.
Due to the severity of the neck injury, predicting his return is difficult, and he may be sidelined longer than initially expected. While it’s disappointing to see top British talent potentially missing out, fans would rather see Ospreay recover fully and continue delivering exceptional matches for years to come.
Fan Take:
Ospreay’s potential absence from FORBIDDEN DOOR 2025 is a significant blow to AEW fans, especially those eager to see exciting UK talent on such a big stage. This situation highlights the physical toll wrestling takes and the importance of prioritizing athletes’ long-term health over short-term appearances.
