AEW has revealed several major matchups for the upcoming Forbidden Door event.
Following the reunion of Christian Cage and Adam Copeland on this week’s Dynamite episode, AEW confirmed that they will collaborate in their first joint appearance at a pay-per-view since 2011. MJF has issued a world title challenge to Hangman Adam Page for matches on upcoming shows, and a TNT Championship bout featuring Hiromu Takahashi against Kyle Fletcher has also been added to the card. Additionally, Will Ospreay has challenged John Moxley to a high-stakes steel cage match on Dynamite, with prominent names like Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks involved.
AEW Forbidden Door Updated Match Card
The AEW Forbidden Door will take place on August 24, 2025, at the O2 Arena in London, England, featuring the following matches:
- Steel Cage Illumination Match: Golden Enthusiasts (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi), Darby Allin, Tanaka Nishijima, and Will Ospreay vs. Death Rider (Claudio Castagnoli and John Moxley), Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and Gab Kid Dodd
- Unified Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Swerve Strickland
- AEW Women’s World Championship Match: "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Athena
- AEW TNT Championship Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Hiromu Takahashi
- AEW World Championship Match: "Hangman" Adam Page (c) vs. MJF
- Tag Team Match: Adam Copeland and Christian Cage vs. The Matriarchy (Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne)
In addition, Zack Sabre Jr. is preparing to defend the IWGP World Title, while Mercedes Moné will defend the TBS Title against an opponent yet to be announced. The Hurt Business will defend the AEW Tag Team Championship against the winner of next week’s Dynamite match between FTR and Brody King.
Fan Take: This event is shaping up to be a landmark moment for AEW fans, offering high-stakes matches and dream team-ups that could redefine the landscape of professional wrestling. The blend of AEW and international stars adds exciting unpredictability, promising thrilling storylines and unforgettable moments for the sport.
