The involvement of WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross in AEW’s Forbidden Door event, set to take place in London, England on August 24th, has been officially confirmed. AEW is gearing up for a UK visit later this month, with Dynamite and Clash making their debuts in Scotland ahead of the pay-per-view. The Forbidden Door showcase will feature several championship bouts, including a four-way contest for the TBS Championship where Mercedes Mone will defend her title against AEW’s Alex Windsor, along with challengers from CLL and Stardom.
Jim Ross shared on his Grillin Junior Podcast that, after speaking with Tony Khan, he will be traveling to London to call matches at the iconic O2 Arena, describing the venue as “amazing.” Recently declared cancer-free, Ross continues to make his return to AEW events, having recently appeared in Texas. The card for Forbidden Door also includes the AEW World Tag Team Championship match, where the Heart Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) will face either FTR or the duo of Brody King and Bandido (Brodid).
Additionally, AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm will put her title on the line against Athena, the winner of the Texas Casino Gauntlet. Notably, Will Osprey announced an injury but expressed optimism about returning in time for the Forbidden Door event. This news was reported through a transcription from Fightful.
Fan Take: Jim Ross’s participation highlights AEW’s growing prestige and cross-promotional appeal, especially with the Forbidden Door event expanding into international venues. For fans, this signals exciting matchups and opportunities for fresh rivalries that could elevate professional wrestling’s global profile.
