AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 8/24/25 – August 24, 2025
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Preview
The wrestling world turns its eyes to Toronto as AEW and NJPW present Forbidden Door 2025, the annual clash of titans that unites the East and West under one banner of dream matches. This year’s card features championship showdowns, first-time encounters, and high-stakes rivalries that promise to redefine wrestling greatness. With legends, rising stars, and international icons sharing the same ring, the stage is set for a night of unforgettable history.
Match Card
- Main Event – Dream Match: Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada (First singles clash in over 6 years)
- AEW World Championship: Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
- IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: SANADA (c) vs. Bryan Danielson
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Giulia
- IWGP United States Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Jon Moxley
- Special Attraction: Darby Allin & Sting vs. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi
- Tag Team Showcase: FTR vs. Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa)
- Trios Chaos Match: The Elite (Young Bucks & Hangman Page) vs. United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Henare & Francesco Akira)
- Opening Bout: Orange Cassidy vs. Zack Sabre Jr. II
Date & Location
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conclusion
Forbidden Door 2025 delivered on its promise of dream matches and world-class competition. The night culminated in a breathtaking main event as Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada rekindled their legendary rivalry in a match that had the Toronto crowd on its feet from start to finish. Swerve Strickland overcame the “Ace of NJPW” Hiroshi Tanahashi to retain the AEW World Championship, solidifying his reign against one of the greatest of all time. Meanwhile, SANADA shocked the world by defeating Bryan Danielson in an instant classic, proving his place atop NJPW’s mountain. Giulia pushed Toni Storm to the limit in a hard-hitting women’s clash, while Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley tore the house down in a brutal U.S. Title war. With every bout delivering in unique fashion, Forbidden Door 2025 once again lived up to its billing as the most important cross-promotional wrestling event of the year.