AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026: Preview, Match Card, and Live Coverage

Forbidden Door is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event co-promoted by All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), World Wonder Ring Stardom, and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). Established in 2022, it is generally held annually in June, although it was held in August in 2025. The event features direct competition between wrestlers from the promotions involved, and its name came from a term that had often been used by AEW in its early years when working with other professional wrestling companies. The event was originally only co-promoted between AEW and NJPW. After CMLL and Stardom were featured at the 2024 and 2025 events, both became official co-sponsors in 2026. The 2025 event was the first to take place outside of North America as it was held in London, England and broke the attendance record for a professional wrestling event. The 2026 event is scheduled to take place on June 28, 2026, and will feature a match card that includes Jon Moxley defending his AEW Continental Title against Bandido. The event will be streamed live on various platforms, including AEW's official website and social media channels. For more information on the match card, start time, and how to watch, visit AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Preview: Match Card, Start Time, How to Watch, More - AEW for the latest updates. The event has also been covered live by various news outlets, including Cageside Seats and CBS Sports.

The Forbidden Door event has become a significant platform for professional wrestling promotions to showcase their talents and compete against each other. The event has also been a great opportunity for fans to see their favorite wrestlers compete in a unique and exciting format. The event's success has also led to increased interest in professional wrestling, with many fans discovering new promotions and wrestlers. As the event continues to grow in popularity, it is likely to remain a major player in the professional wrestling landscape. According to F4W/WON, the event was a great concept once, but its success has also led to increased competition and pressure on the promotions involved. As the event continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the promotions involved adapt and respond to the changing landscape.