Wrestling aficionados, brace yourselves for a seismic shake-up in the squared circle as AEW gears up for its spectacular Forbidden Door event this June 30 at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Known for its high-octane action and unexpected alliances, this year’s edition is buzzing with anticipation, not just because of its powerhouse partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling but also due to whispers of wider collaboration.
In a revealing chat with Fightful, wrestling globe-trotter Rocky Romero, a staple in both AEW and CMLL, peeled back the curtain on what fans can expect at Forbidden Door 2024. Romero confirmed that while the event will keep its AEW/New Japan backbone, it will indeed open its gates wider this year. Enter World Wonder Ring Stardom, whose stars are set to sprinkle their unique brand of magic on the event, with Romero affirming their definite participation.
However, the plot thickens with the involvement of CMLL, Mexico’s wrestling titan. Romero treads more cautiously here, terming CMLL’s participation as “very likely” but not set in stone, possibly due to logistical hurdles like visa complications which recently saw 19 luchadores grappling with revoked permissions.
While the match card remains under wraps, the arena is already rumbling with potential dream bouts. AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland has thrown down the gauntlet to former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi in a challenge that has fans salivating. On the women’s front, Stardom’s Mina Shirakawa is eyeing a clash with AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm, in a storyline that’s as personal as it is professional.
As the wrestling world counts down to this blockbuster event, Forbidden Door 2024 is shaping up to be more than just a pay-per-view; it’s a celebration of international wrestling unity and a testament to the sport’s boundless appeal. Stay tuned, as this could be the wrestling event of the year!