AEW and NJPW Finalize Card for Forbidden Door 2024
The 2024 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The event features a cross-promotional card headlined by the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament finals and multiple championship bouts, marking the third iteration of the collaborative supershow between All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
What are the featured matches for Forbidden Door 2024?
The card is headlined by high-stakes tournament finals and title defenses involving top stars from both promotions. According to AEW’s official event announcements, the main matches include:
- AEW World Championship: Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Will Ospreay.
- AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa.
- TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Stephanie Vaquer.
- TNT Championship Ladder Match: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Mark Briscoe vs. Jack Perry vs. Dante Martin vs. Lio Rush vs. El Phantasmo.
- IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito.
How does this year’s card compare to previous events?
Forbidden Door 2024 highlights a shift toward established inter-promotional rivalries compared to the inaugural 2022 event. While the 2022 show relied heavily on “dream match” pairings—such as Jon Moxley facing Hiroshi Tanahashi—the 2024 lineup integrates ongoing AEW storylines with NJPW talent. This transition reflects the evolution of the partnership, moving from one-off attractions to sustained narrative crossovers.
What is the status of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament?
The tournament concludes at the pay-per-view with the men’s and women’s bracket finals. As confirmed by Wrestling Inc., the winners of these tournaments earn a guaranteed shot at their respective division’s World Championship at AEW All In, scheduled for August 25, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London. This provides a clear path for tournament victors, adding long-term stakes to the Forbidden Door card.
Forbidden Door 2024 Quick Facts
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | June 30, 2024 |
| Venue | UBS Arena, Elmont, NY |
| Broadcaster | Bleacher Report / PPV.com |
| Key Stipulation | Owen Hart Tournament Finals |
Why does the Forbidden Door partnership matter for fans?
Forbidden Door serves as the primary gateway for North American fans to see NJPW’s “Strong Style” wrestlers in a major production environment. By combining the production resources of AEW with the technical wrestling pedigree of NJPW, the event functions as a bridge between two distinct wrestling cultures. Industry analysts note that this event consistently draws the highest international viewership of the year for both organizations, as it offers matchups that are otherwise impossible to see on weekly television programs.
The event remains the centerpiece of the summer wrestling calendar for both companies. With the tournament finals dictating the main event trajectory for AEW’s upcoming London stadium show, the results from the UBS Arena are expected to set the tone for the remainder of the 2024 wrestling season.