Lights Out Steel Cage Match Set For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door; Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kota Ibushi, More Involved
A huge match has been announced for the Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
On the August 13 edition of AEW Dynamite, Jon Moxley was able to defeat Kevin Knight in singles action, submitting him with his signature bulldog choke.
After the match, things continued to escalate, as the Death Riders beat down Knight. Darby Allin attempted to make the save, but in the end, Allin found himself with a chair wrapped around his neck in the middle of the ring.
Just moments before the damage was done, Will Ospreay made his return to AEW by chasing off the Death Riders. Ospreay followed up his big moment by making a huge proposal to Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, inviting them to fight in a Lights Out Steel Cage match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
The challenge is set! LIGHTS OUT STEEL CAGE AT #FORBIDDENDOOR?!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/0deaE9Kzyp
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 14, 2025
Later on in the show, Ospreay revealed that Hiroshi Tanahashi will be a part of his team at Forbidden Door.
Will Ospreay says that Forbidden Door doesn't feel 'Forbidden Door-y' enough
His team will feature himself, Darby Allin and HIROSHI TANAHASHI! pic.twitter.com/2k9iCaSRnO
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) August 14, 2025
Moments before the show came to an end, Tony Schiavone revealed the full lineup for the match. Along with himself, Darby Allin, and Hiroshi Tanahashi, Ospreay’s team will also feature Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi.
Moxley’s team will feature Claudio Castagnoli, Gabe Kidd, and the Young Bucks.
Check out the current card for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door by clicking here.
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