NJPW President Says ‘Forbidden Door’ Follow-Up Event In Japan Is Possible If Demand Is There
On June 26, AEW and NJPW will come together for “Forbidden Door,” a crossover event featuring stars from both promotions.
AEW and NJPW have been tied together since AEW came to fruition as AEW wrestlers would come to Japan for major NJPW events. During the pandemic, NJPW talent began appearing on AEW television, further solidifying the relationship between the two.
Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, NJPW President Takami Ohbari commented on the possibility of the two promotions coming together in Japan after their venture in Chicago in June.
“Traveling between Japan and the U.S. is no longer a significant problem,” says Ohbari. “If Japanese fans are invested in this event and the demand is there, then there will absolutely be the impetus for us to take the next step of holding an event in Japan.”
He continued by saying, “NJPW and AEW will open the ‘Forbidden Door’ together this June, but what lies on the other side is something we will all have to wait to find out. One guarantee: I always say that NJPW’s wrestlers carry the pride and the fight of wild lions. Whomever they fight against, or whomever they even team with, they will carry a fighting spirit that is unmatched and unbeatable.”
After the announcement, Ohbari commented on the possibility of STARDOM wrestlers appearing on AEW TV. STARDOM and NJPW are both owned by Bushiroad. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
Fans can learn more about AEW Forbidden Door by clicking here.
