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sports4 months ago

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025: Match Card, Live Stream, and Key Details

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 is a major wrestling event taking place in London, featuring high-profile matches including Adam Page vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Athena for the AEW Women’s Title, and a Lights Out Steel Cage Match with top NJPW stars. The event starts at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, with free pre-show matches streaming online, and can be watched via pay-per-view or streaming platforms worldwide.

via All Elite Wrestling|
#aew#forbidden-door#njpw
sports1 year ago

AEW Double or Nothing 2024: Results, Highlights, and Major Returns

Following AEW's Double or Nothing event, Tony Khan and several wrestlers, including Mercedes Mone and Will Ospreay, addressed the media. Khan discussed future plans, including potential mixed tag team titles and collaborations with NJPW. Mone praised AEW and Willow Nightingale, while Ospreay expressed readiness to defend his title internationally. Swerve Strickland highlighted his commitment to AEW and hinted at a collaboration with Floyd Mayweather. Khan also mentioned the possibility of expanding AEW's reach to Japan and other networks.

via Figure Four Online|
#aew#mercedes-mone#njpw
sports-entertainment1 year ago

"Tama Tonga's WWE Status Ahead of SmackDown Live Coverage and WrestleMania 40 Results"

Former NJPW star Tama Tonga has reportedly been seen in Detroit ahead of WWE SmackDown, with rumors suggesting that he has signed with WWE and could debut on the show. Tonga's potential move to WWE has been a long time coming, with previous interest from the company dating back to 2016. There are also speculations about him joining The Bloodline stable due to his familial connections with members like The Rock and Roman Reigns.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#njpw#pro-wrestling#smackdown
sportswrestling2 years ago

"Kazuchika Okada's Decision: WWE, AEW Offers and NJPW Departure"

Kazuchika Okada is set to leave NJPW and is considering offers from both WWE and AEW as his contract expires. Both companies have made compelling pitches, with AEW reportedly making a strong initial offer. Okada is keeping his options open and has not made a final decision, with WWE offering the possibility of legacy and AEW presenting potential earnings in the American wrestling scene. Wrestling fans are eagerly awaiting Okada's decision as he stands at the crossroads of his career.

via Ringside News|
#aew#kazuchika-okada#njpw
sportswrestling2 years ago

Kazuchika Okada Becomes Free Agent, WWE and AEW Interest Grows

Kazuchika Okada is set to become a free agent after leaving NJPW at the end of his contract on January 31, 2024. While there's no confirmation of him signing with WWE, there has been reported interest from the company, and he has previously wrestled for AEW as well, making a move to All Elite a potential option. With the WWE Royal Rumble approaching, the news of Okada's free agency adds an intriguing element to the wrestling landscape.

via https://wrestletalk.com/|
#aew#kazuchika-okada#njpw
entertainment2 years ago

"Dolph Ziggler, Now 'Wanted Man' Nic Nemeth, Shocks with NJPW Debut and Zombie Superkick Spectacle"

Former WWE star Nic Nemeth, previously known as Dolph Ziggler, made a striking return to professional wrestling at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 with a new gimmick video. The video features Nemeth in action-packed sequences fighting zombies, including a notable scene where he superkicks a zombie's head off, and a nod to the Evil Dead with a "Groovy" one-liner. The video aligns with his self-proclaimed status as "The Most Wanted Man" in wrestling, showcasing his free agent appeal and hinting at more appearances in 2024.

via Cageside Seats|
##entertainment#nicnemeth
sports2 years ago

WWE's Pursuit of NJPW and STARDOM Stars for Women's Division Boost

WWE is reportedly making a strong push to sign NJPW Strong Women's Champion Giulia, with contract talks said to be at an advanced stage. This move is part of WWE's recent efforts to boost and rebuild its women's division, following the signings of Jade Cargill and Kairi Sane. Giulia had been waiting for a match against Mercedes Mone, but with her WWE signing imminent, that match may not happen unless Mone returns to WWE. AEW had also shown interest in Giulia earlier in the year, but it seems that WWE is now on the verge of signing her.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#giulia#njpw#sports
sports2 years ago

"G1 Climax 33: Winner Emerges Amidst Injuries and Intense Battles"

The G1 Climax 33 Final card is set, featuring a main event match between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito. Naito seeks his third G1 Climax victory, while Okada aims for his third trophy in a row. Other matches include a clash between SANADA and EVIL, a battle between Los Ingobernables De Japon and United Empire, and a confrontation between BULLET CLUB and Just Five Guys. The event will take place on August 13 at Ryogoku.

via NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|
#g1-climax#kazuchika-okada#njpw
sports2 years ago

"AEW's Forbidden Door: Controversies and New Directions"

Bully Ray thinks AEW made the right decision by having MJF vs. Tanahashi open the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door show instead of closing it, given the circumstances. Tanahashi's age and accumulated mileage made it unlikely for him to deliver a main event version of himself, and it would have been unfair to put those expectations out there. AEW used the years of goodwill he's accumulated to their advantage, and MJF's win over Tanahashi is a credible one.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#aew#bully-ray#mjf