Wrestling fans are in for a treat next weekend. The Night of Champions will take place on Saturday, June 27th, and it will stream live on the ESPN app. The following day, AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 and NXT’s Great American Bash. The annual wrestling crossover event is back, and AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting professional wrestling shows of the year. Taking place on June 28, 2026, at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, Forbidden Door will once again unite talent from All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), CMLL, and Stardom for a night filled with dream matches and international competition.
What Makes Forbidden Door Special?
Since its debut in 2022, Forbidden Door has become one of wrestling’s most anticipated events. The pay-per-view allows stars from different promotions around the world to compete against one another, creating matchups that fans rarely get the opportunity to see.
This year’s event continues that tradition, featuring top talent from North America, Japan, and Mexico in what has become one of the industry’s premier annual showcases.
Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr. Headlines Dream Match Action
One of the most anticipated matches announced for Forbidden Door 2026 is the showdown between Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr. The two internationally acclaimed stars will meet in a highly anticipated singles match that wrestling fans have been clamoring for. The bout marks their first one-on-one encounter in nearly eight years and promises to be a technical masterpiece.
Omega remains one of AEW’s biggest stars, while Sabre is one of NJPW’s most accomplished competitors, making this a true dream match worthy of the Forbidden Door name.
Owen Hart Tournament Finals Take Center Stage
Forbidden Door will also host the finals of the prestigious Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. On the men’s side, Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland are set to collide in a blockbuster matchup with major championship implications. The winner will earn a future AEW World Championship opportunity and significant momentum heading into AEW’s summer schedule.
The women’s tournament final will see the returning Mercedes Mone battle Maya World.
AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and Stardom Unite
One of the unique aspects of Forbidden Door 2026 is the inclusion of talent from multiple promotions. In addition to AEW and NJPW stars, wrestlers from Mexico’s CMLL and Japan’s Stardom will be featured throughout the event.
AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla is scheduled to defend her championship against Stardom standout Starlight Kid in a highly personal rivalry that has already generated significant buzz among fans.
Meanwhile, several crossover matches and championship bouts continue to be added as the event approaches.
Championship Stakes Across the Card
Beyond the dream matches, Forbidden Door will feature multiple championship opportunities. Jon Moxley is expected to defend the Continental Championship, while AEW World Tag Team Champions Adam Copeland and Christian Cage have issued a challenge to NJPW’s The Dogs in a cross-promotional title showdown.
The combination of championships, international rivalries, and dream matches creates a card that appeals to wrestling fans across the globe.
Final Thoughts
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 represents everything modern professional wrestling fans love: dream matches, global stars, and unpredictable moments. With Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., the Owen Hart Tournament Finals, championship matches, and talent from four major promotions, this year’s event has all the ingredients necessary to become one of the best wrestling shows of 2026.
As the countdown to June 28 continues, fans can expect even more surprises and match announcements. If history is any indication, Forbidden Door 2026 will once again prove why it has become one of wrestling’s most celebrated annual events. The current betting odds favorites to win at WWE Clash in Italy have been published by betonline.ag.
AEW Women’s World Championship
Thekla (C) -500
Starlight Kid +300
Note: Current match lines imply an 83.3% probability of Thekla retaining his belt.
AEW World Tag Team Championship
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (C) -1000
David Finlay & Clark Connors +550
Note: Current match lines imply a 90.9% probability of Cope and Cage retaining their belts.
AEW Continental Championship
Jon Moxley (C) -600
Bandido +350
Note: Current match lines imply an 85.7% probability of Moxley retaining his belt.
AEW Men’s Owen Hart Cup – Final
Will Ospreay -1000
Swerve Strickland +550
Note: Current match lines imply a 90.9% probability of Ospreay winning the Cup.
Singles Match
Kenny Omega -600
Zack Sabre Jr. +350
Note: Current match lines imply an 85.7% probability of Omega winning the match.
Steel Cage Match
Team MJF +275
Team Briscoe -450
Note: Current match lines imply an 81.8% probability of Team Briscoe winning the match.
