Forbidden Door 2025 brought together the best of AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and STARDOM under one roof at London’s O2 Arena. The crowd was electric all night as the event delivered technical wrestling clinics, wild multi-man brawls, emotional showdowns, and a violent main event. Fans witnessed one major title change, several strong championship defenses, surprise returns, and shocking angles that will carry forward into the coming months.
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Zero Hour (Pre-Show)
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El Desperado, Paragon (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly) & Yuya Uemura def. CRU (Action Andretti & Lio Rush) & Don Callis Family (Hechicero & Josh Alexander).
A high-tempo showcase of teamwork and counter-wrestling that set the pace for the evening.
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Ricochet & Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona) def. Michael Oku, Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey.
Ricochet’s aerial skills and the raw power of Gates of Agony led their side to a commanding win.
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Megan Bayne & Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Thekla) def. Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron & Queen Aminata.
The dominance of Bayne paired with the unpredictable offense of her teammates overwhelmed their opposition.
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AEW World Trios Championship: The Opps (Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata & Powerhouse Hobbs) (c) def. Bullet Club War Dogs (Clark Connors, Drilla Moloney & Robbie X).
The champions maintained control throughout and powered through to retain their titles.
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Main Card
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Adam Copeland & Christian Cage def. Killswitch & Kip Sabian
A nostalgia-fueled win for the reunited veterans, who executed sharp teamwork and gave the London crowd an uplifting opener.
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TNT Championship: Kyle Fletcher (c) def. Hiromu Takahashi
Fast, hard-hitting action. Fletcher endured Takahashi’s pace and retained decisively.
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TBS Championship 4-Way: Mercedes Moné (c) def. Bozilla, Alex Windsor & Persephone
A chaotic match that saw Moné use her veteran instincts to outlast challengers and remain champion.
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IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) def. Nigel McGuinness
Technical artistry in front of McGuinness’ home crowd. Sabre Jr. proved too precise and retained in a match that highlighted British wrestling tradition.
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AEW World Tag Team Championship 3-Way: Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) def. The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) (c) & FTR — NEW Champions
An explosive contest that ended with Brodido scoring the biggest win of their careers, capturing the gold to a thunderous ovation.
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AEW Unified Championship: Kazuchika Okada (c) def. Swerve Strickland
Okada survived Strickland’s relentless aggression. After the match, Wardlow made a shocking return, siding with the Don Callis Family and assaulting Swerve, before Konosuke Takeshita confronted Okada to hint at future title contention.
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AEW Women’s World Championship: Toni Storm (c) def. Athena
Two champions collided in a hard-fought battle. Storm absorbed heavy offense before locking in a submission to retain.
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AEW World Championship: Adam Page (c) def. MJF
A high-pressure contest under stipulation that the title could change hands on a DQ. Page remained composed and defeated MJF clean, further solidifying his reign.
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Lights Out Steel Cage Match (Unsanctioned): Darby Allin, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Will Ospreay def. Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Gabe Kidd & The Young Bucks
The cage war was brutal and chaotic, featuring weapons, blood, and unforgettable dives. The heroes triumphed after Tanahashi’s High Fly Flow. But the celebration was cut short when the Death Riders launched a savage post-match beatdown on Will Ospreay, leaving the show to close in shocking fashion.
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Closing Thoughts
Forbidden Door 2025 at The O2 Arena lived up to its name: unpredictable, emotional, and unforgettable. Brodido’s tag title win gave the night a joyful surprise, while Wardlow’s shocking return realigned the power balance toward the Don Callis Family. The technical showcase between Zack Sabre Jr. and Nigel McGuinness thrilled purists, and the main event’s violent aftermath guaranteed must-see fallout. London played host to one of the most talked-about cross-promotional events of the year.
