Updated
Updated · Fightful · Jun 25
Visa Snags and Injuries Reshape AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Card Before June 28
Updated
Updated · Fightful · Jun 25

Visa Snags and Injuries Reshape AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Card Before June 28

2 articles · Updated · Fightful · Jun 25

Summary

  • June 28's Forbidden Door card in San Jose was repeatedly reworked, with Tony Khan saying visa renewals and injuries left several planned wrestlers unavailable.
  • Khan named Beast Mortos, Komander, Hechicero and Gabe Kidd among those affected by immigration delays, while saying AEW National Champion Mark Davis should return very soon.
  • Mexico-based talent were hit especially hard, prompting AEW to adjust plans by sending Sammy Guevara to CMLL to defend the tag titles with Beast Mortos instead.
  • STARDOM talent have faced fewer entry problems, Khan said, and Starlight Kid is still expected this weekend as AEW leans on roster depth to keep the pay-per-view strong.

Insights

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With AEW leaving NJPW World, can its new streaming service conquer the crucial Japanese market alone?