Forbidden Door is a standout event on the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) calendar. Wrestlers from AEW, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Stardom come together in this unique show. The finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s and Women’s Tournaments add to the excitement. The 2026 edition features five championship matches. The event starts at 7 p.m. ET with the Buy In, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Match Previews and Predictions
Skye Blue and Stardom’s Maika will face off in the Buy-In segment. The winner gets a spot in the TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest match. The TBS Championship was vacated by Willow Nightingale due to injury. Blue, aligned with Thekla, promises to disrupt Stardom and New Japan.
Prediction: Skye Blue wins.
Megan Bayne and Lena Kross, known as Divine Dominion, defend the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship. They’ve been dominant since securing the titles. Thunder Rosa and CMLL’s Olympia challenge them. The Divine Dominion’s skill should not be underestimated.
Prediction: Megan Bayne and Lena Kross retain.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship. David Finlay and Clark Connors have been targeting them. Despite constant threats, Copeland and Cage have remained successful in the ring.
Prediction: Copeland and Cage keep the titles.
A triple-threat tag team match showcases top pro wrestling talent. AEW’s Young Bucks compete with CMLL’s Místico and Máscara Dorada and NJPW’s Shingo Takagi and Titán.
Prediction: Matt and Nick Jackson win.
Jon Moxley defends the AEW Continental Championship against Bandido. Moxley has held the title since December. Bandido presents a challenge with his distinct style, posing a real threat to Moxley’s reign.
Prediction: Bandido wins the AEW gold.
Shota Umino defends the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Pac in AEW. Umino won the title from Andrade in a recent match. The defense against Pac is significant, as losing would leave The Death Riders without titles.
Prediction: Umino retains the title.
Thekla defends the AEW Women’s World Championship against Starlight Kid. Thekla’s battle against New Japan and Stardom has been fierce. Starlight Kid, backed by Neo Genesis, challenges her.
Prediction: Thekla retains after a tough match.
Mercedes Moné faces Maya World in the Owen Hart Cup women’s final. A shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship is at stake. Moné, after returning to AEW, has shown prowess. World, though newer, has also demonstrated her capability.
Prediction: Mercedes Moné wins and advances.
Kenny Omega versus Zack Sabre Jr. is anticipated to be memorable. Both are renowned fighters. Fans can expect a high-quality performance from both.
Prediction: Kenny Omega secures victory.
Will Ospreay aims to reach Wembley Stadium by triumphing in the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament finals against Swerve Strickland. Both share aspirations of AEW dominance.
Prediction: Will Ospreay emerges victorious.
Team Briscoe aims to defeat MJF and The Don Callis Family in a 12-man steel cage match. AEW world champion MJF challenges Mark Briscoe, testing his grit and determination.
Prediction: Team Briscoe prevails in a grueling match.
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