Jon Moxley has secured three new allies just days before the highly anticipated AEW Forbidden Door event, potentially shifting the balance in his upcoming Lights Out Steel Cage match. This development comes after a chaotic confrontation that unfolded on AEW Dynamite, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
Details of the Massive Lights Out Steel Cage Match
The pay-per-view will feature a ten-man matchup with Jon Moxley teaming alongside Claudio Castagnoli, Gabe Kidd, and the Young Bucks against an opposing faction including Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and Hiroshi Tanahashi. The brutal nature of a Steel Cage match adds a dangerous dimension, with no disqualifications and plenty of room for unexpected tactics.
Violent Brawl Erupts on AEW Dynamite, Bringing New Allies into Play
On the latest episode of Dynamite, a fierce brawl erupted following the opening contest, where Hiroshi Tanahashi and JetSpeed defeated the Death Riders. After the match, the Death Riders launched a vicious attack against the faces, prompting the intervention of NJPW’s Bullet Club War Dogs, who came to Gabe Kidd’s rescue. Clark Connors, Robbie X, and Drilla Maloney joined in, turning the fight into a seven-against-three assault.
Will Ospreay then entered the fray but was quickly neutralized by Moxley’s allies, the Young Bucks. As the numbers heavily favored one side, Darby Allin unexpectedly emerged from a body bag, joined by The Opps, balancing the odds once again. The chaotic scene reflected the tension expected inside the steel cage this Sunday.
Key Fighters’ Absence Raises Questions Ahead of the Match
Notably, two key stars on the babyface team—the Golden Lovers, Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi—were absent from the brawl and have not appeared on AEW programming since All In last month. Kenny Omega’s condition remains unclear due to his recent physically demanding match with Kazuchika Okada, contributing to uncertainty about his readiness for the upcoming battle.
Potential Impact of New Alliances on the Forbidden Door Clash
Despite the match’s steel cage setting, the “anything goes” stipulation means anything can happen, and both sides are expected to deploy surprises. The addition of the Bullet Club War Dogs to Moxley’s side could once again provide him with a critical numbers advantage, intensifying the risk for the opposing team. Fans can anticipate a brutal and unpredictable encounter with these shifting dynamics.
“This was an intense and chaotic brawl to open the show, and this was only fitting given the potential violence that could take place inside the steel cage this Sunday.” —Unattributed
