The AEW Lights Out Steel Cage match at the O2 Arena delivered a brutal and chaotic showdown, highlighted by Kenny Omega AEW Steel Cage Victory that captivated the fans. The event was unsanctioned, with the promotion warning spectators that it would not bear responsibility for the violent incidents inside the cage, setting the tone for the high-risk contest.
The match featured intense bloodshed as notable competitors including Darby Allin, Will Ospreay, and Jon Moxley suffered cuts during the hard-hitting encounter. The action unfolded with impressive coordination among the Death Riders, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd, who targeted both Omega and Allin with a series of combined attacks. Despite Hiroshi Tanahashi temporarily stalling their advance, the overwhelming numbers ultimately dictated much of the contest’s direction.
The extreme nature of the match was underscored by Moxley driving a fork into Allin’s ear, which led to a retaliatory move by Ospreay sending Moxley crashing spine-first onto a barbed wire table, exemplifying the violent stakes at play.
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Although the match’s rules required a pinfall inside the cage for victory, much of the combat spilled to the area outside the enclosure. Both Moxley and Allin climbed over the top, with Allin crashing through a two-tiered table along with Gabe Kidd. Inside the structure, the babyfaces concentrated on The Young Bucks, where Tanahashi earned a pinfall by executing a splash on Matt Jackson.
Following the match conclusion, the Death Riders turned on Will Ospreay, attacking him viciously as he celebrated with the home crowd. This brutal post-match assault added further intensity to the already fierce contest.
Winners of the Lights Out Steel Cage Match – @DarbyAllin, @WillOspreay, @tanahashi1_100, @KennyOmegamanX + @Ibushi_Kota!Watch #ForbiddenDoor on PPV right now!pic.twitter.com/DScjqBedz7
—All Elite Wrestling
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Kenny Omega’s leadership and teamwork played a crucial role in securing the victory during this memorable AEW and NJPW joint event known as Forbidden Door. The combination of fierce competition and punishing physicality demonstrated the wrestlers’ dedication to their craft and the importance of the event in the broader wrestling landscape.
With the circumstances surrounding the unsanctioned cage match and the subsequent attacks, the night left a lasting mark on all participants, particularly with one AEW star seriously injured and stretchered out after the attack by Death Riders during the celebration. The match’s outcome and fallout are expected to influence future storylines and rivalries within both AEW and NJPW.
