Will Ospreay made a surprise appearance on AEW Dynamite, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation ahead of the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door event. During Wednesday’s show, Ospreay interrupted an attack on Kevin Knight by the Death Riders, stepping in to level the playing field and issue a bold challenge for the upcoming event.
Details of the Upcoming Lights Out Steel Cage Match
Ospreay took the microphone to invite the Death Riders to a Lights Out Steel Cage Match at Forbidden Door, signalling a major turning point in the storyline. He later revealed that Hiroshi Tanahashi would join him as a partner, adding star power to the bout. AEW confirmed that the full contest will see Ospreay, Tanahashi, Darby Allin, Kenny Omega, and Kota Ibushi facing off against the Death Riders, Gabe Kidd, and The Young Bucks.
Complete Fight Card for Forbidden Door Announced
The AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door event, scheduled for August 24, 2025, at The O2 Arena in London, England, has now unveiled its full lineup. Key matchups include Hangman Adam Page defending the AEW World Championship against MJF, Kazuchika Okada defending the AEW Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland, and a multi-competitor TBS Championship defense by Mercedes Moné. The card also features title defenses from the AEW Women’s World Championship and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The highly anticipated Lights Out Steel Cage Match starring Will Ospreay and his team rounds out the featured bouts.
Significance of Ospreay’s Return and Match Announcement
Will Ospreay’s return to AEW Dynamite and his challenge to the Death Riders heightens anticipation for Forbidden Door, emphasizing the collaborative intensity between AEW and NJPW talent. The inclusion of top performers like Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kenny Omega, and Kota Ibushi promises an explosive encounter that could define the event’s success. Fans can expect a thrilling and action-packed steel cage confrontation as part of a landmark cross-promotional wrestling event.
