NJPW had no idea how big AEW would be, so early last year they declined a working relationship. Fans should expect a lot more crossover in the months ahead. Your email address will not be published. It may be forbidden, but clearly the door is opening and closing and opening and closing. Originally it was rumored that the NJPW/AEW ‘deal’ was purely for New Japan to get use of Jon Moxley. Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen the groundwork of a full-blown inter-promotional war coming into focus. I’ve opened myself up to new experiences, and look at all the great things that have happened. Bringing in the aforementioned Kazuchika Okada, the Junior Heavyweight Division or even Minoru Suzuki to have his inevitable grudge match with Jon … NJPW sees AEW more like a rival promotion than an actual ally to work with. Hausman asked King if … Between AEW & NJPW - Wrestle Zones Tama Tonga claimed the … Both promotions working together would be great for the wrestling business, but at the same time it’s not really what both need right now. -. The loss of their TV show has been a major blow. “The Forbidden Door” has been a hot topic in wrestling with AEW, Impact, NJPW and the NWA all seemingly beginning to work together. According to AEW President Tony Khan, he’s the forbidden door and that door is now wide open. The “Forbidden Door” is the phrase used to describe the metaphoric barrier between All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Who will be NJPW's next top foreign main eventer? As mentioned, the former WWE Superstar is the current IWGP United States Champion, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic New Japan wanted to still have use of one of their prized assets. Your email address will not be published. AEW’s solid performances granted a great contract renewal with TNT back in January. I love it, I want to do more big ratings, I wanna have more people show up! Make sure to follow him on Twitter (@ReneusMeister). On December 2, 2020, Kenny Omega sent shockwaves through the wrestling world when he won the AEW World Championship and moments later, Don Callis announced that … Tagged AEW aew dynamite All Elite Wrestling bullet club Bullet Club NJPW Forbidden Door impact Jon Moxley Kenny Omega KENTA Lance Archer Mox New Japan Pro Wrestling NJPW NWA The Elite The Forbidden Door With the spirit of Revolution, they’ve set off on an explosive path to a new future, with shards of The Forbidden Door lying in its wake. We did a great rating for Dynamite this week with IMPACT people there. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. At AEW Beach Break, Kenta made a shocking appearance in Jacksonville, attacking the IWGP US Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley after the main event. A A. Tony Khan finished by confirming that the Forbidden Door swings both ways; with IMPACT Wrestling set to see more of the AEW President inside the IMPACT Zone with All Elite talent. February 11, 2021. When Kenny Omega was in … It will likely stay like that for a long time. This heated feud is just one element of the AEW-NJPW storyline that’s unfolding. Thank you Don Callis, nobody ever expected me to say that. The announcement of Harold Meij’s departure as NJPW President opened the possibility AEW and NJPW working together once more. In the latest advertisement on Impact Wrestling from Tony Khan and Tony Schiavone, Khan claims that Impact helped him open up the “forbidden door” in reference to NJPW’s KENTA appearing on Dynamite this past Wednesday. Another problem is the fact they have bad blood. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, New Japan and All Elite Wrestling are entering a working relationship.. Meltzer noted that Moxley was a huge incentive for New Japan to form a … February 19, 2021. in Between The Flips & Fists. The forbidden door is not going to be opened any time soon. Tony Khan has opened the forbidden door to NJPW, and he said that’s thanks to Impact in AEW’s latest paid ad on Impact Wrestling. AEW has filed for "Forbidden Door" and "Forbidden Portal" trademarks amid speculation that the promotion is entering into a long-term partnership with NJPW. Jon Moxley's appearance on NJPW Strong and Kenta's appearance on AEW Dynamite has signaled that the "forbidden door" between the two promotions, as Hiroshi Tanahashi phrased it, was being opened. A A. Reset. Tama Tonga gave his take on the working relationship with AEW and NJPW on his Tama’s Island podcast. Another benefit for NJPW could be the fact they could have the best tag team division in the world at their disposable and help improve theirs. Want to share an experience you’ve had in the combat sports world? Midgar is a futuristic city from the Japanese video game Final Fantasy. He’s been telling people that he doesn’t know where or what the forbidden door is. ... 10. Khan took the chance to address KENTA’s debut in AEW and the “forbidden door.” Khan said that he realized he was the forbidden door the entire time. Historical significance/trust issues with "The Forbidden Door" Hey there, Something dawned on me yesterday watching some past G1 matches. While the positives for “opening the forbidden door” are great on paper, there are several problems of working with AEW. AEW X NJPW AEW. Timing is everything in wrestling and right now its not the time for a working relationship. AEW President and CEO Tony Khan and announcer Tony Schiavone were featured on another paid advertisement aired on Wednesday’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Another negative is the fact both products are very different and it would be impossible to combine both. Something interesting is the fact most NJPW fans don’t see the idea of NJPW and AEW working together necessary. Tony Khan Talks Being “The Forbidden Door” For IMPACT/NJPW. Bushiroad opens door for future women's division in NJPW. AEW and NJPW have done great business without the need of working with one another. From the top of my head. If it wasn’t for New Japan, there would be no forbidden door, no KENTA, no FinJuice. 3. Everyone is looking for help and looking towards … This meant that Moxley would have to work in the United States under the NJPW banner; something that would involve striking a deal with All Elite as he is contracted to only appear on major promotions for them in the US, much like Chris Jericho. Khan said that he and AEW are that forbidden door and with that being opened, anything can happen. Working with NJPW would also allow AEW to establish itself better in Japan. The possibilities for the coming together of these promotions is almost limitless. February 11, 2021. The “Forbidden Door” is the phrase used to describe the metaphoric barrier between All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling. AEW has billed Moxley as the reigning IWGP United States Champion, another example of relations improving between the two promotions. Since 2004, SEScoops is a leading source for pro wrestling news, rumors, results, interviews, videos and more. Was The “Forbidden Door” Ever Really Closed? Fans should expect a lot more crossover in the months ahead. So now that the "forbidden door" has been kicked wide open let's take a look at what is … Thus far, we have seen Tony Khan bring AAA, the NWA, Impact Wrestling and now NJPW to AEW programming. Are you a coach or regional fighter that wants to get on The Scrap’s radar? According to AEW President Tony Khan, he’s the forbidden door and that door is now wide open. The Scrap will gladly accept guest submissions! It’s public knowledge that some guys here, myself included, have exemptions to work New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Now What? Since the departure of The Elite from NJPW, there has not been any major changes in the terms of business and NJPW is doing better than ever in their home country of Japan. NJPW working with AEW and IMPACT Wrestling seemed out of the question a year ago as talk of the "forbidden door" being closed stole headlines when Chris Jericho went to New Japan to wrestle Hiroshi Tanahashi. This is where he claimed the so-called “forbidden door” keeping the promotions from working together hasn’t been opened. Although the door remained shut after Chris Jericho defeated Tanahashi in early 2020, it has well and truly been opened, with NJPW star KENTA appearing on the two most recent episodes of AEW Dynamite. The forbidden door is not going to be opened any time soon. In AEW’s first year, they have seen tons of success for the recently created promotion. Working with AEW would allow NJPW to get back on track on their expansion in the U.S. You’ve opened me up, you’ve changed me, and you’ve opened the Forbidden Door. January 6, 2021. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Email your Tapology link and upcoming fight news to us whenever! They will square off later this month (2/26) at NJPW’s New Beginning USA event. Press Esc to cancel. People want to know, when is New Japan going to come to AEW? The Scrap's Juan Carlos Reneo is from Spain, he writes about and loves professional wrestling. Posted by D. Green | Feb 25, 2021 | Columns In the last several weeks, we have seen the appearance of KENTA on AEW Dynamite, The Good Brothers and Kenny Omega on Impact Wrestling as well as scathing promos and trash-talking from the likes of Jay White, Tama Tonga, Don Callis, The Young Bucks, and even Tony Khan himself. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. The Elite on more than one occasion have talked about the bad blood that exists between both parties. It appears as though the deal has now been completed, with a huge shift in the momentum for the 2nd and 3rd biggest pro wrestling promotions in the world coming together. “And then I figured it out. by Andrew Ardizzi. By Zain Jafri. Or send an article about an upcoming event you’re excited about? Doing these paid ads, I’ve learned so much about myself. I can’t wait for this week’s main event tomorrow night on AEW Dynamite. 4. But thanks to you two and everything you’ve done in AEW? By. The Forbidden Door has been opened. Would TNT executives be happy with AEW working with a promotion that could sign a TV contract potentially with a rival TV station? AEW and NJPW have done great business without the need of working with one another. Says NJPW deserves the credit for allowing this collaboration to happen: “New Japan is responsible for all of this. Now, a year later, that forbidden door has been smashed down as now Kenta will be wrestling for AEW next week, with Tony Khan confirming the relationship with the promotion overseas. AEW has worked with multiple other companies, like IMPACT Wrestling and NJPW, kicking down the 'Forbidden Door'. AEW having access to wrestlers like Naito, Okada or Tanahashi would be  incredible for their TV product. One of the biggest matches ever on Dynamite, Falls Count Anywhere, anything goes.”, He then made a huge statement regarding the future of AEW Dynamite allowing talent to ‘cross borders.’, “I just have to say, thank you Kenny [Omega]. Also in play – Bullet Club in AEW and NJPW, AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and IWGP World Champion Kota Ibushi teasing a program. Impact Wrestling is the TRUE Forbidden Door of professional wrestling because the entire partnership between AEW and now NJPW is thanks to the signing of … February 10, 2021. AEW, in more than one occasion, has shown they are open to work with any promotion if the opportunity presents itself. AEW President Tony Khan isn't the only billionaire wrestling owner to open the Forbidden Door... by Michael Sidgwick. While this isn’t the first time a NJPW star has appeared in AEW, it has served as the beginning of a new working relationship. “I just had to open myself, and that comes from being here with you IMPACT Wrestling! Using AEW’s platform could also help them get more subscriptions for NJPW World. The “Forbidden Door” is the phrase used to describe the metaphoric barrier between All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro "I Am The Forbidden Door!" WWE Raw Ratings Hold Steady For Go-Home WrestleMania 37 Edition (4/5), Eric Bischoff Comments On Jeff Jarrett Marrying Karen Angle, Mike Tyson Returning To AEW Dynamite This Wednesday, Finn Balor Hopes To See Becky Lynch Return To WWE Soon, Six People Who Belong In The WWE Hall Of Fame, CM Punk: “Vince McMahon Isn’t Afraid Of AEW At All”, WWE RAW Results (4/5): WrestleMania 37 Go-Home Show, Drew McIntyre vs. King Corbin. In a similar case with NJPW, while on paper all sounds amazing, there are some factors to consider first. Khan says that everywhere he goes, people have been asking when he’s going to open the forbidden door. The Forbidden Door is Open. Let’s do this EVERY WEEK.”. Tony Khan spoke about the aforementioned ‘Forbidden Door’ with NJPW during the latest “paid ad” on IMPACT, and now Heel By Nature are reporting that AEW have trademarked both phrases officially on February 8 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. by. The conclusion of last week’s AEW Dynamite saw the surprise appearance of KENTA, who is feuding with AEW star (and IWGP United States Champion) Jon Moxley. The Forbidden door is me! - by Badrose - Leave a Comment. Tama Tonga Says Forbidden Door Between AEW & NJPW Has Only Been ‘Cracked Open’. Once again AEW have managed to make Dynamite, IMPACT and even NJPW Strong appointment viewing. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Tony Khan Talks AEW Working With NJPW And Why He Is “The Forbidden Door”. Bryan and Dave give a quick rundown of Impact's No Surrender. Khan and Tony Schiavone returned to Impact Wrestling this week with their latest ‘paid advertisement’ on the program. First mentioned by Hiroshi Tanahashi on the road to Wrestle Kingdom 14, the Forbidden Door refers to the pipeline between AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Andrew Ravens. The forbidden door has been opened by Tony Khan, Jon Moxley and Kenta. He … Khan and Schiavone were standing in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home stadium where Khan talked about opening “the forbidden door” … But I know that New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s focus is New Japan and AEW’s focus is AEW.” We keep an ongoing Community Journal with posts from fans around the world. The Forbidden Door was opened years ago in Midgar. AEW have opened the ‘Forbidden Door’ with NJPW & IMPACT Wrestling, now going one step further by trademarking it alongside ‘Forbidden Portal’. While things are great in Japan for NJPW, the expansion has not been doing well. NJPW will continue to work with ROH and CMLL, meanwhile, AEW will continue to do their thing and keep growing on their own. NJPW, NWA and Impact all are home to major, noteworthy tournaments that could benefit each company, young stars and veterans alike. The forbidden door. Louie Sanoudakis calls for short-notice UFC shot: ‘I’m a whole different guy right now’, How to watch Bellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2, start time, full fight card, preview, Dan Hardy reveals past UFC payslip: ‘I fought GSP for $24,000’, Exclusive: Cory McKenna’s Journey To The UFC, WEC original Rani Yahya wants to grow legacy after 21 submission wins, VIDEO: Bassil Hafez training at Factory X ahead of CFFC title defense, Three title fights, full crowd planned for UFC 261. The main event of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite will see Jon Moxley and Lance Archer teaming up against AEW World Champion Kenny Omega and KENTA. 1,476. Required fields are marked *. While AEW stars would head over to Japan for major NJPW events, NJPW stars would not come to AEW until KENTA kicked in the door with his appearance on AEW Dynamite. It will likely stay like that for a long time. NJPW will continue to work with ROH and CMLL, meanwhile, AEW will continue to do their thing and keep growing on their own. – NJPW wrestler and IWGP heavyweight tag team champion Tama Tonga commented on the recent crossover between AEW and NJPW on his Tama’s Island podcast. With AEW and NJPW now working together and the "forbidden door" now being open, everyone wants to know when Kenny Omega will come face-to-face with Kota Ibushi.. Omega and Ibushi, formerly the Golden Lovers, are atop of their respective companies with Omega holding the AEW World Title and Ibushi holding the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles. This past Tuesday night’s episode of IMPACT saw yet another paid advertisement segment from All Elite Wrestling President and CEO Tony Khan and AEW announcer Tony Schiavone. You can see this week’s “paid ad” in the player embedded below: Tony Khan has been outspoken about his desire to work with New Japan Pro Wrestling. February 10, 2021. The addition of AEW’s second show could help, but it’s only an hour. Feb 17, 2021 February 17th, 2021. Has there ever been such a massive transfer of "top level" talent that left NJPW in the past few years? I am the forbidden door!” Khan emphatically stated. The two biggest promotions in the world outside of WWE working together sounds like a no brainer, but only time will tell if this is the case. We had people from New Japan, who knows who is going to be there next week?”, Khan continued, “One thing I do know? NJPW Topic 78 - The Forbidden Door opens ever so slightly (SPOILERS) Pro Wrestling: Other Federations This is a split board - You can return to the Split List for other boards. New Japan Pro Wrestling KENTA knocked down the forbidden door between All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling by attacking Jon Moxley on Dynamite last night. AEW/NJPW: The Golden Lovers – The Key to the Forbidden Door. 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