The Forbidden Door is gearing up to be one of the most distinctive events on the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) schedule.
This show will showcase wrestlers from AEW, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and Stardom all on the same lineup. On top of that, the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation men’s and women’s tournaments are about to wrap up.
The card for the 2026 Forbidden Door features five championship contests. The event kicks off with a buy-in at 7 PM ET, followed by the main card starting at 8 PM ET, hosted at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Here’s a look ahead at the match previews and predictions.
Sky Blue vs. Micah
Sky Blue faces off against Micah from Stardom in the buy-in segment of Forbidden Door, competing for a chance at the TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest Match. The winner will claim a spot for the TBS Championship, which Willow Nightingale had to forfeit due to injury. Blue is partnered with Thecla, who aims to take down competitors from Stardom and New Japan. Blue has already landed her first hit with the Triangle of Madness.
Prediction: Sky Blue takes the win here.
AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Match: Megan Bayne & Lena Cross (c) vs. Thunder Rosa & Olympia
Megan Bayne and Lena Cross of Divine Dominion have been dominating since they snagged the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship. They’ve shown no mercy to their challengers. On Sunday, they’ll be up against Thunder Rosa and CMLL’s Olympia. The talent of Divine Dominion is hard to overlook.
Prediction: Megan Bayne and Lena Cross defend successfully.
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. David Finlay & Clark Connors – AEW World Tag Team Championship Match
After Double or Nothing, David Finlay and Clark Connors have set their sights on Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. Despite not having a glorious moment with AEW fans, the veteran tag team has a stellar record where it counts—inside the ring.
Prediction: Copeland and Cage will keep the titles.
Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson vs. Mistico & Mascara Dorada vs. Shingo Takagi & Titan
This triple tag match promises high stakes, with the Young Bucks squaring off against Mistico and Mascara Dorada, as well as Shingo Takagi and Titan. Expect a thrilling display featuring AEW, CMLL, and NJPW.
Prediction: Matt and Nick Jackson claim the victory.
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Bandido for AEW Continental Championship
Jon Moxley has kept hold of the AEW Continental Championship since December and has defended it vigorously. Bandido represents a unique challenge for Moxley, who typically prefers to keep matches grounded. There’s a chance here for an upset at Forbidden Door; Bandido could snatch the title from Moxley and the Death Riders.
Prediction: Bandido seizes AEW gold.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Match: Shota Unno (c) vs. Pac
Shota Unno makes a return to the AEW arena to defend his IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Pac, having just acquired the title from Andrade. This defense holds significant weight, especially given that both Pac and Moxley might face repercussions if they don’t secure their titles.
Prediction: Unno retains his championship.
AEW Women’s World Championship: Thekla (c) vs. Starlight Kid
Thekla’s rivalry with New Japan and Stardom escalated right after her last performance at Double or Nothing, where she overcame three challengers. Starlight Kid, a former Stardom Champion, is set to challenge her. While Thekla has support from Triangle of Madness, Starlight Kid has Neo Genesis backing her up. Thekla has solidified her status as one of the most formidable female wrestlers, and she’ll be aiming to prove that yet again.
Prediction: Thekla remains champion after a fierce match.
Mercedes Monet vs. Maya World
This is it. The Owen Hart Cup Women’s Final pits Mercedes Monet against Maya World, a clash for a spot in the AEW Women’s World Championship. Monet, a seasoned competitor, has been making her mark since returning to AEW, while World is on an upward trajectory as an emerging star. This showdown promises to be something special.
Prediction: Mercedes Monet claims victory.
Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
Sometime, matches like this one—between Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr.—can capture fans’ attention akin to main events. They’re two of the best in the industry, and now they’re set for what many expect will be a classic encounter.
Prediction: Kenny Omega secures a win over Sabre Jr.
Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland
Will Ospreay is determined to give it his all during the main event at Wembley Stadium, and his upcoming match against Swerve Strickland in the final of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament is filled with emotion. Both competitors are eager to prove themselves at the highest level within AEW.
Prediction: Will Ospreay emerges victorious.
Team Brisco vs. MJF and the Don Callis Family in a 12-man steel cage match
The AEW World Champion, MJF, is underestimating Mark Brisco, while Brisco and his team, including Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O’Reilly, Konosuke Takeshita, and Darby Allin, prepare for an intense encounter in a steel cage against MJF’s team, which includes Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, and Andrade El Idolo.
Prediction: Team Brisco secures a win in a brutal contest.
