{"id":215011,"date":"2026-04-15T23:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=215011"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:13:56","slug":"aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door-ppv-officially-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/04\/15\/aew-x-njpw-forbidden-door-ppv-officially-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door PPV officially announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3770090518\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door is officially happening again in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>AEW issued a press release today announcing that the Forbidden Door PPV will be held on June 28 at the SAP Center at San Jose. AEW COO Tony Khan commented on the announcement of the show in the press release issued by AEW. \u201cWe are excited to bring AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door to the SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, June 28,\u201d said Khan. \u201cAEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has become one of professional wrestling\u2019s biggest events of the year thanks to our incredible partnerships with New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom, and we look forward to fans in attendance and those watching around the world being a part of history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi also commented on the announcement. \u201cThis year sees the fifth AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and whenever New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling collide, we see great chemistry between the wrestlers and many memorable moments,\u201d said Tanahashi.\u00a0 \u201cThis year, NJPW will be playing for keeps to win more than ever.\u00a0 Our roster is fired up to show just how exciting New Japan Pro Wrestling is, and fans can expect a sensational event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets go on sale on April 27 at 10 a.m. PT.<\/p>\n<p>AEW&#8217;s press release follows:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>April 15, 2026\u00a0\u2013 All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced that SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. will host AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on Sunday, June 28.\u00a0 The groundbreaking event will air live around the world on pay-per-view and stream live on HBO Max pay-per-view and feature stars from promotions around the world including All Elite Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door will go on sale Monday, April 27 at 10AM PT.\u00a0 Fans interested in early access presale opportunities can register to become an AEW Insider by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/allelitewrestling.com\/aew-insider\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/allelitewrestling.com\/aew-insider&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776396430030000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Jsd-LQD_ca0n-_Gjy4iUB\">allelitewrestling.com\/aew-insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to bring AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door to the SAP Center at San Jose on Sunday, June 28,\u201d said AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan.\u00a0 \u201cAEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has become one of professional wrestling\u2019s biggest events of the year thanks to our incredible partnerships with New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom, and we look forward to fans in attendance and those watching around the world being a part of history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year sees the fifth AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and whenever New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling collide, we see great chemistry between the wrestlers and many memorable moments,\u201d said New Japan Pro Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi.\u00a0 \u201cThis year, NJPW will be playing for keeps to win more than ever.\u00a0 Our roster is fired up to show just how exciting New Japan Pro Wrestling is, and fans can expect a sensational event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additional information regarding AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door will be announced in the near future.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2272418031\"><div id=\"pwtor-1604216654\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door is officially happening again in 2026. 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