AEW Forbidden Door 2026: A Title-Filled PPV with a Sneaky Plan?
AEW's Forbidden Door PPV is shaping up to be a thrilling event, with a stacked card featuring a variety of title defenses and high-profile matches. The main focus is on Konosuke Takeshita's reign as the AEW International Champion, who faces a potential three-way challenge.
The Challenger Conundrum
The obvious choice for Takeshita's challenger is Kyle Fletcher, who has a personal vendetta against the champion and the Callis Family. The unresolved tension between Fletcher and Takeshita, known as ProtoShita, adds fuel to the fire. With Takeshita's refusal to stay out of Fletcher's business, a title match seems inevitable. Interestingly, former champion Kazuchika Okada, who recently returned to AEW, has also declared his interest in the title. A three-way match would give Okada a chance to reclaim the International Championship, but it also raises the question of whether Okada has a secret strategy in mind.
The Three-Way Challenge
A three-way match between Takeshita, Fletcher, and Okada would be a thrilling prospect. However, it's worth noting that Takeshita is outnumbered by the Callis Family, which could make the odds stacked against him. This leads me to wonder if a four-way match might be more fair, allowing for a more diverse range of challengers.
Ricochet's Ambition
Ricochet, who is loosely aligned with the Callis Family, has also expressed his desire to challenge Takeshita for the International Championship. This adds another layer of complexity to the title picture, as Ricochet's motivations may differ from those of the Callis Family.
The Rest of the Card
The PPV card is packed with other exciting matches, including the Owen Hart Cup finals, a steel cage match, and title defenses by Thekla, Kenny Omega, and Jon Moxley. The women's division is represented by Mercedes Moné, Hazuki, Athena, and Maya World, while the men's division features Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, MJF, Kevin Knight, Mark Briscoe, and more.
A Sneaky Plan?
One intriguing aspect of the card is the potential involvement of Kazuchika Okada in a three-way match. Okada's return to AEW and his interest in the International Championship suggest that he might have a hidden agenda. Could Okada be setting himself up for a future title run, using the three-way match as a stepping stone? This adds a layer of intrigue to the PPV, as fans will be eager to see if Okada's sneaky plan comes to fruition.
AEW Forbidden Door 2026 promises to be a must-watch event, with a mix of title defenses, high-stakes matches, and potential surprises. The card is stacked with talent, and the title picture is far from settled. As an analyst, I'm excited to see how the story unfolds and which challengers rise to the challenge of taking down Konosuke Takeshita.
