Get ready to rumble, folks! The wrestling world is buzzing as we edge closer to the highly anticipated AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event. The latest announcement? A trios match that promises to be a barnburner!
The Main Event Lineup
Mark your calendars for eight days from now when Chris Jericho, Big Bill, and Bryan Keith will square off against Samoa Joe, HOOK, and Katsuyori Shibata. This high-stakes showdown was set in motion during the second-to-last episode of AEW Collision, and it’s already got fans on the edge of their seats.
Saturday Night Smackdown
The drama kicked off with Jericho and Big Bill taking on Isiah Kennedy and Marq Quen of Private Party. The tag team clash was a rollercoaster of near-falls and highlight-reel moments. Jericho pulled off a miraculous kick-out from Private Party’s Gin and Juice, proving he’s still got those legendary reflexes.
But the real fireworks started when Bryan Keith, like a rogue ninja with brass knuckles, delivered a knockout blow to Kassidy, thanks to a crafty distraction by Big Bill. Jericho, ever the opportunist, swooped in for the pin, sealing the victory.
Post-Match Pandemonium
Not one to let a good beatdown go to waste, Keith jumped into the ring to continue the assault on the fallen Kassidy. Just as it seemed all hope was lost, Quen tried to intervene but was quickly overwhelmed. Enter Samoa Joe, HOOK, and Katsuyori Shibata, charging in like avenging heroes.
Shibata made his presence felt immediately, snapping Keith’s arm backward like a twig, forcing him to retreat in agony. Samoa Joe, seizing the moment, grabbed the mic and delivered a fiery challenge to Jericho. With a mix of philosophical musings and raw passion, Joe laid down the gauntlet: a six-man tag match at Forbidden Door.
The Challenge Accepted?
While Keith’s current condition is a big question mark, there’s no doubting Jericho’s penchant for high-profile matches. The official stamp on this bout might be pending, but Jericho’s track record suggests he’ll be stepping into the ring come showtime.