AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door returns for its fourth annual supershow, this time swinging open its gates in Europe, marking a major milestone for AEW and NJPW.
Date, Time & Venue
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Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
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Venue: The O2 Arena — London, England
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Significance: First-ever Forbidden Door held outside North America and the first in August, aligning with the UK’s Bank Holiday weekend
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025 Start Time
| Region / Time Zone | Local Time | Event Component |
|---|---|---|
| UK (BST) | 6:00 PM | PPV Start |
| UK (BST) | 4:30 PM | Zero Hour Pre-Show Begins |
| US Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | PPV Start |
| US Eastern (ET) | 11:30 AM | Zero Hour Pre-Show Begins |
How to Watch
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United States, Canada, select international markets: Prime Video, PPV.com, YouTube, Fubo
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United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video, Triller TV, YouTube Premium (one-time PPV)
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Also available at: Dave & Buster’s and Tom’s Watch Bars across the U.S.
Full Match Card
AEW World Championship
“Hangman” Adam Page (c) vs. MJF
Stipulations: Title can change hands via disqualification or countout; MJF cannot use his “anywhere, anytime” contract
AEW Unified Championship
Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Swerve Strickland
AEW Women’s World Championship
Toni Storm (c) vs. Athena
AEW World Tag Team Championship – Triple Threat
The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. FTR vs. Brodido
Lights Out Steel Cage Match – 10-Man
Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi), Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Will Ospreay
vs. Death Riders (Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli), The Young Bucks, Gabe Kidd
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Nigel McGuinness (w/ Daniel Garcia in corner)
Tag Team
Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. Killswitch & Kip Sabian
AEW World Tag Team Championship Three-Way Elimination Match
The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. FTR vs. Brodido
TBS Championship – Four-Way (AEW, CMLL & Stardom Representation)
Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Alex Windsor vs. Persephone (CMLL) vs. Stardom rep (TBD)
(Matches subject to change as more are announced.)
Don’t Miss It
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When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 — Zero Hour at 4:30 PM BST / 11:30 AM ET; PPV from 6:00 PM BST / 1:00 PM ET
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Where: The O2 Arena, London
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Watch: On PPV platforms including Prime Video and PPV.com
PWMania.com will be tracking live results, match highlights, and fallout all evening.
