AEW President Tony Khan is looking forward to booking CMLL stars at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event.
In a recent appearance on the “SportsGrid” podcast, Khan discussed having CMLL talent as part of this year’s Forbidden Door III event.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On having CMLL as part of Forbidden Door 2024: “100% yes, I definitely want CMLL involved in practically anything we do. They’re such a great partner already, it’s been great. It’s been our first year of the partnership and we’ve been able to do really exciting things working with them.”
On NJPW’s transition to younger stars: “New Japan’s got a great young roster right now. [Hiroshi] Tanahashi is a perfect leader for the organization at the right time, and it’s great working with New Japan and CMLL. Very excited about Forbidden Door 3.”
AEW President Tony Khan is eager to include CMLL (Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre) stars in the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event. In a recent interview on the “SportsGrid” podcast, Khan expressed his excitement about the partnership with CMLL and the potential for collaboration in this year’s Forbidden Door III event.
Khan emphasized his desire to involve CMLL in various aspects of AEW’s programming, highlighting their existing partnership and the positive experiences they have had together. He praised CMLL as a great partner and expressed gratitude for the exciting opportunities they have been able to create in their first year of collaboration.
The AEW President also discussed the transition that NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling) is undergoing, particularly with their focus on younger stars. Khan commended NJPW’s young roster and mentioned Hiroshi Tanahashi as a perfect leader for the organization at this time. He expressed his enthusiasm for working with both NJPW and CMLL, emphasizing his excitement for the upcoming Forbidden Door III event.
The interview also included a video clip where viewers can watch Tony Khan’s full interview on the “SportsGrid” podcast. The video provides further insight into Khan’s thoughts on the partnership and his vision for the Forbidden Door 2024 event.
The Forbidden Door concept has been a significant development in the world of professional wrestling, allowing promotions to collaborate and share talent. AEW, NJPW, and CMLL are among the prominent organizations involved in this cross-promotional initiative. By opening the forbidden door, these promotions aim to provide fans with unique and exciting matchups that were previously unimaginable.
The inclusion of CMLL stars in the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event adds another layer of excitement for fans. CMLL is a renowned Mexican wrestling promotion known for its rich history and talented roster. Their involvement in this event will likely bring a fresh dynamic to the matches and further enhance the global appeal of the Forbidden Door concept.
As the wrestling landscape continues to evolve, collaborations like the Forbidden Door initiative demonstrate the willingness of promotions to work together for the benefit of the industry and its fans. The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view event promises to be a milestone in this ongoing partnership, showcasing the best talent from multiple promotions and delivering unforgettable moments for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.