Dante Martin from Top Flight has secured his position to fight for the vacant TNT Championship at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024.
Martin achieved this feat in the latest episode of AEW Collision by defeating Lee Moriarty. He will compete alongside wrestlers Konosuke Takeshita, Mark Briscoe, and Jack Perry in the upcoming match.
Two additional competitors for the Ladder Match are expected to be finalized in the approaching weeks.
To see the highlights from the match, please refer to the following tweets:
Can Lee Moriarty book his ticket to #ForbiddenDoor?!
Watch #AEWCollision 1-Year Anniversary LIVE on TNT!Twitter: @lucha_angel1 | @theleemoriarty
Dante Martin has earned the 4th spot in the ladder match for the TNT Title at #ForbiddenDoor!
But, the celebration is cut short as STP storms the ring!
Watch #AEWCollision 1-Year Anniversary LIVE on TNT!Twitter: @lucha_angel1 | @theleemoriarty | @shane216taylor | @AnthonyOgogo
In other news, an exciting tag team match has been announced for the next week’s episode of AEW Collision, it will feature The Learning Tree’s Chris Jericho and Big Bill against Private Party’s Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen.
Furthermore, Shota Umino from New Japan Pro Wrestling won’t be able to participate in the ‘NJPW Soul’ event due to a back injury. The official announcement in Japanese can be found on their twitter handle:
【 apology 】
Shota Umino, who was scheduled to participate in the “NEW JAPAN SOUL” Sapporo tournament held today, will also be absent due to a back injury.
There will be some changes to the fight card.
We apologize for the sudden announcement and thank you for your understanding. #njSOULTwitter: @njpw1972
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