Tony Khan explains challenges of booking AEW Forbidden Door
Tony Khan discusses the logistical hurdles and roster adjustments impacting the lead-up to AEW's 2026 Forbidden Door crossover event.
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The brief
AEW president Tony Khan has addressed the operational complications surrounding the Forbidden Door event, specifically citing visa issues that necessitated changes to scheduled appearances. Reports indicate that talents Gabe Kidd and Mark Davis are expected to return in the near future.
Coverage from Fightful, F4W/WON, Forbes, and DAZN highlights the complexities of coordinating international talent for the annual crossover. Outlets are tracking the evolving match card following the final pre-event broadcast of Dynamite, while also reporting on ongoing ticket sales for the show.
Future updates will focus on the final confirmed match card as the event approaches. Coverage does not yet specify the impact of roster changes on the ultimate scheduling for the event.
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Quick answers
What caused recent changes to the Forbidden Door lineup?
Tony Khan attributed changes in the event's promotional path to visa issues.
Who is expected to return following recent disruptions?
Gabe Kidd and Mark Davis are expected back soon, according to Fightful.
What is the status of ticket sales?
F4W/WON reports that ticket sales updates are being monitored as the event date nears.
Coverage (6)
- Forbidden Door media call with Tony Khan: visa renewals, MyAEW additions, Puerto Rico and potential TNA purchase POST Wrestling · 8h ago
- Tony Khan Opens Up About Visa Issues That Altered Plans For Road To Forbidden Door; Says Gabe Kidd & Mark Davis Are Expected Back Soon Fightful · 8h ago
- What is Forbidden Door? AEW's annual crossover event explained DAZN · 8h ago
- AEW Forbidden Door 2026 ticket sales update just days out from show F4W/WON · 8h ago
- Updated AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 Match Card After Go-Home Dynamite Forbes · 8h ago
- Tony Khan explains challenges of booking AEW Forbidden Door F4W/WON · 8h ago
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