AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door 2026: The Ultimate Predictions Breakdown
The absolute craziest night on the wrestling calendar is almost here. For the fifth year in a row, the lines are completely blurred as AEW, New Japan, CMLL, and Stardom collide at the SAP Center in San Jose.
We’ve seen dream matches, massive title changes, and absolute chaos in years past, but the 2026 card might just be the most unpredictable lineup from top to bottom yet.
Between the massive stakes of the Owen Hart Cup Finals and a brutal 12-man war inside a steel cage, there’s absolutely zero room for error — every move, every call and every second matters. Check out my predictions for each and every match.
IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship
Shota Umino (c) vs. PAC
The Pick: Shota Umino defeats PAC to retain the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship.
AEW Women's World Championship
Thekla (c) vs. Starlight Kid
The Pick: Starlight Kid defeats Thekla to win the AEW Women's World Championship.
Singles Match
Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
The Pick: Zack Sabre Jr. defeats Kenny Omega.
Men's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Finals
Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland
The Pick: Will Ospreay defeats Swerve Strickland.
Women's Owen Hart Cup Tournament Finals
Mercedes Mone vs. Maya World
The Pick: Maya World defeats Mercedes Mone.
AEW Continental Championship
Jon Moxley (c) vs. Bandido
The Pick: Bandido defeats Jon Moxley to win the AEW Continental Championship.
AEW World Tag Team Championship
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage (c) vs. The Dogs (David Finlay & Clark Connors)
The Pick: The Dogs defeat Adam Copeland and Christian Cage to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
12-Man Steel Cage Match
Team Briscoe (Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Konosuke Takeshita & The Conglomeration) vs. Team MJF (MJF & The Don Callis Family)
The Pick: The Don Callis Family and MJF defeat Darby Allin, Konosuke Takeshita, and The Conglomeration.
