All Elite Wrestling PPV Season 2022 Episode 3

All Elite Wrestling PPV Season 2022 Episode 3 AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door - United Center in Chicago, IL

  • June 26, 2022

On this episode of All Elite Wrestling PPV season 2022, fans were treated to an epic showdown between AEW and NJPW wrestlers in the United Center in Chicago, IL. This collaboration between the top wrestling organizations promised to open the "forbidden door" and create exciting cross-promotional matchups that fans have never seen before.

The night kicked off with an explosive opening match between AEW's Jungle Boy and NJPW's Hiromu Takahashi. Both wrestlers put on a high-flying, fast-paced display of athleticism that left the crowd on the edge of their seats. Jungle Boy impressed with his agility and quick strikes, but Takahashi proved to be a formidable opponent with his devastating kicks and submissions.

In a women's matchup, Britt Baker defended her AEW Women's Championship against NJPW's Mayu Iwatani. Baker showed why she's considered one of the best in the business with her technical prowess and hard-hitting moves, but Iwatani put up a tough fight with her high-flying maneuvers and impressive submissions.

The third match of the night saw AEW's Cody Rhodes team up with NJPW's Kazuchika Okada to take on the duo of MJF and Jay White. The match was a true clash of wrestling styles, as Rhodes and Okada relied on their technical skills and high-impact moves while MJF and White used their cunning and dirty tactics to gain an advantage. In the end, the crowd was left in awe as Rhodes hit the Cross Rhodes on White for the win.

The fourth match saw AEW's Jon Moxley defend his AEW World Championship against NJPW's IWGP US Champion Juice Robinson in a no-disqualification match. Both wrestlers brought their A-game, with Robinson displaying his hard-hitting offense and Moxley unleashing his signature brutality. The match was filled with weapons, blood, and chaos, but ultimately it was Moxley who retained his title after hitting Robinson with a Paradigm Shift on a pile of chairs.

In a tag team match featuring four of the top stars from AEW and NJPW, Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi of NJPW faced off against AEW's Young Bucks. The match was highly anticipated by fans, who were eager to see the reunion of Omega and Ibushi after the pair had gone their separate ways in recent years. The Young Bucks put up a valiant effort, but ultimately it was Omega and Ibushi who emerged victorious after hitting their tag team finisher, the Golden Trigger, on Nick Jackson.

The main event of the night saw AEW's Chris Jericho face off against NJPW's Tetsuya Naito in a dream matchup that fans had been clamoring to see for years. Jericho dominated early on with his brawling style, but Naito turned the tide with his smooth transitions and devastating finishers. The two wrestlers went back and forth in a grueling match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats until Jericho finally put Naito away with a Codebreaker.

Overall, the AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door event was a huge success, showcasing some of the best wrestling talent from both organizations and giving fans a taste of what's possible when wrestling promotions work together. The future is bright for both AEW and NJPW, and fans can't wait to see what other surprises await in the coming months.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 26, 2022
  • Language
    English