NJPW President Happy To Have AEW Crossover Event In Japan

All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling will soon bring their talents together for a crossover show that will be considered a must-see for many fans.Tony Khan has shown a willingness to work with other brands, as well as buy them, apparently. The AEW president, along with NJPW president Takami Ohbari, announced a joint PPV show named Forbidden door that will be hosted in the United Center, Chicago on June 26.Related: An AEW Production Truck Was Involved In An Accident Before Wednesday's DynamiteOhbari isn’t averse to having another crossover on his own turf and is keen on making it happen in Japan should the fans call for it. Speaking to Sports Illustrated, the businessman pointed out that travel should be a lot easier for international workers nowadays following the strict measures Japan employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The NJPW president claimed the door is open for another iteration of Forbidden Door.“Traveling between Japan and the U.S. is no longer a significant problem,” he said. “If Japanese fans are invested in this event and the demand is there, then there will absolutely be the impetus for us to take the next step of holding an event in Japan.”What has been confirmed is the June 26 event, so it’s the focus for now. Ohbari has talked up NJPW’s talent, who he says proudly represent the brand to the fullest wherever they compete.

“NJPW and AEW will open the ‘Forbidden Door’ together this June, but what lies on the other side is something we will all have to wait to find out,” he added. “One guarantee: I always say that NJPW’s wrestlers carry the pride and the fight of wild lions. Whomever they fight against, or whomever they even team with, they will carry a fighting spirit that is unmatched and unbeatable.”

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