AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023

Forbidden Door 2023 was a joint professional wrestling pay-per-view event co-produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event featured wrestlers from both promotions competing in a series of high-stakes matches, including championship bouts and dream matchups. Key conflicts revolved around the AEW World Championship, the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, and inter-promotional rivalries that culminated on this significant night. The show highlighted the unique styles and top talent from both AEW and NJPW.

Forbidden Door 2023 was widely praised by critics and fans for its thrilling in-ring action, compelling storytelling, and the successful collaboration between two major wrestling promotions. The event delivered on the high expectations set by its predecessor, showcasing a blend of NJPW's strong style and AEW's diverse roster. While some minor criticisms included the length of the show and a few booking decisions, the overall consensus was overwhelmingly positive, with many matches being lauded as instant classics.

• Praised for its exceptional in-ring quality and numerous show-stealing performances.
• Applauded for successfully bridging the gap between AEW and NJPW rosters, creating exciting dream matches.
• Noted for its high energy and the surprise appearances that kept fans engaged throughout the event.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings for this event are not readily available, fan reception on wrestling forums and social media was highly positive, with many users expressing satisfaction with the match quality and the overall spectacle of the joint show.

None notable (This is a wrestling event, not typically subject to traditional awards).

The main event saw a surprise appearance by Kenny Omega, who challenged and lost to Will Ospreay for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship in a highly anticipated rematch from their previous encounter at Forbidden Door 2022.