Forbidden Door 2025 Preview: Hangman vs. MJF, Cena’s Final Tour and WWE’s Creative Problems
Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North delivered their most passionate debate of the year while previewing Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door from London’s O2 Arena. The duo clashed over whether “Timeless” Toni Storm should retain her Women’s World Championship against Athena, with Simon delivering a fiery defense: “Tony Storm is a superstar – she makes the championship important, she makes the division important. Athena’s promos are terrible compared to Storm’s, which are some of the best in the business.”
But the real fireworks came during their analysis of WWE’s backstage culture, as Simon raised serious concerns about Triple H’s behavior on WWE Untold. “He’s holding them very close, whispering in their ears while they’re basically in their gear,” Simon observed about Triple H’s extended embraces with wrestlers. “It’s not a workplace thing – this is like a power move.”
From Hangman Page’s “magnificent” title reign that has him “crushing promos” against MJF, to potential dream matches featuring the “fucking good team” of Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Will Ospreay, the hosts delivered their most comprehensive wrestling analysis yet. Plus: Chris Jericho’s rumored WWE return, John Cena’s farewell tour strategy, and why Simon thinks WWE’s comedy segments are “cringy” disasters that ruin otherwise solid programming.
John Cena’s Farewell Tour Magic Exposes WWE’s Tale of Two Cities Problem
Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North break down John Cena’s magical Montreal farewell versus tonight’s lackluster Boston SmackDown, plus Sami Zayn’s brand switch and the escalating WWE vs AEW wrestling wars across Europe.
SummerSlam 2025: The Seth Rollins Swerve, Cody’s Triumph and Brock Lesnar’s Shock Return
After two nights of historic action, SummerSlam 2025 left the WWE Universe reeling. The Ringside Report Network is holding nothing back in a comprehensive, unfiltered reaction to the biggest weekend of the summer. The hosts dive deep into the shocking Seth Rollins swerve that robbed CM Punk of his championship, and debate the merits of Cody Rhodes’ emotional victory over John Cena. But the biggest question of the night remains: was the controversial return of Brock Lesnar a welcome shock, or a step too far for WWE? Find out what Dave Simon and Johnny North had to say about all the chaos, match ratings, and the future of the company in their complete post-show breakdown.
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2024 Reactions
The Pay-Per-View may not have been the strongest of the year, but it laid the groundwork for some intriguing future storylines. The return of Britt Baker and the ongoing Owen Hart Cup Tournament promise exciting matchups and new rivalries. Additionally, Swerve Strickland’s reign as AEW World Champion continues to be a focal point, with potential challengers like Will Ospreay waiting in the wings.
Forbidden Door preview
Dave and Johnny discussed CM Punk’s return to AEW, Logan Paul entering the Money in the Bank ladder match and last-minute changes to Smackdown.
Forbidden Door 2022 Preview
Wrestling Uncensored’s Forbidden Door 2022 Preview Episode #590. June 24, 2022. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North. Dave and Johnny discussed the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2022 event, which will feature exciting matches such as Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Will Ospreay vs. Orange Cassidy, and a mystery opponent for Zack Sabre Jr. They […]
What is AEW Forbidden Door?
Wrestling Uncensored Episode 581, What is AEW Forbidden Door? April 22, 2022. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North. Dave and Johnny discussed AEW and NJPW putting on Forbidden Door 2022 on June 26 and the potential for the cross-promoted event. Dave and Johnny reviewed the latest episode of Smackdown and talked about the upcoming Wrestlemania Backlash […]