AEW Forbidden Door took place on June 29, 2026, from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The inter-promotional spectacular featured a high-stakes elimination-style clash between AEW and NJPW talent.
Mark Briscoe, Konosuke Takeshita, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong, & Darby Allin def. MJF, Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, Kevin Knight, Andrade El Idolo, & Jake Doyle
Steel Cage Match (Circular Structure).
Mark Briscoe secured the decisive pinfall after Andrade El Idolo turned on his partner MJF mid-match, creating the opening needed for Briscoe’s victory. The shocking betrayal proved pivotal in determining the match’s outcome.
Andrade El Idolo’s Turn Against MJF
In a stunning moment during the main event steel cage encounter, Andrade El Idolo switched allegiances and attacked MJF, fracturing their team’s unity and directly contributing to their defeat.
Mark Briscoe and his team emerged victorious in AEW Forbidden Door’s marquee attraction, but the real story was Andrade’s shocking betrayal of MJF. The fallout from this turning point is expected to shape future storyline developments.