Dave Meltzer discusses NJPW talent that missed AEW Forbidden Door card

During discussions about the AEW Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Dave Meltzer revealed that several NJPW wrestlers were unable to compete due to visa issues and injuries. Tony Khan indicated that the complications affected talent availability significantly. Notable absentees included Hechicero, Beast Mortos, and Ishii, who was replaced by Konosuke Takeshita in a steel cage match. Gabe Kidd, who was slated to face Shota Umino, will have that match on July 7 in Tokyo instead, as he is also affected by visa challenges. The Owen Cup final was supposed to feature Sareee against Willow Nightingale, pending both were cleared to wrestle. The event continues to draw attention as the wrestling community anticipates the upcoming G1 tournament starting July 11 in Chicago.

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