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Kenny Omega discusses upcoming match with Zack Sabre Jr. at Forbidden Door

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:08 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Kenny Omega discusses upcoming match with Zack Sabre Jr. at Forbidden Door
Summary

Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr. are set to meet at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view on June 28, 2026. Omega praised Sabre Jr. as a master of technical wrestling, acknowledging their last encounter was eight years ago, where he secured a victory. This upcoming match marks their first one-on-one bout in the United States, with Sabre Jr. eager to avenge his previous losses. Omega believes fans will enjoy Sabre Jr.'s unique in-ring style.

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Key Details
  • •Omega vs. Sabre Jr. will occur at Forbidden Door on June 28, 2026.
  • •Omega calls Sabre Jr. the greatest technical wrestler currently.
  • •Their last match was in August 2018 during the G1 Climax.
  • •This will be their first match on U.S. soil.
  • •The event will also feature The Young Bucks and Shota Umino defending his title.
Latest Updates
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  • 7:08 PMWrestling Inc — Kenny Omega Previews AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door Match Against Zack Sabre Jr.
What they're saying
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Ahead of their Forbidden Door clash, Kenny Omega extends praise to fellow former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr.

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Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre, Jr. last faced each other one-on-one in the 2018 G1 tournament.

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