Best and Worst Booking Decisions At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event was generally well-received and considered successful for both promotions. However, there were certain decisions and bookings that some fans did not agree with or were not satisfied with.

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MJF defeating a legend

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Messy six-man tag match

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CM Punk match put on early

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Wrong time for Jungle Boy’s heel turn

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Bryan Danielson is the best wrestler in the world

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The wrong match in the main event

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Eddie Kingston’s conflict

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No tag team titles match

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Will Ospreay defeating Kenny Omega

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No stardom Involvement

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Best and Worst Booking Decisions At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

Shivam Tiwari

The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event was generally well-received and considered successful for both promotions. However, there were certain decisions and bookings that some fans did not agree with or were not satisfied with.

MJF defeating a legend

BEST

Messy six-man tag match

WORST

CM Punk match put on early

BEST

Wrong time for Jungle Boy’s heel turn

WORST

Bryan Danielson is the best wrestler in the world

BEST

The wrong match in the main event

WORST

Eddie Kingston’s conflict

BEST

No tag team titles match

WORST

Will Ospreay defeating Kenny Omega

BEST

No stardom Involvement

WORST

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