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Swerve Strickland Fights in AEW Forbidden Door 2026

2026-06-29 · Swerve Strickland · Match Report

Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay put on a show at AEW Forbidden Door 2026, with Ospreay overcoming the odds to win the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals.

What happened?

The match between Ospreay and Strickland was arguably the greatest professional wrestling match of all time, with both men delivering a masterclass performance.

Ospreay's victory was a testament to his skill and determination, as he overcame a tough opponent in Strickland.

Why it matters for Swerve Strickland

The loss to Ospreay will be a setback for Strickland, but he can take pride in his performance, which showcased his technical skills and athleticism.

Strickland's ability to hang with Ospreay, one of the best wrestlers in the world, demonstrates his own high level of skill.

What comes next?

Ospreay's victory sets him up for a world title shot at AEW All In in August, while Strickland will look to bounce back from his loss.

The outcome of the match will have significant implications for the AEW roster, with Ospreay's victory potentially setting up a new challenger for the world title.

The event took place on June 2026 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, and featured a strong lineup of wrestling matches, including five title matches and the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals.

The steel cage match was a highlight of the event, with Team Briscoe defeating Team MJF in a thrilling contest.

Mercedes Moné also made history, becoming a two-time winner of the Owen Hart Cup, and will now face Thekla for the world title at AEW All In.

Thekla successfully defended her title against Starlight Kid, one of the three perfect matches of the night.

Bang Bang Gang made a surprise return at the end of Cope & Cage's AEW World Tag Team Championship match against The Dogs.

Jay White also made a surprise return, hitting David Finlay with a Bladerunner to help the champs retain their title.

None of the titles changed hands at Forbidden Door 2026, but the event was still a huge success, with all the right winners emerging victorious.

The outcome of the matches will have significant implications for the AEW roster, with several wrestlers setting themselves up for big opportunities in the coming months.

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