AEW Champion Picks Dream Opponent from NJPW for Forbidden Door 2024 PPV

Shane “Swerve” Strickland, the AEW World Champion, is gearing up for the upcoming AEW & NJPW: Forbidden Door 2024 pay-per-view. He recently shared in an interview his excitement about facing off against NJPW star Shingo Takagi at the co-promoted event on June 30th at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.

Strickland expressed his admiration for Takagi, whom he has been a fan of for 15 years. Despite never having wrestled him before, he is eager to test himself against the talented star. This Forbidden Door event holds special significance for Strickland as it marks his first appearance on the main show. He hopes that his match with Takagi will inspire others to overcome challenges and find a way to achieve their goals.

After clinching the AEW World Championship by defeating Samoa Joe at the recent AEW Dynasty 2024 pay-per-view, Strickland is looking forward to stepping into the ring with Takagi. He believes that facing Takagi will be a memorable experience and is excited to see what unfolds during their match.

Fans can catch all the action live on June 30th as AEW & NJPW: Forbidden Door 2024 takes place in Long Island, N.Y. Stay tuned for live coverage of the event and witness the showdown between Strickland and Takagi.

For a more in-depth look at Strickland’s thoughts on the upcoming match, check out the complete interview with him on One Nation Radio, available on YouTube. Thanks to Fightful.com for transcribing the interview and providing the above quotes.

Join us as we witness history unfold at the Forbidden Door event, where Shane “Swerve” Strickland will face off against Shingo Takagi in what promises to be an exciting and intense showdown.