WWE and TNA reportedly had no idea AEW was about to drop Forbidden Door on the exact same date as Slammiversaryand now the two shows are set to collide. According to Dave Meltzer in the April 16, 2026 edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, AEWs announcement has set up a direct collision with TNA Slammiversary on the exact same night on June 28something neither TNA nor WWE reportedly saw coming. Meltzer detailed the situation and how unexpected the overlap is internally. AEW made things official on April 15, confirming that Forbidden Door 2026 will take place on June 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event continues its partnership with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and expands even further this year. The companys announcement laid out just how wide the crossover will be this time around. Forbidden Door has grown into one of AEWs signature events since launching in 2022, built around rare inter-promotional matchups. This year, though, the focus shifts to how it performs against a major TNA show happening at the same time. With both events locked in for June 28, theres no avoiding the overlap. AEW has made its move, TNA is staying put, and what could have been just another big weekend is now shaping into a head-to-head battle. Does AEW going head-to-head with TNA make Forbidden Door feel like a bigger deal, or does splitting attention between two major shows hurt both? Drop your thoughts below and join the conversation. G Add as a preferred source on Google
