BREAKING: AEW Veteran Confirms He Will Miss Forbidden Door 2025

A prominent AEW personality has announced that he will miss Forbidden Door 2025 due to specific physical issues. The veteran will also be absent from the upcoming Dynamite episode.

We are just a few days away from Forbidden Door 2025, and the Jacksonville-based promotion has left no stone unturned in its efforts to ensure that the PPV is a success. The event's card features some marquee matches, including Hangman Page vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship and a Lights Out Steel Cage Match, with Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, and Hiroshi Tanahashi taking on Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Gabe Kidd, and The Young Bucks.

Amid the stage being set, veteran All Elite Wrestling broadcaster Taz took to X to reveal that he would miss the PPV in London, England, on August 24 and the upcoming episode of Dynamite due to medical reasons.

"I will be off this week, a combo of doctor's appointments/imaging test on a couple of future surgeries, some R&R, & [sic] most importantly my new knee does not cooperate to[o] well w/very [sic] long flights at the moment. Hope [yo]u all enjoy #AEWDynamite & #ForbiddenDoor!" he wrote.

AEW legend Taz supports WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart's recent comments on modern pro wrestlers

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, who is known to make controversial statements now and then, recently said that today's wrestlers would be better off if they copied him more.

Taz caught wind of this comment and took to X to address it, agreeing with The Hitman.

"So Bret Hart said recently in an interview about today’s current wrestlers… 'They’d all be a lot better off if they copied me more.' I agree with him. From [an] in-ring psychology, pacing, intensity, & [sic] safety perspective, he’s 1000% correct, IMO. And it’s not just him; it’s many wrestlers from the past," Taz wrote.

It is worth noting that Taz's perspective and his explanation behind it led to fans agreeing with the veteran in the comment section.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Yash Mittal