WWE Legend Shares Massive Good News Ahead of AEW Forbidden Door 2025

AEW Forbidden Door is right around the corner. Ahead of this PPV, a WWE legend has shared some incredible news with the fans.

Jim Ross is a legend in the world of professional wrestling. He is one of the greatest commentators of all time and has called some of the biggest matches in the history of the industry. For the past few years, Ross has been a part of the AEW commentary team. However, he does not feature on every show. Instead, he shows up for some of the marquee events to call one or two of the most significant bouts on the card.

Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross confirmed that after speaking with AEW President Tony Khan, he will be at The O2 Arena in London to call a couple of matches at Forbidden Door 2025.

“Found out this week that, via my communication with Tony Khan, that he wants me to be in London at The O2 to call a couple matches. I’m going to London and that’s a hell of a building.” [H/T Fightful]

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AEW commentator Jim Ross did not enjoy working with Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan was one of the greatest professional wrestlers to step foot in the ring. He was responsible for putting professional wrestling on the global map and is arguably considered one of the biggest stars the industry has ever seen. Despite his legendary status, many people have their reservations about The Hulkster.

Speaking on the Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross revealed that Hogan did not trust anybody, as he felt everyone had an ulterior motive and was out to get him. He also revealed that the WWE Hall of Famer was more concerned about how he would be creatively used than the money he was offered.

"He didn’t trust anybody. He thought everybody had an ulterior motive, and that was out to get him. And, you know, I don’t know why I would have went to the trouble of negotiating with him, which is another adventure, or anything like that. He was more concerned, seemingly, demeanor, this is my opinion, he was certainly more concerned about creative and how he was going to be used than the money he was offered on his contract," said Ross. (H/T Wrestling News.co)

It will be interesting to see which matches Jim Ross will call at AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door 2025.

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Sunil admires former world champions AJ Styles, Will Ospreay, and Kenny Omega for their ability to consistently deliver great matches as well as entertain crowds with their mic skills.

If ever given a chance to change a storyline, Sunil would have booked Roman Reigns to end The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak instead of Brock Lesnar. According to him, The Tribal Chief needed the victory more than Brock Lesnar, as the latter was already an established performer when he defeated ‘Taker. He would’ve also made that as Taker’s final match.

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