Zack Sabre Jr’s opponent for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at AEW Forbidden Door has now been determined.
With the upcoming pay-per-view taking place in London, England on August 24, his opponent was revealed during the AEW Collision tapings on August 14.
The tapings were for this week’s episode of AEW Collision, with ZSJ’s opponent being chosen in the Technical Spectacle match.
That match saw four competitors vying for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, with Nigel McGuinness, Daniel Garcia, Lee Moriarty and Hechicero all competing.
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The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender’s match took place in the main event of the taping.
It was ultimately Nigel McGuinness who was victorious, defeating Daniel Garcia, Hechicero and Lee Moriarty to earn a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in his home country.
Spoilers for the August 16 episode of AEW Collision courtesy of SI.com:
Jon Moxley & Wheeler Yuta def. Speedball Mike Bailey & Kevin Knight
Ricochet def. Ace Austin
Post-match: AEW President Tony Khan confirmed Ace Austin’s signing after the match.
Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly def. Blake Christian & Lee Johnson
Kris Statlander def. Julia Hart, Penelope Ford, Anna Jay – $100,000 Four Way
Juice Robinson def. Bryan Keith
Nigel McGuinness def. Daniel Garcia, Hechicero, Lee Moriarty – IWGP World Heavyweight Title #1 Contenders
Post-match: Nigel asked Daniel Garcia to be in his corner at Forbidden Door, Garcia accepted
The current card for AEW Forbidden Door at The O2 in London, England can be found here,
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