6 Debuts At AEW Forbidden Door 2026

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AEW Forbidden Door 2026 provides All Elite Wrestling the opportunity to introduce several new faces from other promotions, as well as new signings for their own roster.

The number of talents that could be showcased will make this one of the most memorable major shows of the year.

From top NJPW stars to significant names from the likes of STARDOM and CMLL, Forbidden Door 2026 could see several newly arriving talents featured throughout this pay-per-view from San Jose, California.

Here are six potential debuts at AEW Forbidden Door 2026.

6. Natsupoi

On the June 3 edition of AEW Dynamite, AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla officially declared death to STARDOM.

After being fired from the Japanese promotion prior to her arrival in AEW, it has become clear “The Toxic Spider” is on a mission to prove everyone in STARDOM wrong.

With Taro Okada aware of her recent actions in AEW, it could lead to someone she knows very well from her time in the company making their debut at Forbidden Door 2026.

During her time in STARDOM, Thekla had plenty of bad blood with Natsupoi, who could make her first appearance in an AEW ring to challenge the Triangle of Madness leader for the AEW Women’s World Championship at Forbidden Door 2026.

5. Charlie (Dakota Kai)

Since being released from WWE in 2025, many fans have speculated if All Elite Wrestling would be interested in signing Dakota Kai to the company.

The former WWE star made her in-ring return at the EVE: Wrestle Queendom VIII event, facing former AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander.

Following this match, Kai, now known as Charlie, received a stamp of approval and endorsement from Statlander and EVE producer Will Ospreay.

AEW Forbidden Door 2026 would make for an ideal setting to give Charlie an opportunity to make an impression on the company’s audience with a strong performance against some of the standout female talent from the roster.

4. Soberano Jr.

Looking at the CMLL roster, there are not many that are as popular and talented as Soberano Jr.

Having a strong connection with the female fans, Soberano is someone who has become one of the biggest stars in the Mexican promotion.

Following in the footsteps of Mistico, Mascara Dorada and Hechicero, Soberano could make his debut in All Elite Wrestling at Forbidden Door 2026.

Whether it be in a singles bout against one of AEW’s top talents or taking part in a multi-man match with other CMLL stars, this would prove to be a massive opportunity for Soberano to make a similar impact that he has in Mexico in the United States.

3. Saya Kamitani

STARDOM will take center stage for this year’s AEW Forbidden Door 2026 and should have their top stars being represented.

When looking at the entire STARDOM roster, there is no one who stands out more than Saya Kamitani.

Over the past year, Kamitani has stood front and center as the face of STARDOM and all of Joshi wrestling.

After becoming the biggest box office draw in Japan, it is time for Saya to get the spotlight in America and could play a pivotal role at the AEW Forbidden Door 2026 pay-per-view.

2. The Knockout Brothers (Yuto-Ice & OSKAR)

While many of the biggest names on the New Japan Pro Wrestling roster have appeared in All Elite Wrestling, The Knockout Brothers have yet to debut in the company.

Yuto-Ice and OSKAR made their return to NJPW at the G1 Climax 35 Final in 2025 and have since become one of the longest reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions in the history of the promotion.

Soaring to the top of New Japan, The Knockout Brothers have formed an undeniable connection with the fans and have elevated tag team wrestling in the company.

With AEW’s reputation of having one of the best tag team divisions in the business, it would be fitting to have KOB make their debut against another top duo, such as The Young Bucks, The Dogs, The Rascalz or FTR.

1. Killer Kross & Scarlett

During a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Killer Kross was asked if he has ever had a conversation with Tony Khan about coming to All Elite Wrestling.

Kross admitted that he has a ton of respect for the AEW President and revealed that the door “is always open” for him to go to the promotion.

With that in mind, AEW Forbidden Door 2026 might be the best way for Kross and his wife Scarlett to make a rare appearance in the company, representing Major League Wrestling as the MLW Heavyweight Champion.

Kross and Scarlett would be a shocking arrival that would turn a lot of heads and potentially crack the door open even further for their signing with AEW sometime down the line.