Kenny Omega sat down for an insightful interview with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, now available on their YouTube channel, where he shared his thoughts on the evolution of the Forbidden Door concept.
While the idea of the Forbidden Door initially created excitement around cross-promotional matches, Omega admitted it might have lost some of its uniqueness over time due to how frequent these crossovers have become. However, he emphasized that the increased accessibility has elevated the level of competition across the wrestling world.
He added that while the concept may have lost a smidge of specialness, it has also forced wrestlers to evolve, raising the bar in global competition. If you arent a complete athlete, if you arent a complete wrestler, you just cant hang. You have to be one of the worlds best athletes to succeed now in todays global wrestling climate, and I think the Forbidden Door helped facilitate that.
Omega highlighted the pressure to excel in multiple markets and how the revolving door allows only the most passionate and skilled wrestlers to thrive. Its made the competition that much stiffer and the competition that much tougher. You cant succeed now unless youre absolutely not only the best in America, but the best in England, the best in Australia, the best in New Zealand, the best in Japan.
Omega has been out of action since late 2023 due to health issues, including surgery for diverticulitis. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the ring and are curious to see how his absence will impact the evolving wrestling landscape.
What do you think about Kenny Omegas take on the Forbidden Door? Do you agree that crossovers are less special now Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
