Episode 492: Tony's Forbidden Door Preview
What Happened When
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4.7 • 4.1K Ratings
🗓️ 24 June 2026
⏱️ 79 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson get you ready for one of the biggest events of the summer as they preview AEW's upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view! Tony shares his thoughts on the highly anticipated card, the unique partnership between AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and what fans should be watching for when the Forbidden Door swings open once again.
But that's not all! The guys also take a deep dive into two of the most unforgettable battles in Forbidden Door history. First, they revisit the dream match that captivated the wrestling world: Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada from Forbidden Door 2023. Tony and Conrad break down the technical masterpiece, Danielson's shocking submission victory, and the lasting impact of one of the most anticipated matches of the modern era.
Then, the conversation turns to the absolute mayhem of the Lights Out Steel Cage Match from Forbidden Door 2025 featuring Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, and Hiroshi Tanahashi against Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd. From the emotional Golden Lovers reunion to Tanahashi's heroic moment and the brutal post-match assault that stunned fans worldwide, Tony relives all the chaos, carnage, and unforgettable moments from one of the wildest matches in Forbidden Door history.
Plus, Tony and Conrad tackle the latest news and notes from across the wrestling world, share plenty of laughs, and deliver the hilarious banter that has made What Happened When a fan favorite for years.
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| 0:00.0 | Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew Studio. |
| 0:02.9 | When you buy two months of Blue Chew Gold, you get the third for free with promo code |
| 0:07.2 | WHW. |
| 0:08.7 | You'll also receive an additional 10% off plus free overnight shipping on your first order |
| 0:14.0 | at bluechew.com. |
| 0:16.8 | Welcome to WHW Monday. |
| 0:19.9 | Tony Shibani and Conrad Thompson. |
| 0:23.2 | Jim Crockett, First Arcade, 605, and W.A. TV title, Cajun Omie, the Buckhouse Stampede. |
| 0:29.8 | Flaring, horseman, garvin, bogey, magnum, dusty, express tactics. |
| 0:33.2 | Turner bought in mid-self, joint world championship wrestling. |
| 0:36.3 | Talking about the great years of world Championship Wrestling, the NWA and Jim Rocket Promotion. |
| 0:43.1 | Tony and Friends know they win. Look, Chivani's back again. |
| 0:46.4 | World title split off, center stage, bish off, Disney Hogan and Nitro, New World Order and the Crow. |
| 0:53.1 | Thunder Russo, Archette Chim, |
| 0:54.8 | Vinnie Mac, simulcast |
| 0:56.3 | Tony's back with Conrad |
| 0:58.0 | Not your classy podcast |
| 0:59.4 | Watch a long try not to laugh |
| 1:01.2 | Lois Rules can pass |
| 1:02.8 | This wasn't the initial plan |
| 1:04.6 | Tom's a good looking mad |
| 1:06.2 | Quaddy Bill make a tip |
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