Forbidden Door Team Draft Kicks Off Dynamite's High-Stakes Night

Tonight's AEW Dynamite isn't just another show; it's a strategic battlefield setting the stage for Forbidden Door. The highly anticipated 6-on-6 Steel Cage Match between MJF and Mark Briscoe looms large, and tonight, both men finally select their crucial teammates. The stakes couldn't be higher: if Briscoe's team emerges victorious, he earns his coveted shot at MJF's AEW World Title.

MJF, ever the opportunist and master manipulator, wasted no time securing an advantage, reportedly buying his way into the formidable Don Callis Family. Even TNT Champion Kevin Knight has jumped aboard Team MJF, clearly eyeing a future World Title opportunity. Who else will align with these power players? Briscoe, known for his relentless fighting spirit, will need a strong answer, possibly looking beyond his usual allies in The Conglomeration. Fans don't have to wait until Forbidden Door to see the action, though. Tonight delivers a massive 12-man tag match, offering a tantalizing preview of the upcoming cage brawl and giving us a first look at these newly formed alliances.

The Owen Hart Foundation Tournament also intensifies tonight with a high-stakes semifinal. Mercedes Moné, a truly formidable force in women's wrestling, faces HAZUKI in a match that will send the winner straight to the Forbidden Door finals. HAZUKI earned her spot after defeating CMLL World Women's Champion Persephone, but Moné immediately made her presence felt with a brutal post-match assault, signaling her intent. This isn't their first dance; Moné holds two decisive prior victories over HAZUKI, including an IWGP Women's Title defense. Can HAZUKI finally overcome her past defeats and upset the former champion, or will Moné continue her dominant run and chase a historic back-to-back Owen Cup championship? The winner will move on to face either Athena or Maya World.