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Okada Retains AEW Unified Title at Forbidden Door as Wardlow Returns in Post-Match Attack

Swerve Strickland’s long-running knee trouble took center stage, raising the prospect of time away after the London title bout.

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Overview

  • Okada targeted Strickland’s injured knee after the match in a sustained assault shown on the PPV broadcast.
  • Prince Nana’s attempted intervention was halted when a returning Wardlow ambushed both him and Strickland.
  • Wardlow was presented on the broadcast as aligning with the Don Callis Family, with Konosuke Takeshita appearing in support.
  • Coverage highlights Strickland’s meniscus history, with reporting suggesting he may need time off following the bout.
  • The result extends Okada’s momentum following his recent unification of the Continental and International titles in a victory over Kenny Omega.