AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
2022
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Representation score: 4.7 out of 10
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AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
Representation Score
7.5/10
Good
2023
Runtime
238 minutes
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Forbidden Door 2023 showcases international diversity through its partnership between AEW and NJPW, presenting a highly diverse roster. This cross-cultural collaboration blends different styles of physical storytelling, disrupting Western-centric norms. However, the event's diversity is largely incidental to the athletic competition. The focus remains on peak physical performance and traditional competitive hierarchies, lacking deep, character-driven narratives for LGBTQ+ or gender-diverse representation. Additionally, the emphasis on extreme physical conditioning results in minimal disability representation.
Category Breakdown
Does AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023 have LGBTQ+ representation?
Several performers are openly part of the LGBTQ+ community, gaining global visibility. However, the event doesn't feature specific storylines centered around queer identity.
How does AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023 portray gender?
The lineup includes both male and female competitors, but the main events highlight traditional masculine traits of strength. Women's matches are included, but the overall structure emphasizes traditional masculinity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023?
The production stands out due to its global approach, featuring a diverse cast with many non-Anglo-Saxon wrestlers. It bridges American and Japanese wrestling traditions successfully.
How does AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023 represent religion and culture?
The event combines Japanese Strong Style with American presentation, creating a hybrid cultural space that prioritizes a global perspective over a single national identity.
Does AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023 include disability representation?
There is no significant representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The focus on peak physical conditioning excludes most visible forms of disability.
Present on Screen
- Features exceptional racial and ethnic diversity through a globalized roster.
- Successfully integrates American and Japanese wrestling traditions.
- Provides meaningful visibility for LGBTQ+ performers on a major international stage.
Limited or Absent
- Needs more character-driven narratives focused on identity or queer-coded storylines.
- Gender representation should move beyond traditional masculine-centric main event structures.
- More representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities is needed.
Official Synopsis
The 2023 Forbidden Door was the second annual Forbidden Door professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and supershow co-produced by the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and the Japan-based New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on June 25, 2023, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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