Orange Cassidy survives.
Orange Cassidy retained the AEW International Championship at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, defeating Katsuyori Shibata, Daniel Garcia, and Zack Sabre Jr. in a four-way bout.
The finish saw Shibata hit Garcia with the PK, but Cassidy jump in steal the pinfall with a crucifix pin on Garcia.
After the bout, Cassidy, ROH Pure Championship Shibata, and NJPW World TV Title ZSJ exchange words and glares. Cassidy and Shibata ended up shaking hands after ZSJ left the ring.
Zack Sabre Jr is destroying Orange Cassidy's injured hand!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 26, 2023
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4wayによるAEWインターナショナル選手権。
— AEW ジャパン (@AEW_jp) June 26, 2023
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Mission accomplished. @orangecassidy -- @K_Shibata2022 #AEWxNJPW #ForbiddenDoor
— TDE Wrestling (@tde_gif) June 26, 2023
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This marked the 25th successful title defense for Orange Cassidy. OC won the title on the October 12 episode of AEW Dynamite.
Fans can find Fightful's coverage of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review of the action by clicking here.