Backstage News On Claudio Castagnoli's AEW Debut & Future Plans (VIDEO)

Andy H. Murray & Adam Wilbourn on Claudio Castagnoli, AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door, Adam Cole & more!

by Andy H Murray

Join WhatCulture's Andy H. Murray & Adam Wilbourn as they bring you Monday's rundown of all the latest wrestling news.

Today's video draws entirely from last night's AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door show. We begin with Claudio Castagnoli (00:37), who is now #AllElite after debuting as Zack Sabre Jr.'s mystery opponent, joining Blackpool Combat Club in the process.

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From there, we cover a report on the backstage circumstances of Castagnoli's arrival (02:28), which focuses on contract information, AEW's original plans, and more.

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It's over to the title picture after that, with a new Interim World Champion, the first All-Atlantic Champion, and brand new IWGP World Tag Team Champions all crowned at Forbidden Door (04:52).

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Finally, we go over a more negative story, as it has emerged one of AEW's top stars was injured on the show, worsening the promotion's ongoing injury crisis (08:05).

As always, today's video closes with your best Twitter questions - plus the world-famous And Finally.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.