Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Claudio Castagnoli, the former Cesaro, was booked at this year’s AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view event. The following is the play-by-play coverage of the match:
Claudio with an uppercut then the neutralizer for 2. Claudio tossed him around the ring. They traded strikes and submission holds. Claudio went for the giant swing and Zack locked in the guillotine choke. Claudio with an uppercut in the corner. Claudio with the giant swing. Zack worked over the right shoulder of Claudio throughout the match. Zack with a series of kicks to the chest. Claudio with a powerbomb for the win.
Winner: Claudio