In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Hiroshi Tanahashi referenced AEW as being behind a “forbidden door”. Also, Tanahashi states he wants a AEW World Title match should he be successful at NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 14. Check out his translated quote below:
“Isn’t it the champion over there? If I win and say the other is” one more time, “then you can say” get a belt “. Then the forbidden door will open.”
Hiroshi Tanahashi will face Chris Jericho during the second night of NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom event on January 5th, 2020.