As AEW continues its international expansion, two major events in August 2025 are drawing significant attention: the dual taping of AEW Dynamite and Collision in Glasgow, Scotland on August 20, and the highly anticipated AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view at London’s O2 Arena on August 24.
Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Welcomes AEW’s Scottish Debut
AEW’s first-ever event in Scotland is set to take place at the OVO Hydro, a venue configured for approximately 9,000 fans. As of the latest report, ticket sales for the combined Dynamite and Collision tapings have reached 5,232 distributed tickets. While not a sellout, the numbers reflect solid interest for AEW’s UK television tapings, especially considering it’s a midweek event in a new market.
Forbidden Door 2025: London’s O2 Arena Nears Capacity
The fourth installment of Forbidden Door, AEW’s cross-promotional showcase with NJPW, is shaping up to be one of the company’s biggest international gates. Held at the iconic O2 Arena, the event has already moved 11,623 tickets. With a setup that allows for over 15,000 seats, the show is on track to become AEW’s third-highest grossing event in history, trailing only the 2023 and 2024 All In shows at Wembley Stadium.
Advance sales have reportedly surpassed $1 million in gate revenue, underscoring the event’s drawing power and the continued success of AEW’s partnership with NJPW.
Final Thoughts
With Glasgow and London both hosting major AEW events in the same week, August is poised to be a landmark month for the promotion’s European footprint. Ticket sales suggest strong fan engagement, and if trends continue, both shows could deliver memorable moments and impressive attendance figures.
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