The Identity Of The Person Behind AEW's New Steel Cage Revealed

During the post-AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2026 media scrum, Tony Khan explained details behind the promotion’s new Steel Cage concept and addressed multiple other storylines. Khan described how the idea for a round steel cage came from Mike Mansury, and said AEW and NJPW’s cross-branded context helped shape it into what debuted as “Death’s Door.” He also responded to comments attributed to Yota Tsuji regarding a boycott of AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2026, reiterating respect for Tsuji and for New Japan talent. On Lio Rush, Khan said Rush recently won the ROH World TV Championship and drew strong fan reaction after involvement in the Death Door cage match. Khan further commented on AEW planning around All In: London 2026, noting WWE’s two-show day and referencing preparation for AEW’s event.