Skye Blue vs. Maika Set for TBS Title Survival of the Fittest Qualifier at Forbidden Door Buy-In

The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Buy-In has a new match: Skye Blue will go one-on-one with STARDOM’s Maika in what has been announced as the final TBS Title Survival of the Fittest Qualifier. Tony Khan made the bout official ahead of the event, which airs this Sunday with the Buy-In getting underway at 7 ET/4 PT.

The qualifier adds another layer of intrigue to an already stacked pre-show, as the crossover between AEW’s women’s division and STARDOM talent continues to be a marquee element of Forbidden Door weekend. Maika represents the Japanese side of that equation, bringing STARDOM’s credibility to the table, while Skye Blue — a fixture of AEW’s women’s scene — looks to punch her ticket into the TBS Title Survival of the Fittest match by going through one of the toughest opponents she could face.

The broader backdrop here is notable: the Triangle of Madness faction’s ongoing conflict with STARDOM looms large over the women’s division storylines heading into the event, making inter-promotional tension a running theme throughout Forbidden Door weekend.

Whoever advances from this qualifier will join the field vying for the TBS Championship in what promises to be a competitive multi-woman format. With Blue and Maika both capable of making a strong case as contenders, Sunday’s Buy-In gives fans a compelling reason to tune in early before the main card gets underway.