Wardlow Wreaks Havoc on Security During AEW Forbidden Door Return

Mr. Mayhem just stormed back into AEW—and he didn’t come alone.

Wardlow made his shocking return at AEW Forbidden Door 2025 right after Swerve Strickland’s hard-fought loss to Kazuchika Okada. Strickland had just endured a brutal chair assault to the knee by Okada when things took a savage turn. Out of nowhere, Wardlow hit the scene and obliterated Prince Nana before unleashing hell on a defenseless Swerve.

AEW security tried to intervene, but it was a waste of time—Wardlow took out every single guard without hesitation, proving he hasn’t lost a step since his time away.

After flattening Strickland in the ring, Wardlow sealed his return by embracing Don Callis in front of the live crowd, making his alliance with the Don Callis Family official.

This heel turn marks a major shift for Wardlow, who hasn’t been seen in months and now looks more dangerous than ever. AEW fans have speculated about his next chapter—and now it’s crystal clear: Wardlow is done playing nice.

“Mr. Mayhem is back,” as one ringside fan screamed, and he’s already carving a path of destruction.

Now aligned with one of the most manipulative minds in AEW, Don Callis, the big question is—who’s next on Wardlow’s hit list?