Driver door won't open, jammed cable?

[Herbicidal]

Well I think I'm screwed in a big way. I spent most of today sound deadening the drivers door. I finally finished, reconnected the two cables for the lock/latch mechanism, the plug for power to the door locks and windows. I climbed in and the door didn't want to latch when it was shut. I cycled the power door lock switch a few times and tried again. This time it shut, but now it won't open. I've tried the key outside in the door, cycled the door locks and it won't open. I think perhaps when I put the main panel back on, it might have applied too much pressure on one of the cables therefore not allowing it to release the latch. Or, it popped out of the notch that was holding in place and is essentially no longer connected to the door handle.

I don't think I can even get the panel off with the door closed. I'm about ready to bust out my cutoff wheel and destroy the panel to get the blankity blank door open, yes, I would have to buy a new door panel. Any suggestions before I go all Rambo on it? What a crappy way to end this day. It had been going too well apparently.