Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will team up once again for the AEW All Out event scheduled for September 20th in Toronto, marking a significant reunion in front of their hometown fans. This alliance, known as the Christian Cage AEW All Out Team, comes after their initial partnership earlier this year at AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door in London, where they confronted past challenges and set the stage for their upcoming showdown.
The pair first reunited inside the ring at Forbidden Door, after nearly 14 years since they last competed together as Edge & Christian in WWE. There, Copeland and Cage secured a victory over Killswitch and Kip Sabian with Copeland delivering a decisive Spear and Cage clinching the pinfall. Their teamwork not only revived an old alliance but also addressed lingering issues with Cage’s former faction, the Patriarchy.
Building Momentum Through AEW Storylines and Rivalries
After settling matters with Cage’s previous conflicts, Copeland and Cage took aim at a newer threat during a tense segment on AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia. The reigning AEW Tag Team Champions, FTR’s Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, accompanied by their manager Stokely, confronted referee Paul Turner about a disputed pinfall from the Forbidden Door event. When Turner declined to overturn the decision, Copeland and Cage intervened, escalating tensions in a heated brawl.
Security officials separated the two teams after the confrontation, but Copeland promptly challenged FTR, confirming that they will face off in Toronto. This upcoming match is poised to be a fiercely contested encounter, especially considering FTR’s status as former two-time AEW Tag Team Champions and the added stakes of performing before a passionate hometown crowd.
The Shared Journey and Approaching Retirement of Two Veteran Wrestlers
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage share a lifelong bond, having grown up as close friends much like brothers, and both are approaching 52 years of age later this year. Their enduring presence in professional wrestling is notable, especially since many wrestlers tend to retire long before reaching this stage due to injuries and physical demands.
On July 1st, Canada Day, Copeland reflected on his 33-year wrestling career via Instagram, marking the anniversary of his debut and acknowledging that retirement is imminent. His message revealed a mix of gratitude and contemplation about the physical and emotional toll of wrestling, alongside the joy of connecting with fans worldwide:
On Canada Day 33 yrs ago I made my wrestling debut. In Oakland Raiders Zubaz and a pair of Converse. Nowhere to go but up. Since then, I’ve travelled the world. Literally. Everywhere you can think of. From Moose Landing to Monterrey, from Bloodvein to Bucharest. It’s been a long, fruitful, soul expanding, soul diminishing, amazing, frustrating, exhausting, exhilarating journey over 3 decades.The best part? I hear every one of you when I blast out of that entranceway and sing Metalingus at the top of your lungs. It’s never been lost on me what a privilege that is. Australia I’m lookin at you! It won’t last a lot longer, so I’m gonna soak in every second. Thank you for coming along on this ride with me. #happycanadaday🇨🇦
This message highlights Copeland’s awareness of his career’s finite nature and his intention to cherish every moment left in the ring as he continues to perform alongside his longtime friend Christian Cage.
Context Around AEW and WWE Developments Adds to Wrestlers’ Career Landscape
While Copeland and Cage prepare for their anticipated tag team match, the wrestling world is abuzz with other significant stories. Rumors surround WWE’s dissatisfaction with The Wyatt Sicks faction, potential major matchups for WWE Wrestlepalooza, and speculation about Randy Orton’s future with WWE, including a possible turn against Cody Rhodes.
Moreover, Nikki Bella is reportedly working to bring a WWE Hall of Famer back into active competition after a three-year absence, and AEW continues to expand its roster with the signing of a former world champion, enhancing the competitive landscape in which Copeland and Cage operate.
Significance of the AEW All Out Tag Match and Future Prospects
The upcoming AEW All Out event in Toronto will be a poignant moment for Christian Cage and Adam Copeland, blending nostalgia with the intensity of current competition. Facing FTR in front of their hometown supporters adds an emotional charge to the contest, while also emphasizing the legacy and ongoing relevance of two seasoned competitors.
As Copeland approaches retirement, this match represents not only a reunion but also possibly one of the final significant milestones in his in-ring career. For Cage and Copeland, their teamwork under the AEW banner reflects both their enduring friendship and mutual respect forged over decades—elements that resonate deeply with fans and add weight to the stakes of their rivalry with FTR.
