At AEW’s All In: Texas event held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Christian Cage and Nick Wayne challenged for the AEW World Tag Team Title but fell short against The Hurt Syndicate. Following the match, Nick Wayne betrayed Christian and aligned with The Patriarchy, sparking a major storyline shift. Wayne has now addressed fans on social media for the first time since the shocking turn.
Details of the Tag Team Title Match and Betrayal
The Patriarchy teamed with Nick Wayne to face JetSpeed—consisting of Speedball Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight—and The Hurt Syndicate in a three-way bout for the AEW World Tag Team Title. The match concluded when Lashley delivered a Spear to Christian Cage, known as Captain Charisma, allowing The Hurt Syndicate to retain their championship.
Afterward, FTR appeared and launched an assault on The Patriarchy members. Christian Cage confronted FTR in defense, but instead of receiving support, he was attacked by his own faction. Nick Wayne prepared to strike Cage with a Con-Chair-To, but Cope’s sudden return interrupted the attack and saved Cage from further harm.
Nick Wayne’s First Words Following His Betrayal
In the wake of the betrayal, Nick Wayne took to Instagram to break his silence and reflect on his actions at All In.
“I shocked the world, for all the right reasons. My ALL IN moment,” Wayne wrote.
—Nick Wayne, AEW Wrestler
This statement has generated significant buzz among AEW fans who are eager to see how the storyline develops in the coming weeks.
Cope’s Return and Plans for a Future Alliance with Christian Cage
Cope’s return to AEW at All In marked a pivotal moment, as he rescued Christian Cage from FTR’s attack. Cope had previously been betrayed by FTR at the Dynasty event in April, where he suffered a similar Con-Chair-To assault. His intervention in Texas has sparked speculation about a reunion between Cope and Cage.
According to reports shared during Fightful Select’s recent Q&A podcast, journalist Sean Ross Sapp has indicated that AEW is likely planning for Cope and Christian Cage to team up against FTR at the upcoming All Out event.
All Out is scheduled to take place in Canada, the home country of both Cope and Cage, adding emotional weight to their possible reunion in front of their home audience. This showdown could become a key highlight of the AEW calendar and is expected to draw considerable attention from fans and critics alike.
Implications for AEW Storylines Moving Forward
Nick Wayne’s betrayal introduces a dramatic new chapter in AEW’s tag team division, potentially shifting alliances and rivalries in significant ways. With Cope’s return and the prospect of a Cope-Cage alliance against FTR at All Out, AEW’s tag team scene is poised for compelling developments. This storyline promises high stakes and emotional payoffs as it unfolds, with fans anticipating the next dramatic moments in this evolving narrative.
