At AEW All In: Texas, wrestling fans witnessed a dramatic moment when Cope returned to assist his former tag partner, Christian Cage, who was betrayed by The Patriarchy faction. This unexpected reunion hints at a possible tag team resurgence for Cage and Cope, potentially bolstered by the arrival of a former <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE champion to balance the conflict.
One notable figure considered to join this alliance is Beth Phoenix, a top star in Cope’s real life and a former prominent wrestler. Since her last WWE match in 2023 during the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, where she and Cope defeated Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley in a mixed tag team contest, Phoenix has been largely absent from the ring.
Upcoming Challenges and Strategic Moves for Cage and Cope
In the weeks ahead, Christian Cage and Cope may reunite their acclaimed team to confront their common adversaries. Among these is Shayna Wayne of The Patriarchy, a dominant force whose presence requires equal power on the opposing side. To counteract her influence, Cope might bring Beth Phoenix into AEW for a brief period to support their efforts.
This escalation could culminate in a major tag team showdown featuring Cage, Cope, and potentially Phoenix against The Patriarchy’s Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian, and Shayna Wayne at a key AEW event. Following this, Phoenix could either remain for additional appearances alongside Cage and Cope or explore joining the AEW women’s division.
Cope’s Return to AEW Dynamite and Future Implications
After his reappearance at AEW All In, Cope returned on the subsequent AEW Dynamite episode. Instead of teaming up with Christian Cage immediately, he focused on targeting FTR, who had severely injured him months ago at All In: Texas.
During this episode, FTR’s manager Stokely warned Cope that any attack on Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler would cost him his job. In response, Cope delivered a powerful spear to Stokely, incapacitating him in the ring. Despite his current reluctance to align with Cage, the upcoming weeks may revive one of wrestling’s most celebrated tag teams for another significant run.
