Christian Cage and Adam Copeland have reunited in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) after 14 years, reigniting a legendary partnership during the August 13 edition of Dynamite. This unexpected alliance marks a significant moment in their careers as they prepare for a high-stakes tag team match, drawing widespread attention among AEW fans eager to witness the Christian Cage and Adam Copeland reunion.
Tension and Rivalry Leading to a Renewed Partnership
When Adam Copeland made a surprising debut in AEW, he sought to reconnect with Christian Cage, proposing a reunion of their iconic tag team. Their history was complicated, highlighted by Christian’s infamous refusal when he told Copeland to “Go f*ck yourself,” rejecting the offer outright. This created an intense feud that soon centered around the TNT Championship.
However, shared adversaries and the passage of time began healing old wounds. At the Dynasty event, the tag team FTR launched a brutal attack on Copeland, sidelining him for several months. Upon his return at All In Texas, Copeland took a measure of revenge on FTR, who had been closely observing from ringside as Christian Cage was betrayed by The Patriarchy. Despite Copeland’s conciliatory remark telling Cage to “Go find yourself,” Christian remained defiant, maintaining his stance on their past conflict.
Reunion Event at Dynamite Sparks Hope for Team’s Future
The August 13 Dynamite episode featured a match where Copeland faced Stokely Hathaway, manager of FTR. Although Copeland won by disqualification due to FTR’s interference, the bout escalated when FTR attempted to execute their signature piledriver move on him. In a dramatic turn, Christian Cage returned with his weapon, Spike, forcing FTR to retreat and save Copeland from injury.
The tension heightened further when Nick Wayne rushed into the ring wielding a steel chair but was quickly neutralized by Cage’s Spike attack. Following these events, Cage and Copeland embraced in the ring, signaling that they were putting past disputes behind them and stepping forward as partners once again.
AEW officially announced that Christian Cage and Adam Copeland would team up at the upcoming Forbidden Door event to face Nick Wayne and Kip Sabian. This will be their first tag team appearance since their days as Edge and Christian in WWE back in 2011.
Upcoming Matches and the Significance of Their Reunion
There is strong speculation about a major tag team match featuring Copeland and Cage versus FTR scheduled for the All Out event in Toronto, which is particularly meaningful as it is the hometown of both wrestlers. This anticipated bout is expected to attract significant attention as All Out will compete directly with a WWE pay-per-view event headlined by Brock Lesnar’s highly awaited return after more than two years away from the ring.
The reunion of these two lengthy rivals turned partners reflects the complexity and emotional layers behind their relationship. While the atmosphere remains tense, their willingness to join forces underscores the deeper realities of professional wrestling rivalries that often evolve through conflict and shared challenges.
“Go f*ck yourself.”
—Christian Cage
“Go find yourself.”
—Adam Copeland
