During the 2000s, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, then famously known as Edge and Christian, were among the most popular WWE tag teams, playing a key role in revitalizing tag team wrestling for fans. Their success was closely tied to the presence of two other iconic teams, The Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz, who together helped bring a more extreme style of wrestling into the mainstream spotlight. These three teams collectively shaped the evolution of tag team wrestling and contributed to the creation of the TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) match, a now celebrated WWE match type.
EC3 Reflects on the Impact and Nostalgia of These Teams
Former WWE Superstar EC3 recently discussed the significance of these legendary tag teams on his wrestling career during an episode of The Wrestling Outlaws on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge. When asked about the possibility of seeing these teams face one another again, EC3 expressed eagerness to witness such a reunion, emphasizing the appeal of nostalgia in wrestling.
“I would definitely explore it because, hey, man, it’s the forbidden door. Who’s going to open it? That would definitely be, you know, a legacy act we’re seeing one more time. Just like nostalgia is cool. We can’t live in it. We can’t stay in it forever, but we can enjoy it when it happens and it’s done well, as long as we don’t keep holding on because, man, you think about that? That was 25 years ago, like, TLC one, right? Or even just a WrestleMania Ladder Match,” EC3 stated. [1:52 onward]
Upcoming Matches Marking the Legacy’s Continuation
The legacy of these influential tag teams continues as they prepare for upcoming high-profile matches. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage are set to challenge Kip Sabian and Killswitch in a tag team match at the upcoming Forbidden Door event. This match will showcase Christian Cage’s ongoing contributions to tag team wrestling.
In addition, The Hardy Boyz and Team 3D (formerly the Dudley Boyz) will face each other for one final time during TNA’s Bound for Glory event on October 12. This match will be particularly significant as it doubles as D-Von Dudley’s retirement bout and features a World Tag Team Championship on the line.
The Lasting Influence of Christian Cage WWE Tag Team Legacy
The trio of teams—Edge and Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and the Dudley Boyz—played a crucial role in redefining tag team wrestling and elevating it to new heights. EC3’s excitement about a potential reunion underscores the enduring impact of Christian Cage WWE tag team legacy on both wrestlers and fans alike. With multiple matches scheduled that highlight these icons, the tag team scene remains vibrant, promising that this legacy will be celebrated by current and future audiences.
