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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite WWE Tag Team Set To Reunite For One More Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. For the first time in over a decade, one of the most decorated and influential tag teams in wrestling history has officially reunited. On the August 13th episode of AEW Dynamite, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage joined forces once again, and their first match back has been set for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. The emotional reunion is the culmination of months of storyline teases. The two lifelong friends, who were recently feuding with each other, have now come together to fight a common enemy. The Reunion The main event segment of Dynamite saw Adam Copeland defeat Stokely Hathaway. After the match, Copeland was brutally attacked by FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). As FTR was setting up for another attack, Christian Cage's music hit, and he stormed the ring with a spiked piece of wood to make the save. After chasing off FTR and his own former protégé, Nick Wayne, Cage stood face-to-face with Copeland. He then handed the weapon to his old friend, and the two embraced in the center of the ring to a massive ovation from the Chicago crowd. Christian Cage and Adam Copeland hugged it out! ALL OF THE FEELS!! #AEWDynamite — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) August 14, 2025 It was then announced that Adam Copeland and Christian Cage will team up for the first time since 2011. They will face Nick Wayne and Kip Sabian at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view on Sunday, August 24, in London, England. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 03: Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin of the Tag Team Motor City Machine Guns enter the ring before the WWE Tables, Ladders and Chairs Tag Team Championship match during... EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 03: Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin of the Tag Team Motor City Machine Guns enter the ring before the WWE Tables, Ladders and Chairs Tag Team Championship match during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 03, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey More A Legendary Partnership Adam Copeland and Christian Cage, known for decades as Edge and Christian, are one of the most iconic tag teams of all time. The childhood friends are seven-time WWE World Tag Team Champions. Alongside The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz, they revolutionized tag team wrestling in the Attitude Era with the creation of the legendary Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) matches. After both men went on to have separate, Hall of Fame-worthy singles careers, they found themselves in AEW together in recent years. This led to a brief but personal feud against each other, which makes their reunion to fight a common enemy in FTR—the team that brutally injured Copeland earlier this year—all the more impactful. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A Stacked Forbidden Door Card The historic reunion match is another major addition to an already loaded card for the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event. The show will also feature "Hangman" Adam Page defending the AEW World Championship against MJF. In another major bout, Kazuchika Okada will defend the AEW Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland. The event will also see Japanese legend Hiroshi Tanahashi compete in his final UK match, a ten-man Lights Out Steel Cage match. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Fox News
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
AEW stars Adam Copeland, Christian Cage dish on surprise appearances, next chapter in their story
All Elite Wrestling stars Adam Copeland and Christian Cage made their impacts felt across the pro wrestling world over the weekend. Copeland returned at All In: Texas on Saturday to save Cage, whose real name is Jay Reso, from a beatdown as his stablemates Nick Wayne, Nick's mother Shayna and Kip Sabian turned on him following a match against Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. Copeland came out to the roar of the crowd. "That will never get old. It really won't," Copeland told Fox News Digital. "And I've learned over the years to just enjoy those moments and not get too bogged down in, 'Should I run straight or…' No, just enjoy it and let the audience enjoy it too, and that's what this whole business has always been about, or supposed to be, is to have fun — as an audience member and a performer too even though it hurts a lot." Copeland described the whirlwind feeling going from sitting at home and reading a book to the electric crowd noise that hit him in the face when he appeared at Globe Life Field. "It will never get old, and if you could bottle it, that feeling is just amazing." Cage was awaiting a chair shot to the face when Copeland came out. "Like he said, it's great," Cage said. "When we walk out there, in a sea of people, like Adam said, you have to take it in because you never know when it could be the last time. So, you always have to appreciate those moments. And as a performer too, when you've been gone for a while, you're always kind of in your own head like, 'How many people are actually going to care if I come back?' And when you hear a reaction like that, it's very validating. It was nice to hear." Before Cage performed at All In: Texas on Saturday, he made a surprising appearance at Ring of Honor's event, Supercard of Honor. It was Cage's first appearance at a Ring of Honor event in nearly 20 years. He congratulated Wayne in the ring as the young pro wrestler retained his Ring of Honor World Television Championship. "It was a last-minute thing," he explained. "I walked out there to completely surprise the family. I got a surprise the next night — that's another story. But it was cool. Hardcore wrestling fans like that, it's always cool to walk out in those moments, especially when it's not expected. I hid in the back and walked out there — it was pretty cool." Copeland and Cage will now embark on a new storyline that could bring them back as a tag team. After Copeland saved Cage from a beatdown, he told his longtime friend to "go find yourself." Copeland told Fox News Digital he hoped to get to tell a "layered story" over the next weeks and months. "That's the great thing about having 40 years of history with each other because we have so much history to be able to pull from, but also more than that," he said. "We're two entirely different performers than we were before. I'd like to think we're better all-around performers than we were before. That's exciting. And really, to be able to possibly revisit something, again it's fun, which is the whole idea of this. … I hope that this is what it will be for the audience is fun." Cage added that he didn't want to take this next chapter for granted. "There was a time this was taken away from both of us. For us to get back in the ring and to be able to, when Adam first came to AEW as opponents, and then potentially we'll see where this goes as far as tag team goes, but just to be able to appreciate every moment of it because at one point it looked like neither of us were going to get this opportunity again. To kind of even have this moment, just to kind of embrace it and take it all in." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Wrestling Legend Teases In-Ring Retirement Is Imminent
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Adam Copeland has hinted that the end of his in-ring career may be approaching. In a recent social media post, he noted that his wrestling journey "will not last a lot longer." The WWE Hall of Famer is currently out of action with a storyline injury. He was taken out by FTR at the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view earlier this year. Adam Copeland Reflects On 33-Year Career On July 1st, Copeland celebrated Canada Day by reflecting on his career. The date also marked the 33rd anniversary of his professional wrestling debut. He thanked his fans for their support throughout his journey. He then stated that he plans to soak in every moment he has left. "It won't last a lot longer so I'm gonna soak in every second," Copeland wrote. "Thank you for coming along on this ride with me." Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Adam Copeland's Current AEW Status Copeland made his AEW debut in October 2023 at WrestleDream. Since then, he has won the TNT Championship and challenged for the AEW World Title. He is currently sidelined after FTR turned on him at AEW Dynasty. The duo attacked him and hit him with a con-chair-to. There is no official timeline for his return to AEW television. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Copeland (@ratedrcope) Copeland, known in WWE as Edge, is one of the most decorated superstars in the company's history. He first revolutionized the industry alongside his partner Christian, winning a record 14 world tag team championships and pioneering the iconic Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. As a singles star, "The Rated-R Superstar" became an 11-time World Champion. He was also the first-ever Money in the Bank winner, a two-time Royal Rumble winner (2010 and 2021), and a King of the Ring. A Grand Slam Champion, Edge was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 following a career-ending injury, only to make a miraculous return to the ring years later to continue building his legendary resume. Edge's first retirement was a sudden and emotional event that took place on the April 11, 2011, episode of Monday Night Raw. He was forced to end his in-ring career immediately after being diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis, a severe narrowing of the spinal canal. Doctors warned him that he was risking paralysis or worse if he took another bad bump. The announcement was especially shocking as he was the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, having just defended the title at WrestleMania XXVII. During a heartfelt and tearful speech, he recounted his journey and officially vacated the championship, laying it in the center of the ring. Believed to be the definitive end of his career, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 before making a miraculous and unexpected return to the ring nearly nine years later at the 2020 Royal Rumble. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE rumors: Night of Champions uncertainty, WWE late night, Batista's new role and more
Image via WWE As WWE heads into a blockbuster summer season, the rumor mill is buzzing with speculation - from the uncertain status of Night of Champions to major backstage sightings, new show concepts, and potential Hollywood moves. Here's what fans are talking about. Night of Champions may face schedule disruption With geopolitical tensions rising in the Middle East, questions have surfaced about the status of WWE's upcoming Night of Champions event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, scheduled for June 28, has sparked concerns after the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran. While WWE has not made any official announcements, Fightful Select reports that the company is 'monitoring the situation closely.' Meanwhile, PW Insider adds that production work in Riyadh is ongoing and no talent has been instructed to halt travel. A decision, if any - would likely be made before Wednesday, the official travel day. Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reunion still in play Fans hoping for a dream reunion between Adam Copeland (Edge) and Christian Cage can still hold out hope. According to Fightful, the match is still planned but not necessarily for All In Texas. Christian is said to be focused on wrapping up his current storyline with The Patriarchy before reuniting with his long-time partner. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo WWE Late Night ? New trademark sparks speculation A fresh trademark filing for 'WWE Late Night' has sparked rumors that the promotion could be launching a late-night show. While details remain scarce, fans are already speculating whether this will be a digital talk show, recap program, or something entirely new. W ith WWE recently expanding its presence on streaming and social media platforms, a late-night concept could target a younger or more casual audience. Batista linked to road house sequel In entertainment crossover news, former WWE Champion Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to join the sequel of Road House. The film, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is expected to be another Amazon Prime blockbuster. Talks with Batista haven't officially begun, but Deadline reports he's a top name on the producers' radar. Other Notable Buzz: Damian Priest is said to be working through injury, but is still expected to feature at SummerSlam in New Jersey. Gail Kim was spotted backstage at NXT, fueling speculation about a potential WWE return. Harley Cameron's recent injury may have been a work to cover for scheduled surgery. Also Read: Top 5 best John Cena promos that shook the WWE universe For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adam Copeland Gives His Honest Opinion On John Cena's Heel Turn
How does Adam Copeland feel about his longtime rival John Cena turning heel? All Elite Wrestling's Adam Copeland was a recent guest on First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo. When asked for his thoughts on John Cena's recent heel turn, Cope said he didn't see it, so he's not sure how it went down, but believes the turn will be a good shot in the arm for the business. Advertisement 'I generally don't watch wrestling just because I'm burned out in terms…I think it's one of those deals when you're doing it, watching it can be all consuming and I told myself in coming back this time that I wasn't going to let it do that to me. I have a family and two kids,' Adam Copeland said. 'My downtime is spent with them or watching hockey as opposed to critiquing and pulling apart of wrestling shows. 'I get my clips from Instagram and I'll watch them there. I don't watch the full story. The follow throughs, and all the little beats here and there. I don't really know how it went, but a lot of people were talking about it. When you get a character that has been around for that long as a babyface, to turn, it's like when Hogan turned and joined the NWO. It's always a good shot in the arm for the business, for sure.' [H/T: Fightful] Adam Copeland isn't the only wrestler to follow the WWE product on Instagram Steve Austin also recently confirmed that he keeps up with the WWE product by following along on Instagram. You can check those comments out here. Advertisement READ MORE: Adam Copeland Reacts To Criticism Over Spiked Bat Spot With Jon Moxley What do you make of Adam Copeland's comments? Do you think John Cena's heel turn is a good shot in the arm for the wrestling industry? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Adam Copeland Gives His Honest Opinion On John Cena's Heel Turn appeared first on Wrestlezone.
