AEW’s Forbidden Door Pay-Per-View is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. During a recent episode of Dynamite, wrestling legends Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reunited and will be teaming up once again for the Forbidden Door event.
It was announced that Copeland and Christian Cage will take on Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne at the Forbidden Door event in London, England, on Sunday, August 24th. Initially, when Copeland arrived at AEW, Christian was hesitant to reunite with him. However, after Christian’s “son” Nick Wayne and his allies turned against the leadership, he found himself in need of allies. Copeland came to Christian’s rescue at the All In Pay-Per-View about a month ago, preventing a loss against Wayne and Sabian. This week, Christian returned the favor by coming to Copeland’s aid during a match with Stokely Hathaway, leading to a warm reunion that the fans loved, prompting the match to be booked.
Looking back at their WWE careers, this will be their first team match in 14 years. The last time they appeared together in WWE was on March 28, 2011, when Edge (Adam Copeland) and Christian defeated Alberto Del Rio and Brodus Clay on Monday Night Raw. They also teamed up in a dark match on SmackDown and once more in a multi-man tag match. Fans who grew up in the Attitude Era have many fond memories of Edge and Christian, who were seven-time WWE World Tag Team Champions and part of the first TLC match, commemorated at a recent SummerSlam anniversary. The pair’s early career began in a gothic stable called The Brood with Gangrel but they soon branched out, engaging in memorable feuds with the Hardy Boys and Dudley Boys. They ultimately parted ways in 2001, with Christian joining the Alliance during the ECW/WCW vs. WWE storyline.
Both enjoyed successful singles careers, with Edge retiring as WWE Heavyweight Champion in 2011. Their encounters in WWE were limited to a few matches between 2005 and 2011. Now, these wrestling veterans are ready to prove they still have what it takes by facing a new generation of wrestlers, reminding fans of their enduring legacy.
Fan Take: This reunion is a thrilling moment for WWE fans as it brings back one of the most iconic tag teams from the Attitude Era, reminding us of wrestling’s rich history while creating fresh excitement in AEW. Their return also highlights the blending of wrestling promotions, promising dynamic matchups that could reshape the future landscape of professional wrestling.
