Original AEW Plans For Adam Copeland & Christian Cage Reunion Revealed

Christian Cage’s surprise run-in to save Adam Copeland on AEW Dynamite had fans talking, but according to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, there was a bigger plan behind their reunion — and it all centered on getting them a win before a potential title shot.

After Copeland’s disqualification loss to Stokely Hathaway — caused by powder to the eyes — FTR jumped in for a two-on-one attack. That’s when Cage stormed the ring with “Spike” in hand, clearing out Nick Wayne and Kip Sabian before sharing a hug with Copeland. Dave Meltzer broke down what was really going on behind the scenes.

“I guess the idea was is that they could do the first match and give them a win because it may be a championship match. So then you cannot complain that they haven’t even gotten a win and they’re getting a championship match. So they are getting a win because that may be a championship match. It may not be. But the original plan, I can tell you for sure, the original plan was for them to get a win to build to a championship match. That may not happen. A win… okay.”

When Bryan Alvarez questioned the logic of not saving their first match together in over a decade for the Toronto show, Meltzer emphasized that the match was also designed to serve as a grudge payoff.

“Well, I mean, a win and it’s a grudge match. It’s not like Nick and Sabian haven’t been cutting promos on Christian for weeks and weeks. It’s not like it’s just some match out of nowhere. It’s a match for them to get a win because they can pin Kip and it’s fine and it’s, you know, hopefully it’s not a long match.”

While Meltzer admitted the match might go longer than planned, he said it’s still a big opportunity for Sabian and Wayne to work with two top-level veterans, even if they aren’t expected to win.

“It’s a big one for Nick. You know, that’s a big one for Kip too, because it’s like they usually don’t get these kind of opportunities against guys of this caliber. And, you know, I mean, they’re not going to win, but it’s a good shot for them to put up a real good showing and have a good match with two smart guys that they’re in with.”

If AEW sticks to the original plan, Copeland and Cage’s reunion could be setting the stage for gold — but the question is whether that title shot will actually happen.

Do you think AEW should hold off on Copeland and Cage teaming until a bigger stage, or is getting them a win now the right call? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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