Welcome to the RATED R ERA! Adam Copeland arrives on Dynamite! | 10/4/23, AEW Dynamite

[@alsontan9141]

The whole crowd so invested and going silent the moment Christian raises the mic - Christian's heel work is amazing

[@Destxned]

Not to burst your bubble but my man dropped an F bomb. I think they turned the audio off or something for it. It sounded off, not that the crowd got silent.

[@alsontan9141]

@Destxned not to burst your bubble, but I'm referring to him on stage before he introduces Luchasaurus.

[@Destxned]

Sorry I assumed you were talking about the more important time when he "raised the mic." No context you were clearly talking about when he said "GFY"

[@HTHTHTHTHTHTHTHTHTHTHTHTH]

​@@Destxned na Op context was fine

[@shinsukecorbin425]

Heel Christian is WHATS BEST FOR BUSINESS

[@wesleycooper6775]

Seeing Christian on the verge of tears and STILL stay in character is what does it for me

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@ApolloTheLeader FACTS I mean your best friend that you have known for decades being in the same promotion as a active wrestler when few years ago It seemed like you both where retired due to injuries and got cleared and came back is pretty surreal.

[@ifgwelf]

I saw that in his eyes when Edge mentioned teaming with him again. Cannot wait for that eventuality. The storylines are endless

[@SirManfly]

@@ifgwelfTHIS is how you tell a story! I hope that the boys and girls in the back as well as Tony Kahn were taking notes!! 🙄

[@AlexKaneROTN]

​@@ifgwelftimeless is the word I'd use.

[@bigtatsu]

@@ifgwelf The fact that they haven't been a legitimate team in 22 years is astonishing. This next tag team run is going to be special. Let's slow burn this feud and then end with a tag team run to end their career....and hopefully against The Hardy's.

[@Exodemer]

christian is the best character in this company 😭😭😭 everything he does is absolute gold

[@rcvillapando]

Pretty amazing that even though they will be in their 50s they can still headline events.

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

​@@rcvillapando seriously 🔥. They are both legends for a reason....

[@cristianperez784]

10:30 Adam Copeland AKA edge I knew what he was talking about Nick Wayne and Luchasaurus turning on him because it happened to edge with the Judgement Day

[@Hitomora]

​@@kbottrill1well that's due to a difference in styles, Jericho wrestled a more technical style compared to Edge & Christian who wrestled a more extreme style in the beginning of their careers and later on in their careers and it caught up to them

[@NickBirchBDB]

Captain Charisma

[@IntheRabbitsHole]

Christian is dialed in like never before. His persona and skills on the stick are 10/10, untouchable.... 2023 and he's dominating, love to see it.

[@cookingwitchefzayy8830]

That's only when someone has a legendary career can the perform at this type of level

[@HenslowLive]

I'm telling ya!

[@nesoukkefka1741]

Love Christian's reaction to Edge speech tough, you can see he was struggling to stay in character for a moment.

[@yodelinglemon]

finally getting the credit he deserves

[@LetMeKnowBeforeItsTooLate]

He's so disconnected and feeling above the whole scenario as soon as he comes out and technically he's doing nothing.. he is dialed.

[@ryanchan3299]

Christian is an incredible heel, and the passion that Adam has for this business is so obvious. We are truly blessed to see this

[@cookslooking10]

Jesus dude, two has beens getting one last pay day. AEW is Nitro.

[@flippineck2825]

​@@cookslooking10cry more

[@beatles123]

dude...no. they can still entertain.@@cookslooking10

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

@@cookslooking10 totatlly unlike Cena, the Rock, Trish, or Edge until a couple of week ago, right? All these veterans who know the business and are still in excellent shape can do a lot to help teach and elevate all the young talents that both companies have.

[@msvelvetcrowe]

Sorry to say that It's not a joke they aren't friends anymore.......he said his only friend was luchasorus

[@Kxd_K3nta]

The “Hide your dads, here comes Christian” sign killed me🤣

[@blakemaxfield4267]

Callback to hide ur wives its edge haha

[@jamesmichaels1124]

😂😂😂😂

[@MIKHILMOHANC]

Actually they should have made the sign as "Hide your mom's, here comes Christian"

[@johnny11402]

And “Father of the year” 😂

[@walty213]

Missed it. Write the time stamp

[@superginrai8036]

I gotta say Christian is a true professional. Everyone knows he and Adam Copeland are like brothers, but to still stay in character during such an emotional moment takes real talent. I'm really interested in seeing how this plays out.

[@carlosjaquez6675]

The way I want it to play out is the way Adam called it with those two burning Christian

[@TheJustin905]

lucha will eventually turn on him and want his title back that he won. He will get double teamed and edge will save him

[@superginrai8036]

@@TheJustin905 I tend to agree.

[@Gazzi79]

​@@TheJustin905That's what I'm thinking too.

[@PBLightning145]

​@@TheJustin905ok

[@thejackhannibal7035]

"I'm speaking from experience" Him breaking that 4th wall and taking that jab at judgement day had me.

[@dandantimo6217]

That's all aew does is take jabs

[@jericho4lie]

@@dandantimo6217 The salt.

[@Dependencycourtsellschildren]

As much as I hate the use of breaking the 4th wall, it was good.

[@thejackhannibal7035]

@@dandantimo6217 That's what Adam Copeland is BEST at is taking jabs he's done it his entire career. AEW hasn't taken a single jab since stopping after their first few months up and running.

[@bepbep7418]

Little do you know, that WHOLE thing was ADAMS idea 😂😂😂

[@ramonalcantara768]

I like how Christian stays in character but let's face it he's really really so excited to see his longtime friend again

[@pleaseshutup7053]

That hug was real

[@redrick8900]

He sees him all the time.

[@jason-s8c]

Best heel in aew

[@beardedentity]

I'm sure you know Christian so well.

[@donnellcoleman7784]

They were kids

[@neonmatt24]

It gives me chills knowing that in my lifetime I witnessed both Adam and Christian as rookie mid carders in the attitude Era turned into one of the greatest tag teams ever, to holding their own as single competitors and becoming champions and on to being living LEGENDS! Wow...

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

Me too I'm in the verge of tears

[@shopexpress2306]

🎉

[@ChrisBrown-px6rn]

I agree 100%

[@Madanth0ny]

It will always be edge and Christan to me

[@TheMuffeeMan]

The amount of natural chemistry in that ring in absolutely unmatched. Whether its Adam and the fans or Adam and Christian, It's natural and amazing.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS

[@ShuckyDucky09]

Well they're brothers so....

[@TheMuffeeMan]

@@ShuckyDucky09 Never let Kayfabe die

[@Phillygoat1983]

​@@ShuckyDucky09Makes sense 40 yrs of friendship turns u into a family member at this point 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bb-gc2tx]

is it really??? is it really amazing you smark wtf is wrong with you people 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bleedingcrystal4722]

Christian is really putting himself in the convo of best heels ever. He said so little yet so much here. I initially wanted them to team up as heels but now I see the heat Christian can get this way.

[@craiggrayson9036]

Not ever but mostly definitely this whole year for sure!

[@streetmagik3105]

Christian Cage has been killing it for months! He's literally the reason to watch pre/post media scrums, lol. Seriously best work of his career, and now he gets to do it with his true friend. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this story plays out.

[@Shauny7488]

*years, he's been killing it for years

[@streetmagik3105]

@@Shauny7488 👍 true

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

​@@streetmagik3105Let's hope Edge doesn't overshadow him like usual

[@sydneexxceasy9063]

I hope they battle for a few months and then they turn on christian and then the boys team up for the benefit of those with flash photography

[@jokester4824]

Edge is the one wearing the devils mask framing mjf

[@t3hfrankie1]

So happy Christian is getting the spotlight he deserves after all these years

[@Lenoxygen]

Yeah; it must taste like ambrosia after outworking everyone all this time. Come on; Respect Christian Cages gimmick; Sting doesn't have a father so Christian Cage had to show him how much he needs one.

[@dizzy1369]

Really? The midcard spotlight he's been basking in for years? 🤔🤣

[@jyesucevitz]

spotlight he deserves after all these years? he's never been the star Edge was/is, but he has had titles and respect wherever he goes. it's not like this is the first and only time he's gotten recognition.

[@lacondrathompson1747]

⁠​⁠@@jyesucevitzSame Edge was/is

[@idcwhatuthink4985]

I'm more interested in seeing them as a tag team facing great teams instead of facing each other.

[@PureBlackDragon]

I think Christian's current run may be one of the best heel characters I've ever seen. He is so convincing, so cold and can get such intense(but entertaining) heat. Love this run.

[@orangeedo]

It's more how he shows up the rest of AEW. There's only a handful of world class characters.

[@trivo1216]

Best heel character and best TNT champion in AEW history!

[@lickmygooch1013]

The roster is pretty bad tho let’s be real

[@-The-Darkside]

Shows you've never seen a proper heel before. He's taking a LOT from Nick Bockwinkle one of the greatest of all time.

[@GenesisXTRM]

And I'm sure your father would agree with you.....😏

[@PulpChristian]

Adam Copeland still puts on some of the best promos in the business AEW really needed his skills on the mic.

[@Matt_Wilson01]

Guy sounds gassed the whole time

[@cityandlocal]

The respect to Tony Schiavone. The voice of WCW was the soundtrack to my childhood too

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Touching moment

[@regalsylvester]

Said the same thing. Childhood for real

[@sheridansanchez9558]

Tony was in WCW?

[@cityandlocal]

@@sheridansanchez9558 he was the voice of Monday Nitro. So seeing him and the voice of Raw, JR, together on AEW is a BIG DEAL.

[@sumdumguy2648]

Sure was! @@sheridansanchez9558

[@adhynugroho9424]

Just on a human level, seeing William Jason Reso and Adam Copeland maintain that close friendship over numerous decades, is brilliant to see.

[@purdhupley7864]

My best friend and I have been friends for 35 years. Having a friend that long is a blessing. Sure, we get pissy with each other, but that happens. Some day in probably not many years one of us is going to have to face the world without each other. That'll be a fucked day

[@VidaRoyale]

Who’s William?

[@pesgameover9769]

Edge x Christian

[@neilwatson9706]

​@@VidaRoyaleI don't think that Christian even answers to his first name outside the ring.

[@baconoftheark]

breaking Kayfabe brother. We aren't supposed to use their real name. - Salty Wrestling Fan

[@AngelicaWatches]

Adam Copeland looks like he is having so much fun, and it warms my heart.

[@ninerdave]

Me too. Love seeing how Adam Copeland is happy

[@GM_Sanjit_Ramesh]

Seeing him so happy makes me happy

[@spike3082]

He actually gets to be more like himself instead of a Vinnie Mac script

[@Sherwinthomas15]

Ong. It absolutely sickens me that people accuse Adam to be a traitor or a judas

[@kevinericsnell4092]

That crowd knew how to welcome him, props to them

[@b.t.goulette771]

This is one of the many reasons why I love and respect Adam and Christian, they never just automatically do something. They're going to bait this for some time, making the fans drool and urge for them to team again. A handful of years ago, I thought I'd never see them wrestle ever again. and here they are showing the world why they are so damn treasured in the wrestling industry. This is priceless!!!

[@semajjarrett3877]

It's not about betrayal, it's not about territories, it's the fact we get to see Adam and Christian perform for us one more time.

[@SWOTHDRA]

It is about batrayel , he is a traitor

[@texasguy110001]

​@user-gf3nq6eb7o lol, you know they look at people saying this shit and think it's stupid, right? They aren't burning bridges in moving companies (unless they're doing it out of bitterness), in fact they're ENCOURAGING them from across the fence. Saying there is betrayal involved is just childish.

[@mollyjo17]

Too bad it's on AEW because they SUUUUCK. Idk how they stay in business.

[@nickdogg7320]

​@@texasguy110001they would have hated ecw/wcw/wwf in 96-2000.

[@PierzStyx]

It is nuts that I get to see Schiavone and Edge in the same ring together.

[@Meko5]

The Crowd chanting Adam's name was awesome. For so long he's been called by his character, and to hear his actual name chanting in the arena instead of Edge had to have been so cool

[@havok9001]

a trio tag team of all 3 Adam's

[@Slop_Dogg]

too many adams

[@hunhero23]

@@havok9001 And their entrance "music" is just Roderic Strong screaming "ADAAAAMM!!"

[@Johno1992]

All fun and games untill Tony has Adam taking Canadian destroyers off the top rope how you getting gassed for someone like edge or byran who can't go a single match without them ending in a hospital injured its not 90s anymore 😂😂

[@havok9001]

@@hunhero23 then one of them say witch one there 3 in the ring hard to pick

[@LeeEverett1]

Adam is so damn good on the mic and with his promos. He never messes up and always has emotion to what he says.

[@gregpickett8816]

He does mess up, but he is so good at making it seem intentional that you have to try to notice it.

[@lacondrathompson1747]

@@gregpickett8816Same

[@whatellisdoes8138]

I honestly just want to say how brilliant I thought this whole segment was. The whole history between them, Adams comments about Sting, the way he was getting riled about sting, the use of Christians real name to really hit home this is deeper than wrestling. The fans were amazing throughout and then Christian once again proving why he’s such an incredible heel with just one killer line. This honestly, to me, was just gorgeous

[@mickeymouse3933]

Christian is killing it in AEW. That segment was actually quite decent!

[@jason-s8c]

Better than CM Junk

[@newerest1]

​@@jason-s8ccm punk was by far the best part of aew before he got fired again

[@Julian-666]

don't confuse the trampolin acrobats fans with facts @@newerest1

[@thirdpositionisthefuture]

@@newerest1 his mic work was good when he was facing someone else who was good on the mic. his matches all sucked with rare exception

[@Aedan2511]

Decent? This segment was awesome!

[@Phentari]

This is especially impactful when you realize that both men thought--with good reason--that their careers were over. When Edge retired in 2011 and Christian retired in 2014, they had to believe that that was it--there was no way the two of them would ever work together in the ring again. And nine years later, here they both are. I can't even begin to imagine what that must mean to them, and what it must feel like.

[@Steveo3420]

And for me, the best part is that I know they WANT this to be the highlight of their careers, so they're giving it their all.

[@Phentari]

@@Steveo3420, absolutely. They came in together, and I think they want to go out together, on top, being able to look back and say "That was our best work."

[@dannie2712]

Can anybody tell me what happened to Adams cheekbones?

[@morganlimes]

​@dannie2712 nothing he was just always higher body fat but then he got into good shape and now his facial features pop, I don't think there's cheekbone surgery

[@dannie2712]

@@morganlimes I was thinking they're damaged from all the years wrestling. He's been involved in alot of those dangerous TLC matches in the 90s-00s

[@goldenrose9443]

You can tell both of them are super happy to share the same ring once again

[@Wtfroflmao987]

christian trying so hard not to smile there xD

[@TalkTopicscity29]

Christian looks great the bread, attire, personality, and his new character development a true resurgence you can tell he's having a lot of fun. Well deserved.

[@insomniacneversleep3665]

I remember back then when I saw Christian as just Adam's "sidekick". Its honestly amazing how far these two have come but especially to Christian who had to climb from that position in the first place

[@lomaudit9674]

He will always be the sidekick, the #2, the Robin to batedge.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS

[@ShuckyDucky09]

Never his sidekick they were siblings 😂😂😂

[@sexual-harassment-panda]

​@@ShuckyDucky09initially then they became cousins then friends

[@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001]

I remember when they were BOTH sidekicks to Gangrel.

[@Monty_McFly]

Im so proud of Christian. This is by far his best work as a singles wrestler in his career. He is a well seasoned veteran.

[@tomkee4479]

And that is saying something if u think about it! Because his run as a singles heel back around 2005ish when he started wearing the cool jump suits and first had the new cool ass theme music. He had tomko and had a pretty good feud with Cena. Those few years was what really established him as a main event star. But u may be right this run in aew as a heel could even be a bit better than that run. Christian is, has and prob always will be severely underated. He is head and shoulders above almost anyone he steps into the ring with in every category.

[@JusRed48]

This is not better than his Impact rise as Christian Cage initially but I'd put it as a clear, solid 2nd so far.

[@DadTalksLive]

Great heel work

[@Monty_McFly]

@@JusRed48 his impact run was good, but btwn his mic skills and wrestling ability and the way the crowd pops when his music hits, I think this is his best run. But he did have some memorable moments on impact.

[@ituewar322]

​@@Monty_McFlyif we want to talk about pops, go to watch hes entrance in 2005, it was awesome!

[@Senior-Nocommentary]

Christian proving why he is the best heel in the business with just one word.

[@theaterthug7]

EXPERIENCE!

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

​@@theaterthug7 The Father Figure keeps setting the bar 😂....

[@LeeEverett1]

He said 3 words lol

[@michaelfalkner1186]

They edited the other two.

[@brianmiller5750]

I think it might happen eventually, but right now Christian is just being too damn good as a heel

[@Voreten]

Adam is delivering lines like he's Bryan Cranston. Christian is giving Oscar worthy facial expressions and body language, only saying one line the whole scene. And the camera work is ON POINT. This is promo of the year...

[@Janine.Najarian]

The glazing has to stop

[@robqwert2696]

@@Janine.Najarian glazing is a zoomer term. call it meat riding

[@Brook11223]

Man this is the final destination for both Edge and Christian. They started with Gangrel part of the Brood and now as stars in their own right. What a journey they have had.

[@Fatboyjo2.1]

Who is edge

[@nyghtmareinmi]

No they started as Sexton Hardcastle and Christian Cage

[@S_nino7]

Edge always been a star

[@KarrionKrossWWE.]

​@@Fatboyjo2.1who r u?

[@FEARLESSOFFENDO1580]

​@@Fatboyjo2.1are u serious

[@miguelmontero6144]

Incredible ending segment. The emotion that Adam brings is great & Christian is on an all time heel run!

[@TheTony024]

ALL TIME RUN. No doubt the very best work of his entire career.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Best heel of the 2020s

[@spidergoblin.]

I bet he'll turn face someday and teaming up with Copeland for one last run.. Rated Cage or elsw

[@redrick8900]

@@TheTony024 Please. Nothing anyone has done in this company is on the level of E&C.

[@Jonathan-om1wq]

He's been great but 2004/2005 Captain Charisma was his best work imo

[@brandonmurray6522]

Gave me chills to see how Adam Copeland has so much talent being himself. Christian Cage is by far the best heel in the world. Dude literally is gold Everytime he opens his mouth

[@deathrowbbx]

Dom mysterio>>>> christian atm

[@pi3p3rle]

​@@deathrowbbx😂😂😂

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS

[@deathrowbbx]

@@pi3p3rle its a fact in terms of heat dom gets more heat than christian therefore the better heel atm christian is by far the better wrestler tho

[@pi3p3rle]

@@deathrowbbx tbh I understand that point. But heat isn't everything. I doubt that it's real heat because people think he's a real good heel. People just love to hate him. In contrast Christian's Heel promos are one of the best compared to any heel nowadays.

[@doug2731]

Copeland having so much fun in those first 5 minutes or so just shooting from the hip trying stuff. The huge grin after they chanted for him talking about himself in the 3rd person :D

[@glynevans8573]

Honestly THIS is the kind of wrestling and promo I like. It felt real, they did it right, they worked the crowd just enough. It doesn’t need to be overproduced to holy hell, just let the ones who can, do. And these pair do it SO DAMN WELL !

[@powerplay9422]

They basically give their talent creative freedom, so of course this is what you're gonna get.

[@ChuckwaldMartin]

Its good promo but damn they are too old, I'm not interest in watching a stiff old man wrestle. At least not this stiff old man.

[@doristhomas5743]

​@@ChuckwaldMartin that up to them to stop, enjoy why there are here. All I am saying.

[@LiftaLot335]

@@powerplay9422their endless creative freedom ends up hurting the product.

[@mikewillnotdie]

@@ChuckwaldMartin Adam is not Ric Flair levels of old yet. he can still go. and whether or not he decides to retire, it's HIS decision. not yours. so for once in your life just be happy for the guy.

[@mauromapelli4836]

Honestly, one of the most emotional promos I have ever seen in 25+ years of following wrestling. Adam genuinely emotional and enthusiastic of being in AEW, a heartfelt speech, Christian on the verge of tears but so incredibly focused to stay in character, the ending, the off-screen spears. Cannot wait to see how all this unfolds.

[@Mo-gg8ts]

Adam tribute to Sting is incredible ❤❤❤

[@jesserinseattle]

This man is so incredibly happy, you can't help but feel happy listening to him and watching him emote all over the ring.

[@skyMcWeeds]

I feel so old now but damn it like I'm a teen once again seeing this reunion happen and the promos

[@johnthegreat]

How old are u,do u remember verne gagne, stu hart,McMahon sr,or wahoo and bruiser,and crusher,the brain

[@JT-di1uz]

This is gonna be a slow burn to them being a duo, and I'm so happy they're gonna take their time. These two deserve the perfect story.

[@monkeyprodigy161]

Personally I’d like to see them as heels.

[@reddeath5791]

@@monkeyprodigy161I dunno if the fans will allow them to be heels tbh. When Adam turned heel in 2022 the fans refused to boo him, even going as far as to agree with him when he would talk shit to them in his promos

[@monkeyprodigy161]

@@reddeath5791 Probably not. I’m just nostalgic for 2005.😂

[@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza]

Hope injuries don't become a factor there again

[@grammysworld5449]

​@@monkeyprodigy161He got very lucky with circumstances there.. He was a failed heel in the main event picture not too long before that with HBK, Benoit, Jericho, and HHH

[@njengakim]

This promo is gold from both guys. Adams pours out his soul and christian brutally rebuffs him with three words. Making of an exciting feud/partnership.

[@sajanaryal6932]

This is probably the most natural promo I've heard in AEW so far. This company is truly getting RATED R.

[@lemmie_live5969]

that was attitude era energy

[@blastfrompast8997]

@@benjaminnathan7464 hmm strange, edge is trending number 1 from sundays paperview and now trending number 3 in this vid, and getting millions of views on both vids on youtube...hmm. i guess cable tv is really dead

[@lemmyxpro]

​@@benjaminnathan7464??????????

[@lemmyxpro]

@@benjaminnathan7464 did you completely misunderstand my reply? I was wondering WTF your comment even meant in the first place... 😂

[@Alactic]

@@blastfrompast8997 you realize trending is diff for everyone

[@jasonbommerify]

You can see how emotional Cage was during the hug, having to remain in character was killing him.

[@godisgood1359]

Oh. You are one of those people that knows how someone feels and knows what they are thinking

[@kabiruddin434]

This segment was excellent. No contact. Just 3 simple words by Christian Cage. What a way to kick this rivalry off.

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

These two are going to create some magic as rivals and even better when they do eventually reunite for one last run 🔥....

[@YoungHungryy]

It’s gonna be so good when they eventually team together

[@TheBronzeArmy]

Simply standing face to face without even saying a word yet is already awesome.

[@sonicthekid249]

They should’ve have teamed up I would have preferred that

[@i.still.function3463]

WTF did he say? All I got was "GOAT" so is that Edge I MEAN ADAM'S weakness??

[@ericofficially]

Christian doing the best work across all his eras. But damn, Adam being all smiles and being real there is so refreshing. I can't wait to see his future with us play out.

[@chrismlone]

Christian is easily the best thing in the entire wrestling industry right now, Unbelievable talent.

[@kenrickkahn]

Christian is doing the best work of his life... Dude is on fire 🔥

[@dejannickolaeff1226]

❤

[@demonNthesn0w]

Too bad Vince didn’t see it

[@captainz-man7708]

@@demonNthesn0wVince and certain wrestlers didn’t see a lot.

[@JBEAN]

Don't be dumb 😂😂😂

[@MrListonK]

I don't follow wrestling anymore. I saw this announcement on my feed, and I had to see it for myself. The attitude era, the ruthless aggression era are what I grew up with, and all I felt was a wave of nostalgia. My wife and I sat watching this with zero context, and had smiles across our faces, cheering at this goofy thing. Thanks, guys. You have no idea how much this meant to us, just to have some fun.

[@ptahhoteptmu264]

Watch AEW. They've managed to bring back old school fans to the new school. Its really good.

[@brokencactus3160]

This is the best version of Christian. He is on fire. Clearly the number one heel in AEW and one of the best in the business today.

[@marquesmorgan7297]

The best heel in the business today

[@DonTheMoron716]

Easily the best heel right now. Always in character.

[@karimhussein3610]

Don Callis is a close second - if you include managers anyway

[@realitygamedesign]

Absolutory not. That would be Dirty Dom.

[@zs8796]

299 likes, let me fix that and give you 300.

[@landmarkcreations1183]

This is the best version of Christian ever in my opinion. Loved E and C as a tag and his tantrum heel run but this is the greatest yet

[@Rainstorm2522]

You’re not wrong

[@Dag_nasty2934]

Its amazing how Adam Copeland and Christian Cage still put up amazing show and compelling storytelling. happy to see AEW is making it all happen

[@Randymountaine]

Christian is loving every second of this, the storyline is going to be great

[@jameskehoe5091]

Having them both in AEW, and still being in good shape. This will be a great thing for AEW. Feuds, run ins, I mean, its going to be great!

[@ninjanunch27]

I love how legit happy Adam is in AEW. Like hes finally free and rejuvenated. Cant wait to see this long time fued with Christian come full circle. Legend Rated R

[@LewisCutbirth-y8j]

He's one neck injury away from a wheel chair...In AEW the company with the most botches will end his career with in a couple months

[@davidmink6686]

Christian is on a whole other level. Best heel in the company.

[@DeathByRickenbacker]

Easily done in a company with zero stars

[@FelipeYoshioCordeirodeSouza]

Finally

[@JamesBrown-hr2gp]

Yea unless we get been Edge lol. We all know Heel Edge.

[@rohitchaoji]

@@JamesBrown-hr2gpWe all know Heel Edge for sure, but I really doubt any of his future heel runs could be as incredible as his first Rated R run. Or maybe I'm wrong, I've been proven wrong in pro wrestling before.

[@mdasad9686]

@@DeathByRickenbacker you're just blind to not see any stars there, and just because you can't see them doesn't mean there ain't any.

[@josepgutierrez22]

Christian is a freaking legend. I feel like he doesn’t get enough credit

[@lucasconforto5315]

Finally a company that treats no only Adam as a top star, but also Christian, they two are top tier talent.

[@Ma-kf3fg]

Finally? Those guys held multiple championships before AEW.

[@mansfieldetienne4984]

This guy

[@oseboodigie8406]

​@@Ma-kf3fgpeople will come out and say funny stuff that makes sense to only them

[@ericstorm124]

@@mansfieldetienne4984I know, what’s he smoking ? Edge, a multiple time world champion, Christian a multiple time champion. Copious main events, wrestlemania’s. But nah the big DUB never treated them right

[@HellRazer-187]

Drugs are bad ok

[@Polaris2000-]

Christian is the underrated MVP of AEW. Bro is the kind of heel most aspire to be.

[@giantreddevil]

"Go F*** Yourself." Those three words just killed it with Christian Cage. What a bitter heel he is. Fantastic stuff.

[@benaramsdale]

It’s funny how Adam spoke about Sting making people feel. It was obvious the Christian swerve was coming after the hug but when he said ‘Go F Yourself,’ I felt it! Great heel work and storytelling from both.

[@jonathanoscategui2678]

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage in the same ring together will forever be immortalized as a top ten greatest moment in AEW history 🔥....

[@jason-s8c]

Edge is BETTER than CM JUNK

[@James-if3kc]

Anyone is.@@jason-s8c

[@QBryant14]

I'm still shocked that edge is in aew I can't wait for edge to face mjf adam cole and Christian cage those matches are going to be 🔥🔥🔥

[@kenrickkahn]

​​@@jason-s8c I agree but I do like CM Punk.. What bothers me with Punk is that he can't control his attitude and emotions.. He's too out of control right now..

[@James-if3kc]

He always has been.@@kenrickkahn

[@rob604]

Absolute legends and two of the best to ever do it. I’m my early 30’s now and I’ve been watching these two since I was a little kid, always been two of my absolute favorites over the years and across promotions. Being able to watch them in the same ring in 2023 after they almost had to retire due to injuries years ago..

[@gregoriocanty2338]

Remember we reek of awesomeness and 5 seconds of flash photography? Those were the days!

[@ibn1989]

@@gregoriocanty2338 classic

[@colinweir3204]

​@gregoriocanty2338 weren't they also partly responsible for starting the 'You Suck' chants for Angle as well? 😂

[@Beelzebubb10]

I really appreciate AEW for creating a new tron with tremendous effort, and not just settling for an 'R'.

[@MrBlack252]

It's literally just a skull with wings and an R.....

[@buffy10TD]

​@@MrBlack252Just be happy it wasn't just a giant R on the tron the whole time

[@MrBlack252]

@@buffy10TD it practically was though just with a skull and wings.

[@joshschneider9766]

It wasn't exactly revolutionary but that's ok I enjoyed it, especially combined with the pyro.

[@emanue2ls]

Where are the trons of our childhood where you could see highlights of what your favorite wrestler can do in the ring? 😢

[@ofekaltovsky826]

Man, I love Adam. I remember first seeing him back in 2003 when I was 6 years old and seeing him still doing it 20 years later just gives me a massive smile. AEW is RATED R!

[@clydebarrow2.023]

His early WWF edge and Christian brood days are great too. He's always been great.

[@daschwah]

Man, this was good. Don’t think these guys have ever had the time to run a segment like this together.

[@gta_3714]

This entire segment was perfect from start to finish. The passion, the crowd reaction it was all perfect and gave me chills from head to toe

[@lamarwest9467]

Adam Copeland brings a cool & truly astonishing vibe in any sort of organization, particularly AEW.

[@cliffordjackson3]

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[@abhimalik6136]

thats what you marks said about CM PUNK

[@juliovillasenor4464]

These two just went out there and put on a masterpiece. Totally invested and looking forward to what’s next

[@uttermanbo]

Adam bringing up what happened to him by judgment Day was a great tip of the cap. Christian also knows he's always been considered the second guy in their tag team. He wants to be the leader.

[@JD1710a]

I liked that too. That's one thing about AEW that I've always liked. They'll talk about what happened to someone in another company if it adds to the story. Love that!

[@BobSaysWhat22]

Hats off to his daughter. She said exactly what Adam wanted to hear.

[@bensmith5231]

You mean Adam did a great story telling lol 😂😂

[@bobobeware9474]

bur Uncle Jay does only wants to have fun with dead fathers

[@c0Ld]

It's scripted, big guy

[@justsolid8741]

Lmao man what

[@stonecold8778]

What his daughter realy said was: " I want icecream for lunch"

[@bdwill1]

Christian is such a tool, and I love it! Props to the AEW Social media team. You make sure that the highlights are posted quickly, and you make sure the hottest , most wanted segments are up.

[@koko-dg5ud]

his heel turn is good

[@bmbxiii2045]

Yeah… he’s got a chiseled 6 pack and wears a turtleneck to wrestle 😂 he’s fantastic

[@mauricobian]

Definitely a brand new media team 🙌🙌🙌 this is awesome

[@gunnyo50]

The show just went off the air just only a few hours ago and they already posted clips of the various segments and matches in quick order. This is a hell of a lot better than there was a few years ago when it took virtually the whole day to post highlights of Dynamite.

[@YaowBucketHEAD]

Unfortunately I work overnights during the week so these highlights on KZbin is the only way I've been able to keep up with AEW. Damn responsibilities.

[@Fitzpatrix1]

I've been a fan of Christian Cage since he was Gangrel's apprentice. It's wonderful to see a lot of newer fans witness how talented he's always been.

[@TehCream]

I’m not even a fan of wrestling anymore, haven’t watched in years but I see clips here and there of current happenings. This right here is an incredible thing to see. These two in the Twilight of their careers, and still in the best places they could be, and standing in a ring together once again. Crazy sight.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Was the same as you this company sucked me back into a year or two ago it's worth it

[@RedShogun13]

It is (and I can’t stress this enough) SO good to have Copeland in AEW. The brand is kind of missing the style of promo and work that he does and so good to see him what he does best in an All Elite ring.

[@cliffordjackson3]

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[@theh0lybible]

Tremendous heel work from Christian, looking forward to this storyline.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS same.

[@Christian-ft9ml]

I really think this is the best version of Christian, and would be half disappointed to see him drop the title to Adam. Unless dropping it to Bryan would help his character save more face, since let's face it, very few people are gonna lose to Bryan within the next year.

[@mertsaracoglu5140]

Edge's reference to judgment day on 10:30 was not expected. What a promo.

[@TMPS93]

I love that Excalibur explained the story of Adam and Christian for the younger fans. We need MORE of that in wrestling. Not everyone knows the complete history of pro wrestling, lets clue in the new viewers and welcome them with open arms

[@michaelhauser6440]

That's Aew's fault. They never explain anything. They always assume everyone is a smark

[@bekindtoanimals2189]

How do we explain Edge's jacket? 1980's Klingon attire?

[@sanyadev97]

Wrestling multiverse when?

[@johnmcnamara8741]

I agree with you, but this is actually one of the times where they didn’t need too 😂 They should do it with this indie guys and new Japan guys.

[@ebadsheikh792]

@@michaelhauser6440 What don't they explain? Literally every old school feud they pick up from ages ago is fully explained before getting to it. Like, no one would've cared about Eddie v Claudio if the entire history between the two wasn't shared over multiple promos and vignettes.

[@AceAndThings]

This means so much to us E&c marks. Not just because they're still around, but that they're both still at the peak of their games somehow despite all the years and injuries. There is insabe power in their combined passion, experience and creativity.

[@Jonathan-om1wq]

For real. Christian was retired for 7 years, Edge was retired for 10 -- **nobody** would've seen this coming in the late 2010s

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS dude.

[@EXTIINCT_]

@@Jonathan-om1wq fr. After all the times Christian popped in somewhere to be enhancement it's so good to see him actually doing something

[@bigtatsu]

Totally. I love E&C...this has always been a dream of mine.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Christian made debut at AEW in 2021

[@americanmeowth3336]

All right. So we've just seen two of the greatest pro wrestlers of the last 20 years legit drop a master class in hooking an audience, building the emotions and make everyone want to see the "more" of these characters. Effortlessly. Now, that's professional wrestling!

[@mitchbuff]

I know right? It’s not that hard to show a little vulnerability

[@ConservativeKetchup]

I haven't seen Adam Copeland this happy in years 🥲

[@Garf_malarf]

Christian and edge are proof that if you take care of yourself you can wrestle at any age and make it work like you have never lost a step. Great signing by AEW and I cannot wait to see what’s in store for these two legends.

[@-The-Darkside]

When wcw pushed old guys (way younger than edge), Jericho and Co complained they were pushing the old guys and left. Now aew does it, it's fine.. Hypocrites.

[@0zone_X-u9x]

yeah, taking care of yourself is surely a golden way to preserve your physical abilities in the later years even tho the body slowed down due to age (which is normal)... Most wrestlers give their all in their 20s and 30s and when they reach their mid 40s they look 65... people need to preserve themselves, thats what separates the average joes from the genetic gifted athletes like Brock Lesnar which is going with the same intensity in his mid 40s

[@laregalade3069]

@@-The-Darkside yeah but the old guys they pushed sucked ass, and don't say AEW didnt created any new young star, I have at least a list of 20 wrestlers who was not famous before

[@chrismalinowski654]

Hypocrites? Nice try but youre wrong. MJF is 27 and is their world champion. Hulk hogan was over 50 and held that title hostage. If you seriously think aew hasnt pushed young talent better than wcw did you’re absolutely clueless and grasping for straws. Literally every champion on their roster besides christian is under 40.

[@mattd9881]

@@chrismalinowski654 Billy Gunn is 60 holding the trio tag titles.

[@crazyhercules9442]

I honestly wasn’t expecting to ever see Christian and Adam together in a pro wrestling show like this ever again. This was a welcome surprise. For sure.

[@derpderpin1568]

Til you realize it's still this incredibly old version of them and it's AEW and nothing good ever happens.

[@crazyhercules9442]

@@derpderpin1568 lol, silly me to forget about the killjoys like you. You’re entitled to your opinion, bro. I’m not going to argue.

[@newerest1]

​@@crazyhercules9442we are just worried that edge is gonna be permanently injured by the idiot wrestlers on aew wanting spot fests

[@crazyhercules9442]

@@newerest1 given most of the AEW roster are made up of young upstarts, point taken. But I think there’ll be a fair deal of receipts being handed out, though. I’m personally not too worried about it. Edge still has another 20 years left, I’m sure.

[@upnerom4565]

@@crazyhercules9442WHAT?

[@sonicheroxd5767]

It is crazy that for the first time, Christian finally feels on the same level or even a level above Adam now.

[@nothingisoriginal400]

truly this comment is gold!!!

[@martinsch]

Yeah man. Never imagined that in a million years.

[@ttg.bchizzle]

Same with Cody and Goldust.

[@azku]

Yeah man! I think they are gonna go with that angle for a while before they finally team up again.

[@KermitOfWar]

So true.

[@robertkomninos4220]

Damn, this is crazy, I haven’t seen them together in over 20 years!

[@lawlowmusic5571]

Since the 2020 Royal Rumble that i’ve truly seen Adam look this happy ❤️

[@ricardobjj24]

I'll never get tired of seeing his entrance. One of the greatest of all time

[@Snotzalotz]

Iconic, best theme song on wrestling history as well

[@ShaneDouglas713]

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[@DragONheart27X]

Can I just say I love this era in wrestling where even if they switch companies they can now keep their music, their presentation, it just feels so good, no matter where Edge goes, he got Metallingus, no matter where Punk goes he got Cult, no matter where Cody goes he got Kingdom, etc.

[@jerseyhammer1951]

I wonder how much Khan is shelling out for rights to these songs.

[@Imperfect-Faith]

@@jerseyhammer1951I think Adam knows the people personally who made the song he walks out too. So I think Tony’s fine on that I believe

[@zomgwtfrank]

like cody said. the music ties in with the performer, it ties in with the character. without the music, you cant sell yourself to the fans

[@ozzybloke-craig3690]

@@jerseyhammer1951Adam knows them personally. He was given their blessing to take the song with hm.

[@quintesscence]

AC is actually friends with Alter Bridge, with Mark Tremonti in particular, according to the press conference.

[@LeePrice00]

I love how Adam added just the right touches of inside life of them being such close friends. Especially the poster at the barbershop so Christian could have his hair cut the same as Sting. 😂😂. Classic storytelling.

[@Nfoster1916]

One response while maintaining his heel character has just define a huge initial story for Adam Copeland and Chrisian Cage in AEW. I can't wait to see how this goes. A & C has to happen! Brillaint.

[@keith_dark_savagethomas6385]

11:17 Christian trying not to tear up😂😂😂😂😂 glade to see these two back in a wrestling ring together

[@trip5kash]

No lie this brought tears to my eyes! So happy to be apart of the wrestling world .. my favorite tag team ever! 2 decades later and they’re still going. I was born in 99’ lol

[@aaronlinton-chambers]

Is it safe to say Christian is cementing his legacy as one of greatest heels of our generation ?

[@chezfarach001]

this is what aew needs, MORE PROMOS AND STORIES LIKE THESE. the newer guys need to take notes from edge and christian

[@Envengerx]

I was thinking the same, this is theater.

[@djmistiso]

I absolutely cannot wait to see them eventually reunite and go on a run that will be nothing short of a Masterclass in tag team wrestling.

[@justin747]

They already do. Yall just don't watch

[@_theworstguy_]

who's edge

[@TheTony024]

I like that comment Adam made about Luchasaurus and Wayne picking Cage's wrestling mind... Adam and Cage know they're aging. they're regressing physically but at the very best of their mic skills. The next gen is so close to taking over, it practically has since this was mid card tv belt segment. I'd love to see MJF vs Cage or vs Copeland. the promos would go crazy.

[@culturedsquid8442]

It's scary how much better Adam Copeland is at cutting promos when he doesn't have a team of people write them for him.And he was already good.

[@daveeol1987]

An Amazing promo from the heart

[@PLUX4]

Adam has improved so much on promos. When he first became the Rated R Superstar as well as his acting roles outside of wrestling, has really helped him.

[@bol3iz]

Because he was raised in a generation where people knew their fucking genders

[@quanmusic6851]

@@bol3izexactly 100% 😂💯

[@Spaced92]

Well even if he still had to do what creative wanted, back then it was swink or swim back in the Attitude Era. Not many wrestlers left are really suited to the AEW style.

[@NejiHyuga961]

You just know Adam Copeland’s AEW heel run is going to be insane.

[@dilkashh-nagme]

Yeah I want to see since we couldn't see punk's heel run.

[@justmytwobits]

Or Christian Cage’s face run..

[@soumitramukherjee6222]

@@justmytwobits punk vs edge will be the biggest match ever in AEW till date. If that happens somehow

[@BirdFather0]

add y2j and new heel stable let them 3 kick ass for a year

[@letstalkandshareideas509]

​@@soumitramukherjee6222 I don't think they are interested to bring him back

[@xerowon3490]

Currently #3 on trending. Very wow I'm lovin this era of wrestling so much

[@efng21]

If Edge and Christian dont win the AEW tag titles together before they retire from AEW ... its an unforgivable missed opportunity.

[@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327]

It also needs to be a tlc match

[@Stonehorn]

@@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327he will never do a tlc match ever again. His neck can’t take it.

[@sagorbarua5775]

Its adam

[@randyorton01]

Seeing Adam and Christian back in the same ring together Reeks of Awesomeness!!!!

[@embalancer6146]

Anyone know when was the time before?

[@spritezero79]

Can I get a 5 second pose!

[@pl5624]

Got their flash photography moment...

[@sanji1259]

this is even bigger than many realize...he is one of the hungriest, most motivated player in the game. Very smart and obsessed with performing! he will put aew on another level overall!!

[@santiagobriones410]

This story hasn't even begun but you can already see the end game and the story told will be beautiful when it's all said and done. I'm here for it.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Let the "I'm here for it" and similar gen Z internet speak die off

[@xavierwilliams2228]

Exactly

[@ugobrown2357]

@@jarlwhiterun7478I’m here for it ain’t even that bad, you gotta be old like 30+

[@cliffordjackson3]

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