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Edge and Christian reunite at Forbidden Door London

Published 24 August 2025

London is set to host a high-profile chapter in one of professional wrestling’s longest-running partnerships when AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door arrives at The O2 Arena this Sunday. Adam Copeland, known to fans as the Rated-R Superstar, will team with his longtime ally Christian Cage for the first time since 2011, facing Kip Sabian and Killswitch. The event is a cross-promotional showcase broadcast live on pay-per-view, adding extra weight to a match already steeped in history for both competitors.

The pairing of Copeland and Cage is a rare reuniting of two veterans who have enjoyed enduring success in the ring. The two are celebrated for their longevity and for delivering consistently strong performances over the years. In recent months, Copeland has publicly reflected on the significance of this London appearance, underscoring how much a return to the city would mean after a long stretch away from the U.K. This pairing is particularly notable because it marks the first collaboration between the duo in more than a decade, coming at a time when both men bring decades of experience to the match.

The match also carries emotional weight for Copeland personally. He has said that his...

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