Article: In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet on INSIGHT, WWE Hall of Famer Edge (Adam Copeland) heaped praise on his real-life best friend and tag team partner, Christian Cage (Jay Reso), for his career breakthrough in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Edge, who joined AEW in 2023, noted that Christian Cage’s heel turn in 2022 has been one of the most entertaining and detestable angles in the promotion.
According to Edge, Christian Cage’s character transformation from a mentor to Jungle Boy to a cunning and ruthless heel has been a highlight of his career. Edge believes that Christian Cage’s current persona, which thrives on mind games, is the best work he has done in his career, and credits AEW for giving him the freedom to explore his gimmick.
Edge, who is best known for his tag team run with Christian Cage in WWE, where they won the WWE World Tag Team Championship seven times, stated that his friend’s heel turn has been nothing short of remarkable. He expressed admiration for how Christian Cage has successfully transitioned from a beloved figure to a conniving and vicious character, leading a stable called The Patriarchy and using his associate Killswitch to do his dirty work.
In the same interview, Edge discussed how it feels to see his real-life best friend speaking ill of the dead on AEW TV, a testament to Christian Cage’s commitment to his character. The Rated-R Superstar also recalled his recent “I Quit” match against Captain Charisma on Dynamite, which saw him emerge victorious and become the new TNT Champion. Christian Cage has since returned to challenge Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship at the Double or Nothing event.
Edge’s praise for Christian Cage’s work in AEW is a testament to the impact that the 50-year-old veteran has had on the promotion. With his current storyline and character development, Christian Cage is proving that even in his later years, he still has what it takes to be a top star in professional wrestling.