Dax Harwood escalated his rivalry with Adam Copeland and Christian Cage during last night’s AEW Collision, vowing to end both of their careers at the upcoming All Out pay-per-view. In a direct promo, Harwood also threatened to end their lives during the match.
Harwood dismissed the upcoming bout as a “charity exhibition” for the legendary duo, who he claimed made their name “with three letters, 25 years ago, ‘TLC.'” He then contrasted their past success with his own team’s accomplishments.
“This match is a charity exhibition for two men who made their name with three letters, 25 years ago, ‘TLC.’ And now you’re looking at the absolute best tag team of all time who built their names on three letters, ‘FTR.’ Unfortunately, Adam (Copeland), unfortunately, Christian, we have to finally end your careers at your hometown in Toronto. Don’t make us end your lfe,” Dax stated.
Harwood’s comments came just days after the tag team match was made official on the August 27 episode of AEW Dynamite. The announcement followed a large brawl involving all four men that required security to separate them. After the fight, Copeland challenged FTR to the match at All Out.
The conflict between Copeland and FTR began months ago at the Dynasty pay-per-view. Harwood and Cash Wheeler turned on Copeland, ending their brief alliance known as “Rated FTR.” The betrayal stemmed from FTR’s belief that teaming with Copeland was hurting their chances of winning the AEW Tag Team Championships.
Copeland’s quest for revenge led to him reuniting with his long-time partner, Christian Cage. The two teamed up for the first time in 14 years at Forbidden Door on August 24, where they defeated Killswitch and Kip Sabian. The reunion occurred after Cage’s own stable had turned on him, with Copeland coming to his aid.
Their match against FTR will take place on September 20 at All Out in their hometown of Toronto, Canada. The event will mark the first time Copeland and Cage have competed in a traditional two-on-two pay-per-view match in Canada since a WWE event in December 1998.