Adam Copeland could have his final international match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

Cope, ready to compete in London as if it were the last time

Christian Cage and Cope will team up again nearly fifteen years after their last match together

Adam Copeland
Photo Credit: AEW
Antonio Rubio
Antonio Rubio
Published 08/23/2025

Adam Copeland will be one of the protagonists of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, a PPV that will take place tomorrow at the O2 in London, England, and which could mark the legend's last match outside of North America. Copeland's retirement is getting closer, and the legend is aware that any match abroad could be the last of his career.

"The last time I wrestled in London was in 2010 against Chris Jericho and Jake Hagar (Jack Swagger) for the World Heavyweight Championship. I've had a long drought since then. Tomorrow all that changes when I team up with Christian Cage for the first time since 2011 at Forbidden Door 2025 against Kip Sabian and Killswitch," he wrote in a post on his Instagram account.

"I've seen some familiar faces and had very pleasant interactions with the people here this week. It's great to see them all again," he continued. "I have to treat every time I wrestle abroad as if it could be the last time I do it in that city. So tomorrow I plan to soak it all in. Bring some strong lungs, London! Let's have some fun."

Copeland and Christian will join forces for the first time in almost fifteen years to face Killswitch and Kip Sabian, former teammates of "The Patriarchy." One of the most beloved teams by wrestling fans will return to action, for the first time in AEW, in what could be Copeland's final stage as a professional wrestler. "The Rated-R Superstar" has expressed on several occasions his desire to end his career alongside his best friend, which is why he signed with Tony Khan's company. There are rumors that they could soon compete for the World Tag Team Championships.