Brian Cage makes surprise return on AEW Dynamite
After a lengthy absence on the injured list, Brian Cage returned to action on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite in a surprise appearance.
Cage answered TNT Champion Kevin Knight’s open challenge, eventually falling in defeat. Cage did keep his alliance in the Don Callis Family, coming out with Lance Archer, Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta.
The 42-year-old last appeared in AEW as part of the March 19 episode of Collision in a trios match. He wrestled for an indie promotion the following night, suffering a serious knee injury against Chris Masters that required surgery.
Cage made his in-ring return last month for an indie promotion, one of three matches he’s had since being cleared to wrestle.
He’s been part of AEW since May 2020’s Double or Nothing when he made his debut in a Casino ladder match. During his time, he’s never held AEW gold but did have an extended run with the ceremonial FTW title in addition to runs as ROH TV Champion and ROH Six-Man Tag Team Champion.
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