Folks, if there’s one thing I know, it’s that life is full of ups and downs. And last night at Wembley Stadium, Christian Cage rode that rollercoaster like a pro. What started as a rough night for the former World Trios Champion—who lost his title in a chaotic ladder match—turned into a golden opportunity when he snagged the win in the Casino Gauntlet match, securing himself a future AEW World Title shot. It’s the kind of comeback that makes you think, “This guy might just know what he’s doing.”
Now, let’s talk about this Gauntlet match. Cage didn’t just stroll in and pick up a victory; he had to fight off 19 other hungry competitors, all with their eyes on that World Title prize. But, as they say, it’s not about how many times you get knocked down—it’s about how many times you get up. With a little help from his trusty ally, Killswitch, Cage managed to pin former ROH World Champion Kyle O’Reilly, thanks to a chokeslam that probably had O’Reilly questioning his life choices.
This victory was no walk in the park, folks. The match featured some of wrestling’s biggest names, including the triumphant return of Nigel McGuinness and the AEW debut of the high-flying Ricochet. But it was Christian Cage, ever the wily veteran, who outsmarted and outlasted them all, proving that experience and a little cunning go a long way in this business.
The win didn’t sit well with everyone, though. None other than Hangman Page, who’s been locked in a brutal feud with AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, was hoping to get another shot at the champ. Instead, he was left fuming as Cage celebrated his victory and his ticket to a future title match—one that he can cash in whenever he pleases. And folks, when Cage decides it’s time, you better believe it’ll be a match to remember.