AEW's Brian Cage Shoots Down Injury Speculation

Brian Cage speaks out on speculation he is injured.

Brian Cage
AEW

It's been a while since wrestling fans have seen Brian Cage on AEW programming, but the big man wants you to know this isn't due to injury.

The former FTW World Champion has addressed the speculation about his sidelining on Twitter. On Thursday, he stated claims of knee and shoulder problems were false, as were additional "unspecified" reports.

Said Cage:-

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The 38-year-old's AEW career has been one of the most curious in the company's short history. Signed in January 2020 and debuting after recovering from injury that May, he initially looked set for a considerable push, starring, as he did, in a short World Title program with Jon Moxley. But when Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Hook came into Team Taz, Cage slipped from prominence. He is currently approaching a full year off AEW television after last appearing on the 8 October 2021 Rampage.

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Despite his lack of usage, AEW opted to utilise a one-year extension clause on Cage's contract in April, surprising even Brian himself.

Cage's last appearance in a Tony Khan-helmed promotion was at ROH Supercard Of Honor in April, where he joined Tully Blanchard Enterprises with the Gates of Agony. He hadn't been announced for tomorrow's Supercard Of Honor 2022 show at the time of writing.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.