AEW News Roundup: Legendary WWE duo reunites on Dynamite, Tony Khan takes action against two major names, Mercedes Mone's opponent revealed

Welcome along to the latest edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's AEW News Roundup. Today, we have big news involving top All Elite Wrestling stars, including Mercedes Mone and President Tony Khan, among others.

A legendary tag team, which made its name in WWE, has reunited on AEW TV. Meanwhile, Tony Khan has taken major action against two big names in the promotion, and another one of Mercedes Mone's opponents for Forbidden Door has been revealed. We've got some headline-making stories today coming out of Jacksonville, so without further ado, let's dive in:

#4. Cope (FKA Edge) and Christian Cage reunite on AEW Dynamite

Last night on AEW Dynamite, fans witnessed the long-awaited reunion of Cope and Christian Cage, popularly known as “Edge and Christian” during their time in WWE. The moment unfolded after Cope’s match against FTR’s manager, Stokely. The 34-year-old had previously filed a restraining order against Cope to protect Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, but that was overturned during the show.

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After the match, FTR attacked Cope, prompting Christian Cage to rush to the ring with the infamous "spike" in hand to make the save. Christian fended off not only FTR but also his former Patriarchy stablemates Nick Wayne and Kip Sabian. When the dust settled, The Rated-R Superstar and Cage found themselves alone in the ring, realizing they had just fought side-by-side once again. The two embraced in an emotional hug, drawing a thunderous crowd reaction.

#3. Charlotte Flair calls Britt Baker "pretty"

Fans were recently treated to an exchange between WWE star Charlotte Flair and Britt Baker on social media. Baker, who has been absent from AEW television since November 13, 2024, shared a set of beachside photographs on Instagram. Charlotte Flair commented on the post, calling The D.M.D. "pretty."

"Pretty!!!!!!!" Flair wrote.

You can check out the post here.

Meanwhile, Baker’s absence from AEW has been a topic of speculation, with reports suggesting she is not injured but may be at odds with the promotion. The former AEW Women’s World Champion has previously expressed interest in wrestling Charlotte Flair, stating in a 2023 interview that she would love to lock horns with The Queen and other members of WWE’s Four Horsewomen.

#2. CMLL's Persephone will be Mercedes Mone’s second opponent at Forbidden Door

AEW has confirmed the second challenger in Mercedes Mone’s upcoming TBS Championship defense at Forbidden Door 2025. The CEO will defend the title in a four-way match, with Alex Windsor already announced as the first challenger representing the Jacksonville-based promotion. The second competitor revealed is Persephone, who will be representing CMLL in the match.

Last week, Mercedes Mone returned to All Elite Wrestling programming on Dynamite for the first time since her unsuccessful bid to capture the Women’s World Championship from Toni Storm at All In: Texas. Her return saw her immediately re-enter the spotlight in the TBS Title picture, with Forbidden Door set to feature talent from multiple promotions competing for the gold.

#1. Tony Khan fines The Young Bucks

Tony Khan has fined The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) for their actions during an eight-man tag team match on Dynamite last night. The incident occurred when the duo attacked ring announcer Justin Roberts at ringside, delivering a Double Superkick that left Roberts incapacitated.

Following the attack, commentator Tony Schiavone stepped in to take over the ring announcing duties and revealed that Khan had fined the real-life AEW EVPs $10,000 each.

Meanwhile, the Jackson brothers, who recently lost their Executive Vice President position in kayfabe, have been portrayed with fewer privileges on television in recent weeks, including less elaborate entrances.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Yash Mittal