41-year-old AEW star gives himself a unique new name

A major AEW star who is currently on hiatus from the Jacksonville-based promotion took to social media today to give himself a new nickname.

The star behind the nickname is Brian Cage, who's been out of action due to multiple injuries. The 41-year-old, last seen on All Elite Wrestling TV on an episode of AEW Collision in March, has undergone two knee surgeries in his time away from the promotion. The former FTW champion was even set to return to the company at AEW All In, but the multiple injuries and surgeries reportedly derailed those plans.

Recently, a fan took to X and posted a video to unveil an action figure of Brian Cage. The Machine responded to the post and gave himself an intriguing new nickname in the process.

"Swolverine....you don't really want it," Cage wrote on X.

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It is worth noting that before his injuries, Cage was being booked as a rising star in the Jacksonville-based promotion and was aligned with Don Callis. Cage had also earlier confirmed in an interview that he was happy being part of the Tony Khan-led promotion. Despite the recent setbacks, it doesn't seem like Cage will leave All Elite Wrestling anytime soon.

AEW's Brian Cage recently also revealed another Brock Lesnar-inspired nickname

Brian Cage has one of the best physiques in pro wrestling today. So naturally, he was compared to other big and ripped guys in the industry, including one Brock Lesnar. The Machine recently revealed that during his time at Lucha Libre promotions like AAA and Lucha Underground, he was given the nickname of "Lucha Lesnar."

"Forgotten nickname. When I was destroying luchadors in AAA and Lucha Underground. #luchalesnar," Brian Cage wrote.

Apart from his physique, Cage is also known to be explosive in the ring like Brock Lesnar, further substantiating the comparisons between the two.

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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.

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