Christian Cage during his TBS Championship run - Credit: AEW
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By Josh Nason F4wonline.com
Former AEW multi-division champion Christian Cage is out of action as he is recovering from broken ribs suffered at last month’s AEW All Out.
AEW Star Christian Cage out due to injury sustained in the ladder match at ALL OUT as announced by Adam Copeland on AEW Dynamite. @GreenvilleSM @therealfreshcha pic.twitter.com/evCG4zlLoO
— GSM Sports (@GSM_Sports13) October 15, 2026
The news was revealed by longtime friend, partner and occasional rival Adam Copeland on Wednesday’s Dynamite moments before he announced his intentions to retire in 2027.
Copeland said that during the three-way ladder match for the titles in Chicago, Cage was thrown into a ladder five minutes into the match where he broke three ribs, one of which was broken in three places. He also suffered a collapsed lung.
Wishing @Christian4Peeps a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 15, 2026
Copeland noted that despite the injuries, Cage was still reaching for the titles while up on the ladder at the end of the match because of his work ethic and for the fans.
There was no announced timetable for the 52-year-old’s return. He has been in AEW since early-2021 and is a former AEW World Tag Team Champion, Trios Champion, and two-time TNT Champion.
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