A former WWE champion with an impressive 20 title reigns recently competed in a high-profile tag team match at AEW All In Texas, only to be betrayed by his partner in a shocking turn of events.
The match in question took place between The Hurt Syndicate’s Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, who were defending their AEW World Tag Team Title in a Three-Way Tag Team match against JetSpeed (Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight) and the Patriarchy’s Nick Wayne and leader Christian Cage. The match was filled with excitement and even had FTR observing from ringside, adding to the drama. In the closing moments of the match, The All Mighty Bobby Lashley launched Christian Cage onto FTR, who were perched on the apron, before delivering a decisive spear to secure the victory.
Following the match, tensions escalated as there was a brief confrontation between the Patriarchy and FTR. However, Christian Cage signaled for his group to leave the ring, prompting Nick Wayne to betray his mentor by executing a brutal killswitch on him in the middle of the ring.
Christian Cage, a former two-time World Heavyweight Champion and multiple-time tag team champion in WWE, was moments away from falling victim to a Con-Chair-To attack when he was unexpectedly saved by a returning Cope.
Nick Wayne had been a loyal ally of Christian Cage since their alliance formed back in 2023 at AEW WrestleDream. However, his shocking betrayal at All In 2025 has left fans eagerly awaiting an explanation for his actions and the reasoning behind betraying his “father” figure.
The aftermath of this betrayal sets the stage for a compelling storyline within the AEW universe, as Christian Cage must now navigate the fallout of being betrayed by someone he trusted. With the return of Cope adding another layer of intrigue to the mix, the dynamics within the AEW roster are sure to be shaken up in the coming weeks.
As fans eagerly anticipate Nick Wayne’s explanation for his shocking betrayal, the drama and excitement of AEW All In Texas continue to reverberate throughout the wrestling world. Stay tuned for more developments as this gripping storyline unfolds in the world of professional wrestling.
