Stokely Describes ‘Surreal’ Experience Working with Adam Copeland & Christian Cage

Stokely called his recent run with Adam Copeland and Christian Cage a surreal experience. He spoke ahead of AEW Dynasty 2026. Copeland and Cage will challenge FTR for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at that event.

Stokely on sharing the ring with legends

In an interview with Adam Barnard of Filmogaz.com, Stokely reflected on the matchup. He said the reality of working with such names only hits after he leaves the arena.

He admitted he hates Cope and Christian in storyline. Still, he acknowledged them as true legends. Standing toe-to-toe with those veterans left him feeling humbled.

Moments of perspective

Stokely described the feeling as wild and surreal. He noted he rarely dwells on it during TV, Dynamite, or Collision. The magnitude sinks in on planes and at home.

What this match means

Stokely framed the upcoming pay-per-view as a legacy moment. Beating Copeland and Cage, he said, would secure Stokely & FTR a place in tag history. He added that defeating them on pay-per-view adds weight to that claim.

FTR rivalry and AEW programming

The rivalry with Copeland and Cage has featured prominently on AEW television. Stokely also discussed collaborating with FTR across AEW shows. He emphasized chemistry and long-term storytelling as key elements.

For the full interview and the complete transcript, see Adam Barnard’s piece at Filmogaz.com. Fans can watch AEW Dynasty 2026 to see how the championship match unfolds.