Pro wrestling greats Adam Copeland, Christian Cage talk AEW's growth, working for Tony Khan

Pro wrestling greats Adam Copeland and Christian Cage push back on criticism All Elite Wrestling has received as it's grown in recent years.

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) stars Adam Copeland and Christian Cage have been among the veterans to join the promotion and bolster the roster with their vast experience in the business.

AEW got off to a hot start in 2019 when Tony Khan founded the company, promising an alternative variety of wrestling that most fans at the time hadn’t seen in a while — or at all. 

Fast-forward to 2024, and AEW has remained one of the top wrestling promotions in the U.S.

With that has come increased scrutiny over ratings, attendance and even the performances inside and outside the ring.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Professional wrestler Christian Cage sounds the siren prior to Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars at T-Mobile Arena on May 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Zak Krill/NHLI via Getty Images)

Cage, who made his AEW debut at Revolution in 2021, told Fox News Digital in a recent interview most people tend to forget how young the company still is compared to others.

"I think people also forget the fact that we’re a company that’s still in its infancy," Cage said. "The company has only been around for five years. So, yes, there’s still going to be growing pains. The company has grown tremendously in that time — probably faster than any wrestling promotion in history. 

"We’re putting how many thousands of people at Wembley Stadium two years in a row. It’s unheard of how fast this company has grown. But people should take into account that there’s still things to iron out when you’re that