Dax and Cash say Copeland was holding them back—and they were done waiting

Summary

– FTR claimed Adam Copeland used them to extend his own career

– Dax Harwood said Copeland disrespected him and never saw him as an equal

– Tensions exploded on Collision, with FTR attacking Tony Schiavone after a heated confrontation

FTR stunned the wrestling world when they violently turned on Adam Copeland, but now they’ve offered their side of the story—and it’s personal. On the April 12 episode of AEW Collision, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler stepped into the ring to address their controversial actions.

Dax revealed that Copeland, a longtime friend and mentor, had become a roadblock. He accused Copeland of prioritizing his glory over FTR’s careers, using them as background players while chasing one last title run. Harwood admitted the decision wasn’t easy but said the more he watched Copeland operate, the more he realized they had to act.

“He didn’t respect me as a man,” Harwood said. “And if you disrespect me, you have to pay.”

Cash added that for four months, FTR sat idle with no clear direction—only to be cast as “Edgeheads 2.0” for Copeland’s legacy. The breaking point came in Philadelphia, where Dax said he called to take Copeland out and protect FTR’s future.

Things escalated even further when Tony Schiavone entered the ring and confronted them, accusing them of turning their backs on the man who helped elevate their careers. The situation turned volatile when Schiavone brought up Dax’s daughter and how she might feel about her father betraying a friend. FTR snapped and assaulted Tony, leaving him laid out and needing help.

FTR made it clear: they don’t care if fans or wrestlers agree with them. They believe what they did was necessary—and they’re not done yet.