On a recent edition of his “Strictly Business” podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed Adam Copeland leaving WWE, his debut for AEW at WrestleDream 2023, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Adam Copeland signing with AEW: “I’m happy for him. I like him a lot and I congratulated him after his last appearance in Toronto. He’s an amazingly talented guy. And you and I talked about his options. And I think I said if indeed he chose to go, it was likely because he wanted to end his career with Christian. And I think that probably, if I had to guess, had a lot to do with it, that is the fact that he’s not ready to hang it up yet and I think here’s the thing I really respect about Adam, the fact that he can recognize that. The character Edge and the backstory in the history. Had run its course because it does. And you hate to see people hanging on to the point where. They’re just not what they used to be. And when you can see that coming, when you can feel that and you can look around you and say, I’ve worked with that. Oh, yeah. But I could, oh, I’ve worked with him too. Well, how about. Oh, we’ve already done that. You know, you get to a point where you’re just bouncing into walls and or off of walls. So the fact that he can go to work with very close friends, perhaps have some great matches and stories that we haven’t seen before is a different character. Good for him. Good for him. I hope that it ends well. The track record for WWE Talent going to AEW has not necessarily been. Exciting. I think it’s been disappointing for a lot of the characters that have come from WWE, too. But we’ll see. That doesn’t mean that things won’t change.”
On Copeland using Rated-R Superstar nickname: “Surprised me that that really surprised me because it was in use prior. Look, I’m not, you know, Mike Dockins, the gimmick attorney. I’m not a trademark expert, but, when I read that, I was shocked, not shocked, but I was surprised. And I want to follow through with that because it was really, you know, to have the Rated-R Superstar, which is only we only recognize because it was a part of his character in WWE. And then to be able to take that with him, I found that to be interesting. That’s the best way to say it. And I think the fact that he brought his music with him is going to help substantially because he’s no longer an edge. He’s creating a new character, which is exciting. Don’t get me wrong, it can be a fun challenge, but it can also be a little bit of an uphill, uphill climb because you’re re-establishing a character to be able to bring back some of that IP, some of the things that people recognize you for, whether it’s rated R superstar or his music or whatever, is helpful. Very, very much so.”
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Adam Copeland, also known as Edge, recently made headlines with his departure from WWE and his debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at WrestleDream 2023. In a recent episode of his podcast “Strictly Business,” Eric Bischoff discussed Copeland’s move and shared his thoughts on the matter.
Bischoff expressed his happiness for Copeland and congratulated him on his last appearance in Toronto. He praised Copeland’s talent and acknowledged that his decision to leave WWE was likely influenced by his desire to end his career with his close friend Christian. Bischoff respected Copeland’s ability to recognize when a character has run its course and when it’s time to move on. He emphasized the importance of not hanging on to a character past its prime and the need for new challenges and fresh stories.
Discussing the trend of WWE talent moving to AEW, Bischoff acknowledged that the track record hasn’t been particularly exciting. Many characters who made the transition from WWE to AEW have faced disappointment. However, he remained optimistic that things could change in the future.
One surprising aspect for Bischoff was Copeland’s use of the “Rated-R Superstar” nickname in AEW. He found it interesting that Copeland was able to take the nickname with him, considering it was associated with his character in WWE. Bischoff also mentioned that Copeland bringing his music with him would be beneficial in establishing his new character in AEW.
Overall, Bischoff’s comments highlighted his support for Copeland’s decision to join AEW and his belief in Copeland’s talent and ability to create a new character. While acknowledging the challenges that come with re-establishing a character, Bischoff expressed optimism about Copeland’s future in AEW.
In conclusion, Adam Copeland’s departure from WWE and his debut in AEW have generated excitement and discussion within the wrestling community. Eric Bischoff’s comments on his podcast shed light on Copeland’s decision and the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for him in AEW. Wrestling fans will undoubtedly be eagerly following Copeland’s journey in his new wrestling home.