In a recent interview with NHL on ESPN’s The Drop, WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland revealed how much longer he plans to wrestle.
Copeland stated that although retirement is inevitable, he doesn’t intend to hang up his boots as long as he can perform at a certain level. He said,
“Retirement was an option. There were three options. It was WWE, retirement, and once I was free of my contract, AEW was an option. I had those three, and I sat with it, I really did. I had discussions with the family, with my friends, and it really was Lyric, my nine-year-old, put it to me plainly, ‘Are you still having fun?’ ‘Yeah.’ ‘Where are you going to have the most fun?’ ‘With Uncle Jay [Christian Cage].’ It seemed like a no-brainer, and then talking to Tony [Tony Khan], and his excitement levels for it, that gets you excited. We started going down the list and seeing all those potential matchups and the stories we could tell, it got very exciting. I’m also a realist in regard to, there’s only so long that can last. I don’t want to be pulling anything down, I still want to be propping up. I don’t know how long that means, but I do know it gets tougher every year. I feel great and as long as I feel great and feel like I can maintain a certain level, that’s how long I’ll be around.”
Copeland will team with Sting and Darby Allin against Christian Cage, Luchasaurus, and Nick Wayne at AEW Full Gear 2023.
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WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland recently discussed his future in wrestling during an interview with NHL on ESPN’s The Drop. Copeland revealed that while retirement is inevitable, he plans to continue wrestling as long as he can perform at a certain level.
During the interview, Copeland mentioned that he had three options to consider: WWE, retirement, and joining AEW (All Elite Wrestling) once he was free of his contract. After discussing the options with his family and friends, Copeland realized that he was still having fun in the ring and wanted to continue wrestling. He also mentioned that working with his longtime friend and fellow wrestler Christian Cage (known as Uncle Jay to Copeland’s daughter Lyric) was a major factor in his decision.
Copeland also spoke about his conversations with Tony Khan, the founder and CEO of AEW. He mentioned that Khan’s excitement for the potential matchups and stories they could tell in AEW got him even more excited about the opportunity. However, Copeland acknowledged that there is a limit to how long he can continue wrestling at a high level. He wants to leave the industry while still performing at his best and not “pulling anything down.”
While Copeland did not specify how long he plans to continue wrestling, he emphasized that it gets tougher every year. He wants to maintain a certain level of performance and as long as he feels great physically, he will continue to be a part of the wrestling world.
In his next match, Copeland will team up with Sting and Darby Allin to take on Christian Cage, Luchasaurus, and Nick Wayne at AEW Full Gear 2023.
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Overall, Copeland’s interview sheds light on his mindset regarding his wrestling career. While retirement is on the horizon, he plans to continue entertaining fans as long as he can maintain a certain level of performance. His decision to join AEW and work with his friend Christian Cage demonstrates his passion for the industry and his desire to have fun in the ring. Wrestling fans can look forward to seeing Copeland compete in exciting matchups and witness the stories he will help create in AEW.