Adam Copeland Set for AEW Return: What You Need to Know

One Big Thing

Adam Copeland (formerly Edge) is expected to return to AEW “imminently” after recovering from a fractured tibia sustained at Double or Nothing in May 2023.

The Details

• Copeland suffered the injury during a TNT Championship match against Malakai Black
• The injury required surgery that became “complicated” due to the fracture location
• He has been cleared to return to training
• Sources expect his return on the January 1 AEW Dynamite in Asheville, NC

Why It Matters

The January 1 show marks AEW’s first simulcast on Max and TBS, making it a significant platform for Copeland’s return. His presence adds star power to what AEW plans to make a “big” event.

Supporting Evidence

• FTR, Copeland’s close friends, hinted they “wouldn’t be coming alone” to the January 1 show
• Multiple AEW sources confirm expectations of his appearance
• Copeland has been recently involved in filming a “television product”

By The Numbers

• 11: Number of WWE World Championships held by Copeland
• 7: Months since his last AEW appearance

What’s Next

With Copeland’s return on the horizon, fans can expect him to make an impact on AEW’s first show of 2024. The timing aligns perfectly with AEW’s expansion to Max streaming platform.

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