The former WWE superstar Adam Copeland, widely known as Edge, made a momentous jump to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at the recent WrestleDream pay-per-view, marking one of the most significant WWE-to-AEW transitions since AEW’s inception in January 2019.
Copeland, now sharing insights into the motivations behind this career-altering decision, expressed his heartfelt desire to conclude his wrestling journey alongside his longtime friend and current AEW TNT Champion, Christian Cage, known in real life as Jay Reso. He also revealed the pivotal role played by his daughters in shaping this choice.
The personal and emotional aspects of Copeland’s move were revealed in a direct interview with CBS Sports. He said about wanting to finish his illustrious career with Christian Cage, calling it a dream come true.
Copeland described how he explained his options to his children and asked for their feedback during the decision-making process. Lyric, one of his daughters, shared her opinion, and Ruby agreed, advising him to “go be with Uncle Jay and have fun.” Copeland stressed that while he still found pleasure in other pursuits, the thought of reconciling with his closest buddy of forty years held the greatest promise of happiness.
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Copeland’s AEW debut at WrestleDream featured a confrontation with Christian Cage, following Cage’s successful defense of the TNT Title against Darby Allin. The wrestling icon is now prominently featured in AEW’s plans, with his first match set to take place against Luchasaurus, aligned with Christian Cage.
The deep-rooted friendship and professional camaraderie between Copeland and Cage date back to their shared entry into wrestling in 1997, earning them the title of the “greatest tag team in history” by WWE in 2012.
Furthermore, Copeland clarified that his WWE contract had expired on September 21, contrary to the previously reported October 1 date. This left him with a tight timeline to sort out various arrangements before joining AEW. He reflected on the swift and somewhat unexpected nature of the transition, acknowledging the complexities of finalizing details like securing music rights from Alter Bridge.
Copeland’s wife, Beth, was instrumental in shaping his decision, as he shared his vision of a perfect world where he would conclude his wrestling career alongside Jay. This vision turned into a tangible opportunity with AEW, and Copeland couldn’t resist the allure of realizing his ideal scenario.
This career shift marks a significant departure for Copeland, marking his first venture outside WWE since his signing with the industry giant in 1998.
