AEW has usually created a buzz through its in-ring work, although not as often since the company’s start when wrestlers from WWE or other promotions joined Dynamite or pay-per-view events. That’s why when Adam Copeland, formerly known as Edge, showed up at AEW WrestleDream, it sparked that hype once again.
At WrestleDream, Christian Cage defended the TNT Championship against Darby Allin in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match, headlining the PPV despite the belt being second fiddle to the world title. Speculation obviously skyrocketed around whether this was the time for Copeland to debut in AEW, as he last wrestled for WWE in August as Edge. Fightful Select (subscription required but recommended) reported earlier today that he’s a free agent, amplifying the possibilities.
Cage retained the TNT Championship after Nick Wayne shockingly turned heel and helped him defeat Allin in the main event. Post-match, Sting and Luchasaurus got involved in the matter, but then the lights went out and a video played. When it cut, “Metalingus” by After Bridge — the same song Copeland used in WWE — played and Copeland emerged to a raucous ovation from the Seattle fans.
The Rated R Superstar Adam Copeland has arrived in #AEW!
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🔗 https://t.co/sT1hBzcprU@EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/V53End15hM— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 2, 2023
Cage and company thought the Rated R Superstar would help them finish off Sting and Allin when he entered the ring, but instead, he used the steel chair they gave him to clear the ring of the heels, delighting everyone. Copeland then stared down Cage and his TNT Championship to close the show.
Unbelievable!
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🔗 https://t.co/sT1hBzcprU@EdgeRatedR | @Christian4Peeps pic.twitter.com/FD1Qc9matZ— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 2, 2023
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