Adam Copeland adjusts AEW retirement plans ahead of Forbidden Door

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Adam Copeland adjusts AEW retirement plans ahead of Forbidden Door

Summary

Adam Copeland, known as the 'Rated-R Superstar,' has revised his retirement timeline in AEW, indicating that around 95% of his desired matches remain unfulfilled. Faced with injuries and commitments in acting, his plans have shifted from a set farewell to a focus on future opportunities. Copeland has recently teamed up with Christian Cage to capture the AEW world tag team championship, marking a significant reunion for the pair who have been friends for decades.

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Status Watch

•Copeland aimed for a two-year stint in AEW but is rethinking retirement.
•He aims to compete against top wrestlers like Will Ospreay and Samoa Joe.
•Injuries and filming commitments have forced changes to his plans.
•Copeland and Cage won the AEW tag team championship this past May.
•The duo's chemistry is highlighted as a key factor in their success.

Latest Updates

6:25 PMCBS Sports — Adam Copeland's AEW retirement plans have changed: '95% of the matches I want are still out there'

What they're saying

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Copeland says injuries, acting commitments, and a tag team reunion with Christian Cage have reshaped his retirement plans as Forbidden Door approaches
— CBS Sportsby Shakiel Mahjouri

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