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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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  • •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.
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  • 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

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