Adam Copeland believes Tony Khan would allow WWE return for Cena's farewell
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Adam Copeland, speaking on 'The Ariel Helwani Show', expressed that he would have liked to return to WWE for John Cena's retirement but believes WWE had no interest. Copeland, a prominent former WWE star now with AEW, noted that Cena's farewell tour sparked discussions among fans about potential opponents. Although he feels both he and Cena contributed significantly to each other's careers, Copeland stated that WWE’s mindset would prevent such a collaboration. He also mentioned his intentions of retiring from wrestling by the age of 54, which is next year.
- •Copeland discussed Cena's farewell tour from summer 2024.
- •He expressed a desire to return to WWE for Cena's last match.
- •WWE reportedly was not interested in bringing him back.
- •Copeland aims to retire by October 2027.
- •The conversation took place on 'The Ariel Helwani Show'.
- 5:27 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Adam Copeland Says Tony Khan Would've Let Him Wrestle Retiring John Cena In WWE
"Adam Copeland believes he could've been one of the opponents in John Cena's retirement tour, but thinks WWE wasn't interested.
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