Adam Copeland sets 2027 retirement date in AEW following recent victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Adam Copeland, known as Edge in WWE, announced that 2027 will mark his final year in professional wrestling after defeating Josh Alexander on the October 14 episode of AEW Dynamite. His decision was influenced by injuries sustained by Christian Cage during a recent match. Copeland is set to compete in the Clockwork Carnage match for the AEW World Championship on October 17. Several potential matchups are being discussed for his retirement tour, including bouts against Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada, and MJF, as fans express interest in several dream match scenarios.
- •Copeland announces 2027 as his last year in wrestling.
- •He defeated Josh Alexander on October 14 in AEW Dynamite.
- •Copeland aims to compete for the AEW World Championship on October 17.
- •Potential retirement matches include Ospreay, Okada, and MJF.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Matches We NEED During Adam Copeland’s AEW Retirement Tour in 2027, Including Versus Will Ospreay
"Adam Copeland, known to WWE fans as Edge, has set an end date for his career. After beating Josh Alexander […]
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