Matt Hardy expresses doubts about AEW fans accepting Adam Copeland as champion
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Matt Hardy discussed Adam Copeland's aspirations to win the AEW World Championship during a podcast episode. Hardy noted that while Copeland remains a capable performer, some AEW fans might criticize his status as a veteran and former WWE star. Copeland has already made one unsuccessful attempt to secure the title at WrestleDream. Hardy expressed hope that Copeland could still achieve his goal before retiring at the end of next year.
- •Adam Copeland plans to retire at the end of next year.
- •Hardy believes AEW fans might not accept Copeland as champion.
- •Copeland failed to win the title in the Clockwork Carnage match at WrestleDream.
- •Despite criticism, Hardy supports Copeland's aspirations for the championship.
- 7:05 PMWrestling Inc — Matt Hardy Doesn't Think AEW Fans Would Accept Adam Copeland As World Champion
"If Adam Copeland were to win the AEW World Championship, Matt Hardy believes some of the company's fans would criticize the decision.
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