Overview

• In a Sept. 25 AEW Dynamite backstage segment, Copeland said he was going home to care for his family and admitted he did not know if he would return.
• The on-screen exit followed an AEW All Out angle where FTR delivered a spike piledriver to Beth Phoenix, which was used as the storyline catalyst.
• PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported there is zero truth to rumors of a WWE comeback and said Copeland was written off TV for upcoming acting work, likely Percy Jackson.
• Copeland stated in May 2024 he had about 1.5 years left on his AEW deal, reinforcing that AEW controls any potential outside appearances.
• Some outlets noted WWE’s recent activity around the “Edge” trademark, but reporting and industry logic suggest AEW allowing a one-night WWE match is unlikely.