Adam Copeland has been absent from AEW television for some time. Amidst his busy schedule outside the squared circle, a significant update has emerged regarding The Rated-R superstar's status within the Jacksonville-based promotion.
Cope's second tenure with WWE ended in September 2023 after his contract expired, and he joined AEW a month later, debuting at their WrestleDream pay-per-view. Since then, he has been a prominent fixture in their television programming and has been part of some classic showdowns and moments in Tony Khan's company.
A recent Q&A session with Fightful Select discussed Adam Copeland's first appearance at an AEW presser after the WrestleDream event. The WWE Hall of Famer spoke about wanting to be a weekly presence on television; however, that had not been the case in 2025. The outlet believed that the original plan might have been altered due to multiple factors, such as the injuries he suffered in AEW, age concerns, and acting projects.
At the same time, they also added that All Elite Wrestling possibly did not expect him to work TV 52 weeks a year. Despite multiple speed bumps and creative adjustments, they reported that the company seemed satisfied with him.
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Major update on Adam Copeland's whereabouts following AEW hiatus
Adam Copeland went on a hiatus following the events of the All Out 2025 pay-per-view. The 11-time World Champion had to watch as his wife, Beth Copeland, took a Piledriver from his arch-nemesis, FTR. The angle was done to write him off television, so that he could pursue his Hollywood projects.
A recent report stated that Cope had joined the cast of 'The Beekeeper 2' starring renowned actor Jason Statham. Another report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite stated that the AEW star has been spotted in London for the filming of the movie, which is set to take place throughout the majority of November.
With Cope busy with multiple acting projects, it remains to be seen when he will return to AEW television.
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