Adam Copeland — previously referred to as Edge in WWE — is taking a second to look again.
Six years to the day after his stunning return on the 2020 Royal Rumble, Copeland hit pause to replicate on what that comeback meant — and the way far he’s come since.In a message shared to social media, Copeland opened up about his wrestling journey post-retirement, and what the previous six years have meant to him.
“So, I didn’t realise that at this time is six years to the day since I got here again on the Royal Rumble. For me, each second after that first ‘You Suppose You Know Me’ on the Rumble in Houston has been a hit. You already know the story, I wasn’t supposed to do that, but right here we’re six years later. In the event you had instructed me six years in the past that I’d nonetheless be doing this after six years I’d have thought you had been just a little loopy. I’ve been so fortunate.”
Copeland was pressured to retire in 2011 because of severe neck accidents, ending what many thought could be his final match ever. However in 2020, he shocked the WWE Universe by getting into the Rumble at #21 — his first match in practically a decade. And now? He’s doing it yet again, on his personal phrases.
“I really feel like I obtained my dream profession twice. I obtained to do it the primary time, needed to retire for 9 years, then get it again once more. That’s good things, however I’m additionally a realist and I do know I’m coming near the tip right here. So, hopefully you’ve loved this experience, in the event you haven’t, no matter, and when you have, nice. Little bit extra to go. Thanks, thanks for reminding me. Simply reflecting on what has been a four-decade profession now.”
The Rated-R Famous person made one other main transfer in 2023 when he joined AEW — unlocking a wholly new chapter with new opponents, rivalries, and targets.
“With every little thing that I did in WWE after which to maneuver to AEW with a complete contemporary slate of recent opponents, and for six years now simply been wrestling quite a lot of the expertise I by no means thought I’d get to however have been capable of get in there with. It’s been a blast, and I’m at a stage in life the place I don’t do it until it’s a blast. Thanks.”
From WWE legend to AEW star, Copeland is absorbing each second — with a transparent eye on the end line.
What do you suppose — has Adam Copeland’s second run been higher than his first? Ought to he retire quickly or hold going whereas it’s nonetheless enjoyable? Pontificate within the feedback and tell us how you’re feeling.
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