Adam Copeland shocked the wrestling world when he arrived in AEW at WrestleDream 2023. Since then, the Rated R Superstar has enjoyed a strong run in the company. He teamed with top stars, worked with young talent, and even held the TNT Championship for a short but memorable time.
Copeland has not been seen on AEW TV since he and Christian Cage beat FTR at All Out in Toronto last year. After that match, he took time off for family and filming work. Recently, his name was hinted at in a video for FTR, which made fans believe his return could be close.
With Tony Khan wanting to start 2026 in a big way, here are three simple and exciting ways Adam Copeland could come back to AEW.
Copeland and Christian could go after the Tag Team titles
The story between Adam Copeland, Christian Cage, and FTR is not finished yet. After All In Texas, Copeland saved Christian when The Patriarchy turned on him. The two old rivals then joined forces again and became a team.
They beat FTR at All Out, but things ended badly when FTR attacked Copeland’s wife Beth Phoenix. After that, both Copeland and Christian left AEW TV. Now FTR are once again AEW Tag Team Champions and are waiting for new challengers.
The best way to bring Copeland back could be for him and Christian to return together and go after FTR. A big title match between these two teams would bring huge interest and give fans one more classic tag team run.
Copeland could chase the TNT Championship again
Adam Copeland had a strong run as TNT Champion in 2024. He defended the belt against many top stars before getting hurt in a brutal cage match. That injury forced him to give up the title.
Right now, the TNT Championship scene is very active again. Mark Briscoe is the current champion, but Kyle Fletcher is chasing the belt. If Fletcher wins it, Copeland could return to challenge him.
A match between a rising star like Fletcher and a legend like Copeland would be great for both. It would also give Copeland a chance to once again become the face of TNT.
Copeland could go after the AEW World title
Adam Copeland has said in interviews that his in ring career is getting close to the end. If he plans to finish his career in AEW, one last World Title run makes a lot of sense.
MJF is the current AEW World Champion and one of the biggest stars in the company. A feud between MJF and Copeland would be full of strong promos and deep stories. Both men are great at playing their roles.
This could even lead to a big match where Copeland puts his career on the line. If MJF wins, he would become the man who ended the career of a wrestling legend. That kind of story could be huge for AEW in 2026.
No matter how Adam Copeland returns, his comeback will be a big moment. Fans are ready to see him back in action, and AEW has many strong ways to make his return special.
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