Is Edge returning to WWE? Rumors spark after Adam Copeland walks away from AEW

Cope aka Edge, is a former WWE Champion

Adam Copeland’s sudden exit from AEW has set the wrestling world buzzing with speculation about what comes next for the man fans still fondly call Edge. The Rated R Superstar walked away on the September 24 edition of AEW Dynamite, leaving his future uncertain and sparking rumors of a WWE return.

The exit was tied to a dramatic backstage scene following AEW All Out in Toronto. After teaming with Christian Cage to defeat FTR, Copeland’s wife, Beth Phoenix, made her AEW debut and was attacked by Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood. The brutal angle saw FTR handcuff Copeland and leave Beth hurt, a moment that played directly into Copeland’s growing doubts about his wrestling career.

When interviewed by Renee Paquette, he offered no words. Instead, a later conversation with Cage revealed his inner conflict. Copeland admitted he “can’t keep doing this” because his family’s safety is on the line.

Moments later, he was seen packing his bags and leaving the arena, leaving fans to question if this was more than just a storyline departure. But currently, he is not going to join WWE as his AEW contract is up in 2026. So, fans’ speculations can keep on looming.

The timing of Adam Copeland’s exit fuels WWE rumors

While Copeland’s AEW deal reportedly runs until 2026, his comments about retiring at 53, as he turns 52 next month, have made fans wonder if this exit will speed up that timeline. The move also comes as John Cena continues his farewell tour in WWE, with only a handful of appearances left before he transitions away from full-time in-ring action.

This timing has fueled chatter about whether a long-awaited final showdown between Cena and Edge could happen after all. Their legendary rivalry helped define WWE in the mid-2000s, producing some of the most memorable matches in company history.

Adding fuel to the speculation are subtle tributes exchanged between the two icons in recent weeks. Cena delivered a spear in his last televised match, while Copeland responded at All Out by mocking Cena’s “You Can’t See Me” taunt before hitting a Five Knuckle Shuffle. Fans saw these nods as more than a coincidence.

Could John Cena vs Edge happen one last time?

Cena recently requested a final match with AJ Styles, which WWE has confirmed. That hasn’t stopped fans from hoping his long-time rival Edge could also make a surprise WWE return before both men hang up their boots.

Right now, everything points to speculation rather than confirmation. Copeland’s Hollywood commitments, including filming the next season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, also complicate the picture. Still, with both men nearing the end of their careers, fans believe the stars may be aligning for one more clash between Cena and Edge.

It looks highly unlikely that there is any truth in the rumors or the final showdown. But as they say, “never say never” in the wrestling world.

For more updates, follow Khel Now Wrestling on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.