AEW star Adam Copeland has had a long and storied career, and throughout his career in wrestling, he’s had the opportunity to wrestle in some of the world’s most famous arenas. But there’s still one more he’s waiting to tick off his list. on the latest edition “Wrestling Observer RadioDave Meltzer not only revealed what the venue was, but also hinted at the idea that Copeland could be at the big event in 2027.
“He still wants to do the Tokyo Dome and I wouldn’t be surprised if he did this year’s Tokyo Dome show because that’s one of the places he wants to do. He should be in action at Arena Mexico this year,” Meltzer said.
That Tokyo Dome show will of course be NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 21 on January 4th, 2027. Arena MexicoWembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden.
Last weekend, Copeland managed to knock one spot off that list while he was leading Maple Leaf Pro’s Northern Rising pay-per-view In a street fight against Steve McLean. The show took place at the Mattamy Sports Center in Copeland’s hometown of Toronto, built on the site of the old Maple Leaf Gardens, a venue that Meltzer explained has special meaning for the Rated-R Superstar.
“Adam Copeland had a few places he wanted to wrestle before he retired, and one of them would be Maple Leaf Gardens, which has closed, but the Mattamy Sports Center is the Maple Leaf Gardens area. always wanted to do.”
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