Adam “Edge” Copeland has made the most of his second chance at wrestling, and according to WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, that deserves respect.
on Hall of Fame PodcastBooker weighed in Copeland’s impending retirement in the ringwhich will end his seven-year comeback run in 2027.
“He did it his way. You have to respect that,” Booker said. “You have to give it a lot of credit because you have to leave the game early because of the injury and then get cleared to come back and then do the WWE thing and then get that paper. Go get that check, that pension package.
Copeland, a former WWE Champion, hung up his boots at first 2011 due to spinal stenosis. Years of rehabilitation and training later allowed him to return to action, with the 2020 WWE Royal Rumble as the stage for his epic return to the ring.
“The Rated R Superstar” has since left WWE for AEW, where he is now looking to capture the AEW World Championship before his final farewell next year. So far in his AEW tenure, he has held the TNT and Tag Team Titles, the latter of which he enjoyed alongside his longtime friend Christian Cage.
“You know what Ric Flair says? “You can stay all night, stay a little longer.” That’s what it’s all about,” Booker said of Copeland’s recent run. I envy that part, as much as those guys have been able to really hold it together as a team over the years. I commend those guys.”
Copeland’s road to retirement has officially begun The International Championship match at AEW Full Gear is the next stop.
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