Adam Copeland, formerly known as Edge in WWE, has revealed when he plans to retire from his legendary wrestling career. The AEW star made the announcement during the October 14 episode of Dynamite, confirming that 2027 will be his final year in pro wrestling.

Copeland shared the news during an emotional in-ring promo after defeating Josh Alexander in a Clockwork Carnage qualifier. While the win earned him a spot in AEW’s upcoming championship match at WrestleDream, the 52-year-old also took time to reflect on his career, his age, and recent events that have made him think about his future.

Copeland revealed that he has one major goal left to achieve before he finally hangs up his boots.

After defeating Alexander, Copeland spoke to the AEW audience about his place in the wrestling business. The former WWE Champion acknowledged that things had changed over the years and that he was entering the final stage of his career.

“I needed to sit down and do some soul-searching, and I realized that my face isn’t on the posters on teenagers’ walls anymore. I’m aging out, and that’s okay. It happens to everybody. But because of that, I just want to let you all know that 2027 will be my last year in professional wrestling,” Copeland said.

He then made it clear that he still had something important to accomplish in the ring.

“It’s time, but all of that being said, that is why I have to go for the AEW Championship,” Copeland stated.



Copeland also spoke about the injuries his longtime tag team partner, Christian Cage, suffered during their ladder match at AEW All Out. According to Copeland, Cage broke three ribs and suffered a punctured lung during the match.

Copeland praised Cage for his toughness but admitted that the situation made him think about his own future. Seeing someone close to him suffer such serious injuries appears to have played a part in his decision to speak openly about retirement.