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Adam Copeland Marks Six Years Since Royal Rumble Comeback, Says Career Is Nearing Its End

In a reflective post, the AEW veteran thanked fans for a six-year run he calls a second dream career.

Overview

  • Copeland posted on Jan. 26 that it has been six years since his surprise return at the 2020 Royal Rumble in Houston.
  • He wrote that he "got my dream career twice" and said he knows he is "coming close to the end."
  • His 2020 comeback featured an entry at No. 21, three eliminations, nearly 24 minutes in the match, and an exit at the hands of Roman Reigns.
  • He stayed with WWE through 2023 before moving to AEW, where he became a two-time TNT champion.
  • He has been on hiatus since AEW All Out 2025 for family and acting projects, with no return date announced.