AEW President Tony Khan has indicated that Adam Copeland, known‌ to many as Edge or “The Rated R Superstar,” will return ⁢to All Elite ⁣Wrestling after completing a filming commitment. khan’s ⁢comments suggest Copeland’s absence is due to his role‌ in season three of the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, ⁤though he did not explicitly name the ⁤project. Copeland has​ been absent from AEW television since September 2023.

Khan expressed his excitement for Copeland’s eventual‍ return, stating, “Copeland, The Rated R Superstar, in ⁢AEW, ⁤and I’m excited for him to be back in AEW, hopefully‌ soon ⁤after this project is done, and he’s taken care of business, and then‌ Adam will come back, and we’ll get Adam Copeland taking care‌ of the business in the ring in AEW.”

Earlier reports from WrestleZone confirmed that Copeland stepped away from AEW to film season three ⁣of percy Jackson and the Olympians,‍ portraying the ​character of ‌Ares. ‍Khan’s remarks corroborate these reports.

Copeland’s role in Percy Jackson and ⁤the Olympians

Adam copeland ‌joined the cast of​ Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Ares, the‌ Greek god of war. ⁢The ‌series, based on the popular book series by Rick Riordan, premiered on Disney+ ​in December 2023. Season three​ began filming in early​ 2024,accounting for Copeland’s extended absence from AEW.

Impact on AEW

Copeland’s departure left a noticeable gap in AEW’s roster. He had‍ been involved in a storyline with Christian Cage and Luchasaurus, winning the AEW TNT Championship in August 2023 before relinquishing it due‍ to injury. His return is expected to reinvigorate his ​feud with Christian Cage and provide⁣ a boost to the AEW programming.

Timeline of Adam Copeland’s AEW Activity