The initial round of the “Last Time is Now” tournament has concluded, revealing Zack Ryder and Dolph Ziggler as two participants from outside WWE who will compete for a chance to face John Cena in the final. Although there was speculation about AEW’s Adam Copeland joining the tournament, especially after he paid tribute to Cena in September, this was debunked. During an appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” AEW president Tony Khan was asked if there had been any conversations with WWE about Copeland’s involvement. Khan gave a definitive “No.” When asked if Copeland’s contract situation might allow him to join Cena on his retirement run, Khan didn’t completely rule it out but made it clear it was improbable. He emphasized that Copeland would be with AEW until at least the end of the year, praising him as a valuable part of AEW and expressing his respect and appreciation for him, despite Copeland currently being away on a filming project.
Fan Take: This clarification from Tony Khan reassures AEW fans about Adam Copeland’s commitment to the company, highlighting AEW’s strong roster continuity. It also shows the evolving landscape of pro wrestling, where talent loyalty and cross-promotional speculation keep the excitement alive for fans.
