WWE recently featured AEW star Adam Copeland on its social media accounts, highlighting some of the most memorable moments from past Royal Rumble events as the 2026 Royal Rumble approaches. Scheduled to take place on January 31 in Riyadh, the sports entertainment juggernaut is posting historic clips from the premium live event throughout the month to build excitement.

Adam Copeland, famously known as Edge during his WWE tenure, was one of the standout highlights of the 2020 Royal Rumble. After being forced to retire early due to neck injuries, he made a shocking return to the squared circle after more than nine years away. His comeback, which happened six years ago, was nothing short of spectacular, as he truly blew the roof off the building.

Recently, WWE uploaded a video featuring the top 25 returns at Royal Rumble events, and Adam Copeland’s comeback was ranked highly. Topping the list was John Cena’s return in 2008, followed by Cody Rhodes’ 2023 Royal Rumble return—where he not only returned but also won the contest. Adam Copeland’s return secured the third spot, a testament to its impact and significance in wrestling history.

**Tony Khan Gives an Update on Adam Copeland’s AEW Status**

While Adam Copeland has been a major figure in AEW, he hasn’t been seen on AEW TV since the 2025 All Out event. Recently, he has been appearing on television primarily due to his various film projects. In December of last year, rumors began circulating about a possible return to WWE to join John Cena’s retirement tour.

Addressing these rumors on the Ariel Helwani Show, AEW President Tony Khan provided clarity on Adam Copeland’s future with the company. Khan emphasized that Adam will remain with AEW for a long time, saying:

> “Never say never in wrestling, because I would imagine they could always extend [John Cena’s] date past the end of the year. But no, Adam’s going to be here with us through the year. Adam Copeland is a huge part of AEW, and I have so much respect for him. I really, really like Adam a lot, and I’m glad to have him here. Even though he’s away filming, he’s still with us and will continue to be.”

With such a strong endorsement from AEW’s top brass, fans eagerly await the moment when the former TNT Champion makes his highly anticipated in-ring return. It will certainly be interesting to see when and how Adam Copeland re-emerges in the wrestling world, whether in AEW or elsewhere.

Stay tuned for more updates as the 2026 Royal Rumble draws closer!
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