While Double or Nothing was a fantastic pay-per-view showcasing everything AEW has come to be known for, the shine was taken off the event after it was confirmed Adam Copeland had suffered a broken tibia. This occurred during his barbed wire cage match with Malakai Black when the WWE Hall of Famer performed an elbow drop from the top of the cage and landed badly.
Subsequently, the day after the event, Copeland would announce on social media he required surgery and noted, “I’m 50, and I need to make better choices.” However, in just shared news that will delight fans, has reported Copeland has been medically cleared, although his return isn’t likely to be until the second season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” finishes filming in January as he has a role in the Disney+ series.
Copeland’s departure from WWE last year was a bold career move, as, despite their offer of a new deal, he chose to leave, driven not by money but by the promise of more creative freedom in AEW. This decision led to a highly praised program with his real-life best friend, Christian Cage, over the TNT Championship, with their efforts elevating the title’s reputation. However, given Copeland’s injury, he would have to give up the belt, disappointing fans who were hoping he would have a big match at All In.