Positive Update On Adam Copeland's Recovery From Broken Leg

Adam Copeland proved that high risk spots in professional wrestling are aptly named, with the ‘Rated R Superstar’ breaking his leg after diving from the top of a steel cage onto Malakai Black at All Elite Wrestling’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view in May.

Copeland underwent surgery to repair his fractured tibia in early June, with Copeland himself confirming the surgery was a success. During an interview with Sports Illustrated, Copeland confirmed that an in-ring return in Autumn 2024 was likely, with Copeland saying the following about his recovery:

“My Achilles tear a few years ago led to my most difficult rehab, and I’m expecting more of that,” said Copeland. “I’m 50. I know what’s in front of me. But the surgery was successful, and the doctor was optimistic because my bones are healthy. It’s my seventh surgery, so I know the drill. We’ll see how my body cooperates.”

The multi-time world champion said in the same interview that we’ve only seen ‘the tip of the iceberg’ of what Copeland can do in an AEW ring:

“I enjoyed everything I’ve done so much, and that bled through on-screen,” said Copeland. “I changed a lot of what I was doing. Change makes a lot of people uncomfortable. It keeps me alive. Change is fun. I got to change and wrestle a whole new roster. In the same week in AEW, I wrestled Brody King in a no-DQ on a Wednesday and then exchanged holds with Kyle O’Reilly in a technical match on a Saturday. That’s a good week.

“I exchanged head scissors with Penta and forearms with Suzuki. I love sinking my teeth into different styles. Coming to AEW, I have that opportunity to show that. It’s not that WWE didn’t, but there becomes a certain formula, especially when you’re only kicking around every few months. And it’s just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve only worked with a quarter of the roster.”