Adam Copeland left fans emotional after his pre-taped segment on AEW Dynamite, where he admitted the toll of wrestling had left him uncertain about his future. Many thought it was the beginning of a permanent farewell, or even speculation that he might head back to WWE for one last run. But now, the real reason for his exit from AEW television has been revealed.
According to PWInsider, Copeland was written off TV because he is filming the final season of Percy Jackson for Disney+. He has been playing the role of Ares for the past two seasons and is reprising the character for the shows conclusion.
This explains the emotional sendoff on Dynamite, which was designed to give him time away from AEW while he fulfills his Hollywood commitments. The storyline leaned into his personal struggles, but the reality is that Copeland is stepping aside temporarily to continue his acting career.
The segment came just after his reunion tag team match with Christian Cage against FTR at AEW All Out. While that bout was celebrated as a huge nostalgic moment, the follow-up attack on Beth Phoenix during the storyline created the perfect setup for Copelands emotional breakdown and exit.
With his future in wrestling now put on hold, Copelands Hollywood role provides an answer to why he was written out of AEW programming. The door for a return hasnt been closed, but for now, his focus is on bringing Ares back to life one last time on Disney+.
Do you think Adam Copeland made the right call stepping away from AEW for his acting career, or should he have stayed in the ring longer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
