Former AEW TNT Champion Adam Copeland suffered a fractured tibia while wrestling Malakai Black in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match at the AEW Double or Nothing 2024 pay-per-view event. As a result, he vacated the title and underwent surgery.
While speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Copeland commented on his biggest concern in the match, his recovery from surgery, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his biggest concern in the match: “My biggest concern when I got up there was, how do I not crush him (Malakai Black)? I didn’t even consider getting injured. My take was if I jumped to the side, landed on my feet, and hit him with my arm but not my body, then the table would break just because of the sheer height. It happened exactly how I planned it.”
On his recovery: “My Achilles tear a few years ago led to my most difficult rehab, and I’m expecting more of that. 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.”
