Adam Copeland, popularly known as Edge, recently shared insights into his experiences working under the leadership of Vince McMahon, Triple H, and Tony Khan.
Making a notable debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at WrestleDream in October, it marked Edge’s initial venture beyond WWE in more than 25 years. With a career as extensive as Edge’s, he has been under the guidance of prominent figures such as Vince McMahon and Triple H in WWE, and now Tony Khan in AEW.
During a conversation with Sam Roberts on NotSam Wrestling, Copeland delved into the distinctions of working under these three individuals and also highlighted the contrasting dynamics between WWE and AEW.
He expressed, “Paul and Tony are fans, and I think Vince is to a degree, but he approaches it more from a business and global perspective. Yet, at the core, Hunter was a fan, and Tony is a fan. I believe they approach it with that mindset, and that might be the defining difference.”
Copeland pointed out a notable discrepancy between the two wrestling companies. In WWE, now a publicly traded company, there are considerations involving sponsors and various stakeholders. Conversely, AEW provides a significant level of creative freedom. Copeland remarked, “Especially in this final chapter of my career, it’s an incredibly enjoyable space to navigate. It’s a fertile ground for creativity because, you know, let’s toss it at the wall and see if it sticks. If it doesn’t, well, we move on and try something else. Unlike WWE, where certain liberties, like using explicit language on TV, are restricted.”
Highlighting the joys of his current tenure, Copeland spoke of the thrill of exploring uncharted territories. He specifically mentioned the excitement of facing opponents he had never encountered before, citing Samoa Joe as an example.
Despite Copeland’s successful capture of the TNT Championship from Christian Cage at Worlds End, his reign was short-lived. Christian cleverly utilized his Killswitch move during the TNT Championship opportunity, swiftly reclaiming the title from Copeland within a mere three minutes.
