AEW News & Rumor Roundup: Major star sadly might not wrestle for another year, WWE rejection setback, Adam Copeland's big update
Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's AEW News & Rumor Roundup. Adam Copeland (fka Edge) who is currently sidelined due to injury provided an update on his All Elite Wrestling status and there was a disagreement between WWE and Christian Cage.
We will also learn about Bryan Danielson's whereabouts and how he is recuperating from his health issues following his full-time retirement. So without ado, let's begin:
#4. Former AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson might not wrestle for another year
Bryan Danielson lost the AEW World Championship at WrestleDream to Jon Moxley. This was his last ever match as a full-time wrestler. He is currently spending time with his family and working on his health issues. His wife Brie Bella recently appeared on a podcast and revealed that The American Dragon still required surgery.
Bella didn't provide a timeline. However, according to the Wrestling Observer, Danielson will not enter the squared circle for over a year. His recovery will be long, irrespective of surgery.
#3. Adam Copeland is ready to wrestle again
Former AEW TNT Champion Adam Copeland fractured his leg earlier this year in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match against Malakai Black. His recovery has been going well and he recently stated that he is ready for in-ring return.
"My brain forgets I'm 51, but my body quickly reminded me, yeah, you just jumped from 21 feet, a**hole. That's technically three stories. You're 51, quit it. But I feel good. I'm ready to get back at it and to get busy again." [H/T: Fightful]
Copeland made his AEW debut in October 2023 and is a two-time TNT Champion.
#2. WWE rejected Christian Cage's attempt for a trademark
One of AEW star Christian Cage's nicknames is Captain Charisma. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the 51-year-old tried to trademark his nickname. However, WWE opposed it.
"Christian Cage tried to trademark the term ‘Captain Charisma’ and was opposed by WWE," read the report.
Cage is a two-time TNT Champion as well as a former World Trios Champion. He currently leads The Patriarchy.
#1. Matt Hardy on the Ricky Starks situation
The reason for Ricky Starks' absence from All Elite Wrestling programming remains unknown. He is heavily rumored to be joining WWE. Former AEW star Matt Hardy is a huge fan of the 34-year-old. Recently, on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Jon Alba asked him what he felt about a wrestler under contract not getting booked. The 50-year-old replied that The Absolute probably knows what he's doing:
"In theory, if you signed a contract, you have made this agreement to do that, to do that time, so it is what it is. Now, I'm very different... I could see if someone did not want to be, if I'm the boss, I am not the boss, but if I was the boss, and someone asked me, like, 'Hey, I'm not happy here, I would like to move on, I would like to do this, I'd like to do that...' I get that, and I would probably think a little differently," Matt Hardy said.
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Ricky Starks is a former World Tag Team Champion and a former FTW Champion. His last AEW match took place in March of this year. It'll be interesting to see what the future holds for the star.