Top AEW News and Rumors: Former WWE Superstar quietly let go by the company, Replacement revealed for Adam Copeland (FKA Edge), and more
Welcome to the latest edition of AEW News and Rumors, where we bring you all the biggest news stories from the world of pro wrestling. We have some unfortunate news for All Elite Wrestling fans, as Tony Khan has quietly let go of a former WWE Superstar.
Is Kenny Omega's in-ring career over? A recent report has shed light on his plans. Meanwhile, AEW has found a suitable replacement for Adam Copeland (FKA Edge) amid his injury hiatus. Continue reading as we dive into the top stories of the week:
#3. CJ Perry (FKA Lana) leaves AEW
Former WWE Superstar CJ Perry (FKA Lana) has wrapped up her brief AEW run. The Ravishing Russian first appeared in All Elite Wrestling at All Out pay-per-view to help her ex-husband Miro against Powerhouse Hobbs.
During her time with the promotion, the erstwhile Lana managed the likes of Action Andretti and later Andrade El Idolo, both of whom were targeted by Miro.
After being forsaken by the Bulgarian star for months, CJ Perry finally turned on Andrade El Idolo and helped Miro defeat him at the Worlds End pay-per-view last year. But before they could embark on another run, unfortunate injuries to both stars halted their plans.
In an interview with USA Today, CJ Perry revealed that her time with All Elite Wrestling has come to an end.
"[My] time with them [AEW] has just finished," she said.
Recent reports have suggested that Perry was part of the April set of releases in AEW. The 39-year-old star has once again entered free agency and is available to sign anywhere as an on-screen manager.
#2. Big update on Kenny Omega's AEW future
Kenny Omega has been on the sidelines for over seven months due to diverticulitis, the same condition Brock Lesnar had a decade ago.
The Cleaner last wrestled against current WWE Superstar Ethan Page on the December 5, 2023, episode of Collision. Amidst his absence, The New Elite, led by The Young Bucks, kicked him out of the faction. Omega made a one-off appearance on the May 1 episode of Dynamite, where he was taken out by The Elite.
Since then, fans have been wondering when The Best Bout Machine will return to the ring.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Kenny Omega's career is not over, and he is expected to be back in Tony Khan's promotion at some point in the future.
"Latest on Kenny Omega is that he’s doing better, and while there isn’t any kind of date for him returning, the feeling right now is that he will be returning and his career isn’t over. He hasn’t been cleared to start any training yet,'' the report stated. [H/T: WON]
#1. Adam Copeland replaced ahead of All In 2024
Adam Copeland (FKA Edge) hasn't been seen on AEW TV since Double or Nothing pay-per-view, where he successfully defended his TNT Title against Malakai Black in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match.
However, The Rated-R Superstar had to relinquish his title the following Dynamite after fracturing his tibia during his match against the House of Black leader.
Copeland recently underwent a successful surgery, which will keep him out of action for the foreseeable future.
Amidst his absence, the erstwhile Edge has been replaced by MJF on the official All In poster, confirming he's set to miss the biggest event of the year.