Adam Copeland is letting fans behind the curtain on how things really work in AEWand it turns out, the talent isnt calling all the shots.
The WWE Hall of Famer turned AEW star has been at the center of a brutal feud with The Death RidersJon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, PAC, Marina Shafir, and Wheeler Yuta. After falling short in a chaotic AEW World Title match at Revolution (thanks to Christian Cage cashing in and Moxley choking him out), Adam ran it back with Moxley on the March 19 episode of Dynamite. That match didnt end clean either, with interference once again muddying the waters.
But its not just the in-ring drama that has fans talking. In a new interview with TV Insider, Cope addressed the AEW creative processand dropped some serious insight about whos really steering the ship.
I dont factor in where I end up. I always say, Where do you need me? You want me to go in this direction? Cool, Ill start putting together some ideas, Cope said. Its a collaborative effort, but I really enjoy that. I enjoy piecing together stories. Contrary to popular belief, we dont come up with the finishes.
The former World Champion made it clearhes not chasing titles or demanding wins. I always just ask where do you need me? Point me in whatever direction you need me, and Ill get to work.
He also touched on why AEW wanted him back so soon after an injury: On coming back, it felt like, Okay, you want me here because Im coming back from an injury, Im nominated for an Emmy and we want to capitalize on that buzz. Cool, lets do this.
Adams return was part of a larger plan to build momentum for The Death Riders, and Cope was happy to be the piece that helped push them forward. Then we would try to do a cohesive story with the Death Riders and try to get them some momentum going forward, he explained.
Whether you love AEWs current creative flow or think its too chaotic, one thing is clearCope is showing up, putting in the work, and letting the story take the lead.
Do you think AEWs creative process works better when its collaborative? Or should stars like Cope have more control over their finishes? Drop your take in the comments and let us know how youd book it.
