Adam Copeland Faces Surgery After Sustaining Fractured Tibia

The Rated-R Superstar Adam Copeland defended his AEW TNT title in a thrilling barbed wire steel cage match against Malakai Black at the 2024 AEW Double or Nothing PPV event.

The match reached its peak intensity when Copeland executed a flying elbow off the cage, sending The House of Black leader crashing through a table and picking up the victory with the assistance of his former ally, Gangrel who made a shocking appearance in AEW. Following the match, AEW President Tony Khan expressed his concern for the veteran star’s health.

Amidst speculation about the former WWE Champion’s condition, a rumor began circulating among his now-rivals, WWE talent suggesting that Adam Copeland may have broken his leg.

However, Adam Copeland decided to address the speculation via his X. He stated that he had to take support of two crutches due to injuring his tibia in his Double or Nothing match which would require surgery, and was not sure of the time frame for that.

“I guess the house always does win because I gained two new friends [showed crutches]. I don’t really like them. They’re like those buddies that just annoy you, but they’re always there….anyway, I’ve been feeling really good lately. Been having so much fun in the ring, and I got cocky, I guess, is what it really boils down to, and I’m probably a narcissist and an ego-maniac, and I’ll unpack that one day. My brain forgets what my body always seems to remember a little late is that I’m 50, and I need to make better choices. So my body pulled the emergency break on me the other night, and I ended up fracturing my tibia, which is going to require surgery. Don’t know the time frame on that yet. Ruby’s birthday is on Friday so I really want to enjoy that.”

With Copeland set to undergo surgery for his injury, the future of the TNT championship hangs in the balance with Tony Khan possibly addressing the situation as soon as the fallout edition of AEW Dynamite for Double or Nothing this week.

What are your thoughts on Adam Copeland’s injury following the barbed wire cage match against Malakai Black? How do you think it will impact his current run in AEW? Will he have to vacate his TNT championship? Sound off in the comments!