A feud unfolded this week as JD McDonagh of WWE’s Judgment Day made a pointed comment about Edge, now known outside WWE as Adam Copeland, who currently competes with AEW. The incident occurred during WWE RAW, when Judgment Day members JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez unexpectedly betrayed Finn Balor, leaving him prone in the ring after weeks of buildup. This betrayal reignited tensions tied to past Judgment Day departures, including Copeland’s exit.
Damian Priest, who left Judgment Day nearly two years ago under similar circumstances, expressed his disappointment on social media, stating it “sucks” to witness the betrayal. JD McDonagh replied cryptically, pointing to Adam Copeland with the words, “Ask Edge.”
Responding on behalf of Copeland, AEW star and former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland weighed in, posting simply, “He said it sucks.” This interaction highlights the ongoing rivalry between WWE’s Judgment Day faction and AEW’s roster, where Copeland now wrestles under Tony Khan’s banner.
Adam Copeland’s AEW Retirement Match Scheduled for 2026
Adam Copeland last appeared in action at AEW’s All Out 2025 event, teaming alongside Christian Cage to secure a victory over FTR. Despite his absence from television for several months, speculation about his future continues. Jonathan Coachman, a former WWE personality, revealed on the Coach and Bro Show that AEW has reportedly planned Copeland’s retirement match to take place at WrestleDream 2026 in October.
“As per the latest reports, AEW has booked Edge’s retirement match for WrestleDream 2026, [AEW has?] Correct. His contract is set to expire in October with what WrestleDream reportedly scheduled for October 18 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto,” Coachman claimed.
This announcement sets the stage for a significant moment in professional wrestling, as fans await the Rated R Superstar’s official farewell in the ring. The confirmation aligns with the expiration of his contract and marks a highly anticipated event on the AEW calendar.
Impact of the Feud and What’s Next for Judgment Day and Edge
The recent altercations between Judgment Day’s members and wrestlers linked to Adam Copeland underline a continuing storyline that spans promotions. Copeland’s move to AEW and Judgment Day’s current dominance on WWE RAW contribute to an intense rivalry that keeps viewers engaged. As Copeland approaches his retirement match, these personal and professional entanglements add depth to his final chapter in wrestling.
With WrestleDream 2026 set for October at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, fans will closely watch how these storylines evolve, anticipating confrontations that might cross promotional lines or culminate in poignant goodbyes. Copeland’s legacy, combined with Judgment Day’s internal betrayals, ensures that both WWE and AEW audiences remain captivated in the months ahead.
He said it sucks https://t.co/J2PpMPWp6p
— The Realest Swerve Strickland (@swerveconfident) March 10, 2026
