WWE Has “No Interest” In Bringing Adam Copeland Back For John Cena’s Retirement Match

John Cena’s farewell match is set for December 13 at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., and WWE already knows who they want in the ring with him—and it’s not Adam Copeland. Despite speculation and fantasy booking from fans and pundits alike, WWE has made its position clear: they’re not looking to bring Copeland back for any kind of special appearance, even on the biggest stage of Cena’s final match.

The update came during the October 23, 2025 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, where Dave Meltzer addressed David Otunga’s recent comments suggesting WWE could offer Andrade to AEW in exchange for one night with Copeland as Cena’s last opponent. According to Meltzer, the idea isn’t just unrealistic—it’s completely off the table.

“They already decided what they’re doing for Cena’s retirement and Adam Copeland? They don’t want Adam Copeland. Why would they want Adam Copeland to begin with? Cena might want him, but you know that one’s not happening, and there’s nothing in that direction.”

Meltzer added that Copeland’s recent absence from AEW is unrelated to WWE, confirming the former Edge simply left to focus on acting projects and hasn’t been in talks with WWE for any sort of return.

“I guess some people haven’t told people that he just left to do some acting work and it’s got nothing to do with WWE or being Cena’s last opponent.”

Even if AEW and WWE were in the business of talent trading—which they’re not—there’s zero indication WWE has any interest in bringing Copeland back. Internally, they’ve already selected GUNTHER as Cena’s final opponent, and any talk of rewriting that plan seems to be just speculation with no foundation.

At this point, it’s clear: WWE has closed the door on Adam Copeland, and he won’t be part of John Cena’s final chapter.

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