Adam Copeland has not wrestled for around six months. After suffering a grueling injury, the former Edge began his recovery with plans to return to the AEW ring. Meanwhile, Copeland has been dealing with another battle at home and has shared an update on it.
Western North Carolina was among the areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene back in September. As The Old North State has been known as Flair Country for years, this is a hotbed for professional wrestling, with many legends calling the state home. Copeland and FTR are among the wrestlers who live in the Asheville area, which is part of Appalachia that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Tony Khan was among the wrestling personalities whodonated to Helene’s relief efforts in North Carolina. Copeland and his good friends, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, publicly praised Khan for his efforts. The trio has also kept the Helene relief and recovery front-and-center in recent weeks, and Copeland echoed the message of rebuilding together by posting a story on Instagram.
“This is Swannanoa River today. Through snow, rain, or freezing cold, we keep working. [flexed biceps emoji] Together, We Will Rebuild. [heart emoji] #CommunityResilience #WeWillRebuild #NeverGiveUp #StrongerTogether #NatureAndHope,” reads the post with the video below.
Copeland and wife Beth Phoenix moved full-time to Asheville in 2014, one year after they became parents, and two years before they welcomed a second daughter. Phoenix has studied at Western Carolina University.
AEW bringing special Dynamite to help Asheville
All Elite Wrestling will kick off 2025 with a special Dynamite episode to benefit the victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. The sixth Fight for the Fallen charity event will take place on Wednesday, January 1 at Harrah’s Cherokee.
Local stars FTR are advertised at the top of AEW Fight for the Fallen promotional material. Other stars advertised include Orange Cassidy, Kris Statlander, Darby Allin, Willow Nightingale, Adam Page, Mariah May, Mercedes Moné, and Jon Moxley.
Tickets for AEW Fight for the Fallen 2024 went on sale today via aewtix.com and Ticketmaster. VIP Packages are priced at $250 for the Challenger Experience and $395 for the Champion Experience. Regular seats start at $20.
