WWE Hall of Famer Adam Copeland faced an challenging outing during Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam: Mexico edition. Performing at the historic Arena Mexico for the first time, Copeland teamed with The Young Bucks to face The Death Riders in a high-stakes eight-man tag team match.
The match was marked by two significant in-ring errors involving Copeland. The first occurred during an attempt to execute a synchronized version of Rey Mysterio’s signature “619” maneuver on Jon Moxley. As Copeland and Matt Jackson prepared to strike from opposite sides of the ring, Copeland lost his footing on the ropes, causing the timing of the move to break down completely.
The match concluded with further complications. A miscommunication between Copeland and Matt Jackson created a tactical opening for Jon Moxley. Moxley capitalized on the confusion, successfully rolling up the former WWE Champion to secure the victory for The Death Riders.
While high-profile professional wrestling events often involve complex choreography, the visibility of the slips in the iconic Arena Mexico venue has drawn attention from fans and analysts alike. Neither Copeland nor AEW has issued a formal statement regarding the technical issues, though the outcome significantly impacts the ongoing storyline between the two factions.