AEW: Adam Copeland Will Ospreay Thanks Fans for How Much They’ve Helped Him Grow as a Wrestler & Man, New Matches and Segment Set for 12/21 Christmas Collision Show

Dec 19, 2024

Adam Copeland Fractured Tibia Injury & AEW Return Plans Status Update

As noted before, Adam Copeland has been out of action for AEW since this past May’s Double or Nothing 2024 event due to a fractured tibia injury and surgery. Copeland was recently medically cleared for physicality but is not expected to return to AEW until early 2025 due to his current filming commitment.

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that Copeland is currently expected to make his return from injury “imminently.”

It was reported that many within AEW expect Copeland to be back on AEW television by the January 1, 2025 Dynamite Fight for the Fallen 2025 show due to it taking place in Asheville, North Carolina since that is where Copeland currently resides.

It was also reported that AEW officials currently are planning to make this upcoming show a “big one” due to it being their first simulcast on MAX and TBS.

Will Ospreay Comments on Him Thanking the Fans for How Much They’ve Helped Him Grow as a Wrestler & as a Man

Will Ospreay recently reflected on Twitter thanking the fans for how much they have helped him grow as a wrestler for his wrestling career and as a man for real life.

“Wanted to take this tweet to tell you all how extremely grateful I am being able to do the things that I do.
I have a constant fear of letting you all down because I’ve done it so often.
“We all fail at the people we are meant to be” has followed me since I got my first deal.
31 years old from the Essex, England. I cannot believe how lucky I am to be in this position where I wrestle on @TBSNetwork / @tntsports for @AEW.
Whether you’re locked into our product or not I appreciate any feedback, criticism or support that can help me improve as a performer.
In my feels today but you never know when you’ll take your last bump so I’d just like to say to you all.
Thank you so much for being such a big part of my growth as a wrestler and as a man.

Wanted to take this tweet to tell you all how extremely grateful I am being able to do the things that I do.

I have a constant fear of letting you all down because I’ve done it so often.

“We all fail at the people we are meant to be” has followed me since I got my first deal.…
— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) December 18, 2024

Two New Matches and Adam Cole & MJF Segment Announced for Dec. 21st Christmas Collision Show

AEW recently announced two new matches and one new segment for the card of this week’s AEW Christmas Collision show, which takes place on December 21st at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York.

In regards to the new matches, the first new match announced was a Continental Classic 2024 Gold League match of Darby Allin vs. Claudio Castagnoli.

SATURDAY#AEWCollision LIVE in NYC
8pm ET/5pm PT or immediately after College Football Playoff on @TNTDrama

Continental Classic Gold League@DarbyAllin vs @ClaudioCSRO
3 crucial points are on the line!

Watch Christmas Collision SATURDAY LIVE on the EAST & WEST COAST on TNT pic.twitter.com/nsH2h9l2mb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 19, 2024

The second new match announced was a Continental Classic 2024 Blue League match of Mark Briscoe vs. The Beast Mortos.

THIS SATURDAY#AEWCollision LIVE in NYC
8pm ET/5pm PT or immediately after College Football Playoff on @TNTDrama

Continental Classic Blue League action continues with @SussexCoChicken vs @BeastMortos!

Watch Christmas Collision SATURDAY LIVE on the EAST & WEST COAST on TNT! pic.twitter.com/gab1cJQSni
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 19, 2024

In regards to the new segment, this was announced to be a face-to-face promo segment involving Adam Cole and MJF.

THIS SATURDAY!#AEWCollision LIVE in New York City
8pm ET/5pm PT or immediately after College Football Playoff on @TNTDrama @AdamColePro and @The_MJF meet FACE-to-FACE ahead of their match at Worlds End!

Watch Christmas Collision SATURDAY LIVE on the EAST & WEST COAST on TNT! pic.twitter.com/QMqYQqk5gQ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 19, 2024

Current card for December 21st AEW Christmas Collision show: