Jeff Marek sits down with Adam Copeland for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of his return to the historic Maple Leaf Gardens, a building that played a major role in Copeland’s childhood and his love of both hockey and professional wrestling. Copeland reflects on checking off career bucket-list venues like Arena México, Wembley Stadium and now Maple Leaf Gardens, why certain buildings carry so much meaning, and how those memories continue to fuel him this deep into his career.
The conversation also dives into the similarities between hockey and professional wrestling, including the famous Brad May–Chris Barch fight and whether a cooperative hockey fight could essentially be considered pro wrestling. Copeland explains how acting helped him understand the importance of facial expressions, camera awareness and creating memorable moments, why connecting emotionally with the audience matters more than championships or moves, and how his perspective has changed during the second act of his career. He also discusses what it means to connect with younger fans, learning to embrace real emotion in the ring, his upcoming match with Steve Maclin, and the wrestling matches he believes helped change the industry, including Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant, Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior and Hogan vs. The Rock.
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