How Adam Would Book... Edge's Retirement

[@Sasukefan1230]

The idea of Edge losing to Dom in Canada and then again in Philadelphia is the most evil thing I've ever heard. I love it.

[@naptowncolts16]

My god it's genius

[@jeremyhegg9367]

Add to that, while his first WrestleMania match was in 2000, Edge's first WrestleMania appearance was in 1999 in Philadelphia, so it would be a full circle moment.

[@awesomekellon]

That would be nuclear

[@ivanhunter6492]

Do it.

[@assassin923ck45]

Those Canadians might storm the ring lol

[@pheeberzpheeborz4012]

Adam's final fantasy booking video was about the second retirement of a guy named Adam.

[@samuelhopgood2242]

That is brutal 😭

[@weavophile1971]

oh my GOD

[@dragonitematero]

Foreshadowing

[@itsmebennyb4286]

It's like poetry...

[@TheChrisHype]

I only wish we would have known at the time that this would be the final Adam Books video…

[@amerjusic2430]

Why final?

[@TheChrisHype]

@@amerjusic2430Adam left WrestleTalk, and seemingly KZbin all together. Serious allegations against the man, and it’s not the first time it’s happened. I don’t see him bouncing back this time…

[@SomethingCreative20]

​@@TheChrisHype well.....

[@TheChrisHype]

@@SomethingCreative20Oh, I would be ecstatic to eat crow and have the man back. I miss these videos SO much.

[@WallockWal-k8u]

Id also like to see you book a Cody title run. It’d be fun to see how your booking ideas can make Cody a credible champion

[@djywrites]

He's done this twice! Look at last month's Finish The Story booking and the Cody Rhodes In WWE booking 😊

[@Shawbag]

More adversity, obviously

[@Gigas0101]

5:09 Edge's pop at the Rumble made me tear up. If you watch Edge it looks like it made him tear up a bit too before he falls immediately back into character, gives the camera the most Edge grin of his whole career, and strikes the pose that heralds his pyros... Also his boring Last Man Standing match had one really cool spot I like where he Spidermans up onto a random hanging piece of cage wall before doing a freefall elbow drop onto Orton.

[@phoenixsplash135]

I LOVE that moment. You see edge take it all in, get emotional, and then with a deep breath get into character and go to work. Definitely one of my favourite moments in WWF/E

[@dannydanggang1675]

Don't forget Edge found out he may be able to wrestle again, by crashing his bike and finding out "I'm not dead!"

[@Jimtherabidcow]

"It's not a ladder match. Jesus Christ!" I could picture all three of them yelling this at Jeff as they plan the match out.

[@absoul112]

14:00 Me in my mind, "This is where Damian Priest is winning MITB" Adam, "Dominic Mysterio" Me, Uncontrollable laughter

[@normaljim]

3 Adam retirements. 1 video

[@FlashThompsin00]

3?

[@itsmebennyb4286]

​@@FlashThompsin00he books 2 versions of Edge (Adam) retiring, then roughly a month after this video was uploaded Adam left wrestle talk.

[@FlashThompsin00]

@@itsmebennyb4286 I miss Adam

[@-marvin-1449]

@@FlashThompsin00me too

[@ShadowMewto]

lmao

[@allenjeannette4350]

A double tag team retirement match for the Hardy's v. Edge and Christian are what I'm here for.

[@dirt007]

Maybe with a run in from a Dudley or two?

[@kavish9149]

I really want it to happen, it probably won't. But if it does it should be in wwe, bring back no mercy on main roster for one last time, exactly after 25 years retire them all. Or the dom thing, both our great but evil inside me like the latter more

[@GreatestHeroDeku]

@@dirt007maybe Bully Ray can still go but sadly D-Von is fully retired not sure about Spike though

[@GreatestHeroDeku]

AEW or WWE it would be nice to see that but sadly I think Jeff is done as well

[@blablablaa14]

I would kinda rather they fight FTR because they are real life close friends with Edge and would also make for a much much better match. They can do an incredible tag team cause all those guys can go, the Hardys really can't go anymore

[@Trevor-bi2dg]

The fact that Adam brings up the brand split automatically makes this a FANTASY booking

[@vexx362]

the final pitch made me tear up, I'd love nothing more than that finish, I wish that wrestling would stick to career long stories

[@alexcameron8724]

How Adam Would Book.... - The Introduction of a mid-card women's title I'd be really interested to see a storyline running from around SummerSlam to Wrestlemania, and see what you would call it, who you would book as its first champion, whether or not they are even the main character in this storyline, and the story/rivalry you would book to make the title feel like a big deal - Jeff Hardy: WWE/World Heavyweight Champion Jeff had a year long chase to become WWE Champion in 2008. On his way, he became one of the beloved faces in WWE, and then lost the belt in his first title defence. He was then cashed in on immediately after winning his first WHC, won it back at the next PPV, and then lost it again in his first title defence. Yeah okay, his WHC reigns culminated in the 2009 Feud of the Year, but it doesn't change the fact that the most beloved character in the company (certainly in my eyes anyway) had three main roster title reigns, and none of them treated him like a top guy. I don't mind which title reign you do Adam; just please give him something better than what he had. - Karrion Kross's WWE Return This may be an unpopular take, but I don't mind a rebranded Karrion Kross after Vince opened his butcher shop up to him on his initial call-up. The problem I have with his gimmick is where is the potential of targeting randomly picked superstars, especially if it leads to a loss in just about every single feud? - Damage Control We all love Bayley, but her new faction Damage Control doesn't seem to have any real purpose for existing. Seriously, can anyone tell me exactly what the group wants? And if so, how have they gone about doing that? Debut them at SummerSlam 2022, as they did in real-life, but let's clear up why she is flanked with Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky straight away and let the story run from there. - The Judgment Day As well as they're actually being booked right now, we all know that Edge being kicked out of his own group was just a swerve for the sake, and even then it happened way too soon. And if Finn Balor vs. Edge was always the plan for WrestleMania, they are way better ways than just dragging the story out for months and months until that point.

[@EatAnOctorok]

I kind of experimented with the Divas title becoming the midcard in a similar vein to it becoming an Ornamental title in 2K20, except I more had it as a stipulation title - I had this Amazon-style monster heel carrying it during its entire lifespan, in which she always picked fanservicey stipulations to defend it by. And I’m not talking about the ones that reduce the action to simple grabbing and pulling - full, actual pro wrestling content, but sexy.

[@thedeadlynose5127]

Defos how Adam would book a clean n health jeff would be cool

[@dbone3356]

They can't even book their women's tag titles. They don't need a midcard title, or two, because both Raw and SD would need their own.

[@akarshprayaga5768]

@@dbone3356 they couldn't make women's tag team titles work cuz they didn't have any legit tag teams (expect for a few) and were singles competitors thrown together in a tag team. A mid card would be beneficial bcuz A) 95% of the women's division are singles competitors and B) They can use a mid card title to elevate their stock so eventually get a wwe or women's world title run

[@dbone3356]

@@akarshprayaga5768 Then make legit tag teams. The Bar were two thrown together singles. The New Day were three thrown together singles. I could go on.

[@3a7h0n]

I honestly think that since Damian won MITB, you can still do the story Adam’s booked! Damian was Edge’s first disciple*, so I do think it’d still make sense!

[@aarondavid5565]

100%, was just gonna comment this!

[@FortunateKidd]

Disciple

[@cammackk]

Hell with Damian looking like he's going to organically become a face again in the future, could have a scenario where Dom takes the MITB from Damian (Some sort of multi man match with both men in and Dom there to help Damian but rolls him up at the end) that would put even more heat on Dom and then you have him cash in on edge like Adam said... Put it this way there be all kinds of trash thrown in the ring after that

[@GudinaHood]

​@@FortunateKiddEdge did teach Damian Priest how to shout very loudly, though.

[@3a7h0n]

@@FortunateKidd you right my b

[@BreakerX42]

Wait....third best Adam? Was that a Pacitti callout?

[@RickssonNilson]

I thought the same!

[@georgeprice8929]

It was a Pacitti shoutout🙌

[@May9k]

Great booking. I would love to see an LA night championship run booking next

[@dbone3356]

YYEEAAHH!!

[@juniorhomeentertainment1602]

Me when a new How Adam Would Book video pops up on my notification. *clicks the top of the screen*

[@karthikbhan3675]

Please do the Next Episode on how Adam Would Book... LA Knight to be a Champion. YEAH!

[@elchomper.1063]

Simple. Don't. He's a boring ass ripoff nostalgia act with the most mediocre ring skills money can buy.

[@xaviermurray7698]

With everybody saying LA Knight!!

[@joshuaottley7902]

YEAH!

[@TheBouShea]

YEAH!

[@AshRain-nu3vz]

YEAH!

[@paoloren]

I looked forward to these booking videos every month. During the pandemic, these videos and your wrestling lists kept me sane. Thank you, Adam. Best of luck to you wherever you end up going next.

[@bobbob465]

There's only one thing wrong with this, just like all of these bookings have one thing wrong with them: We'll never get to see it happen.

[@michaeld1889]

Im leaving my money for Adam Copeland and Christian vs. The Hardys right here on this table. That would be...wow 💵

[@globe_smasher]

Edge and Christian have aged like wine... Matt and Jeff has aged like milk...

[@MorbidFayde]

The "and they were a huge pair... Lita and Edge" made me belly laugh cause of how little I expected that. Bravo Adam, you've seen teen me's search history

[@flatjoker600]

I am guessing this is the final episode of How Adam Would Book.

[@Cheechers]

I know Dom didn't win MITB but my god the amount of heat he would have in this situation is insane lol

[@DasNordlicht91]

I just had this image of Cody finally finishing the story and winning the title… only for Dom to cash in on him. Mega nuclear heat.

[@officerwright5045]

I got chills when you were talking about the final match. I don’t even watch AEW and I’d have to buy that ppv.

[@codynelson7575]

The Kofi Elimination Chamber call back is brilliant. Adam can do anything!

[@harveyholmes9533]

I fantasy booked this myself (before MITB too) in a very similar way and love the ‘my next lose is my last’ run as WHC, only difference I’d make to this is rather than facing John Cena before being cashed in on I’d have him defend the belt in a brutal Elimination Chamber match so the end of his final title reign and career mirrors the way he won his first title back in 2006. Shame they can’t really do either anymore because it doesn’t fit Priest as Mr. MITB but I suppose they could delay it a year if Edge was up for it.

[@SupaTheEpic]

Always great to see another How Adam Would Book. Thank you for these masterpieces Adam.

[@AtlasAlpha0678]

I still don’t fully understand what happened with Adam last year, but I do miss these kind of videos. Whether he actually did whatever it was or not, I hope you Adam gets over whatever it was

[@ShadowMewto]

The recent fantasy booking warfare stuff has been a decent replacement though.

[@JustDonny]

Adam casually predicting Rollin's summerslam match this year was pretty neat.

[@snapwilson316]

Oh man, I love the conclusion of his WWE career and I love the ending. Letter perfect.

[@glenncoco1]

Thanks for the shoutout Adam, appreciate you mate ❤

[@conorpurdy7865]

I actually saw Sexton Hardcastle wrestle in a hockey rink in rural Nova Scotia sometime around 1995/6. He was the best part of the show then.

[@AbsAli02]

I personally think Edge’s return was the best in wrestling history (so far). Mainly because he was never supposed to wrestle again because of the risk it would be. I’ve seen people say that CM Punk, John Cena and Triple H has but realistically those were always going to happen at some point.

[@roostermcscratch9060]

Shawn Michaels?

[@AbsAli02]

@@roostermcscratch9060 was thinking of him too.

[@mitchellima7548]

Pink is feta or if it would happen but I do agree edges return is the best. You mention hbk and as much as I love Shawn, and as much as his return match with hhh was great, the story was honestly kinda convoluted(everyone forget the hhh hits him with a car bs they did). So for that reason I think edge has it as well.

[@dm-pj7cp]

you are tainted by nostalgia

[@JaimeD.]

There is a "How Adam Should Book..." story that I want to see after many years. It should be put into consideration. It is about how the career of Adrian Neville (Pac) would've gone differently from 2015 to 2018/the beyond.

[@swaybravo7899]

How Adam would’ve Booked Neville’s Main Roster Run? Here for it!

[@jaydeepsen4769]

During his retirement, he not only did "Money plane" but also played the character of Kjetill Flatnose in "Vikings". He was terrifying in that role.

[@ajtessier]

God damn I love the idea of that last match. 1999 was when I started watching wrestling and I’d be crying right there with ya!

[@davidyoung6649]

This is probably the most perfect booking video you have ever done Adam!

[@rohitremesh7830]

this is riding-into-the-sunset perfect! someone should make sure Adam Copeland sees this because this booking is a true gift from a wrestling fan

[@camoveteran2219]

I'm pretty sure if Dom cashed in money in the bank on Edge in Canada, we would finally get the riot that's been advertised since One Night Stand 2006.

[@HaLucha0]

Well, this series was fun while it lasted

[@emmafradd]

I teared up when you mentioned the 4 way retirement match. Too good. Adam how would you book Jeff Hardy's retirement?

[@cjg1029]

That would be so beautiful. The dom reveal *chef's kiss* just amazing. It would break so many hearts. The best "heels win" scenarios are when its the big one and that relevant heel just crushes the dream

[@purplekitcat6428]

I love your version of Edge teaming up with Christian again and doing a ladder match against Matt and Jeff Hardy! I was thinking the same thing a while back when there were rumors of Edge going to AEW…. It comes full circle with it ending the same as it began!

[@ridley7498]

Adam said that it wouldn't be a ladder match, just a regular tag team match. None of those guys should be doing any major ladder spots with the amount of injuries they've had, especially Edge and Jeff.

[@TheThird1977]

I would love to see a "How Adam Would Book... Tazz's First Year in WWE" just because of the potential that was wasted IRL.

[@momoaliNBLC]

Never would've expected a Mean Girls reference in a booking video 😂 good on you Adam.

[@RomaroBrandon]

He didn't make a Mean Girls reference, he made a Snakes on a Plane reference.

[@MistahJayLove]

Rewatching after Adam has left the company...was this his last installment in the BlampiVerse? Or was there another on the patreon?...I miss Adam 😢

[@hollowayquotes]

This is the greatest retirement match I've ever heard. And I'd love to see the crowd reaction to Dom screwing everything up.

[@V1LL1N]

WOW I knew you'd do it proper, but this is EVEN BETTER! WOW so good.

[@Veteran622]

Not able to watch the video yet, but just wanted to say LOVE the new logo! Whoever designed that did an amazing job!

[@jarfd.dorkis5766]

I have this vision of Edge's perfect retirement match where they bring in Christian for a night and they team up against Sami and KO. I think that would be amazing.

[@press_x_tojason]

Thank you for the Money Plane reference, that sure is one of the films of all time.

[@BBall0027]

The intro answered a question I've had for decades about the line "Like Sting I'm tantric" in "One Week" by the Barenaked Ladies.

[@kilik85011]

If they were to ever have Dom get the belt off Edge, Dom's Instant Transmission better be working that night. Otherwise, I need a shot of everyone in the building chasing Dom down the street and him running Captain Jack Sparrow style, complete with Finn and Damian playing the crew and Rhea playing Will Turner.

[@khaitranngoc4176]

"If Dom win we riot" or some bullsh*t like that

[@mciranny]

These bookings. Man. Fire. Absolute ❤

[@DarkandWeird]

Just thinking about that one last match made me emotional.

[@Hellinbrand]

How Adam Would Book... the Four Horsewomen's Wrestlemania Fatal Fourway Match. Either an alternate timeline, where Sasha never left WWE, or a Sasha return story, culminating in the 'mania main event.

[@TrueYellowDart]

The nod to Vampire: The Masquerade was great as well as the “dork” comment.

[@isabellamorris7902]

I actively raised both hands to the sky when I realised what you were booking for the final match. That would be killer

[@townicus5908]

Would it be possible to keep the how would have booked series going without Adam? Dan is really good, his list videos recently have been quality

[@MistahJayLove]

Maybe go back to the fantasy booking warfare structure?

[@ShadowMewto]

@@MistahJayLove They took your advice!

[@K0nstantlyTragic]

He also stared in the tv show Haven in Syfy during his retirement. Highly recommend

[@urbaindelva7869]

I would prefer Edge vs. Cena in a joint retirement, but he and Christian vs. The Hardy Boyz in a joint retirement? That would be poetic, too. I would have Kofi be Edge's first challenger to tie up that loose thread. Overall, another great booking video. Also, making a bar out of Edge's real-life name was just nice. Some more ideas: Damage CTRL Cesaro Sheamus's Debut or his returns in 2014 or 2015 Karrion Kross The Riott Squad The League of Nations Big E's Return The Hurt Business Liv Morgan as SD Women's Champion

[@boy_nutella2360]

I loved when Edge said "it's Edging time" and totally Edged all over those guys. No not like that... or maybe like that...

[@spartacus778]

What happened to the nice table

[@bonecanoe86]

I wonder who got put through it.

[@spartacus778]

@@bonecanoe86 hopefully the tech Adam Whitney

[@johnleoalgo9692]

Here's an idea for your next video: how you would book WrestleMania 27, especially Cole vs. Lawler.

[@logannagel1917]

I got chills at the edge/Christian vs Hardy’s

[@asapreefy9104]

Dominik cashing in on Edge and winning the WHC is "Hogan joining the NWO" level heat

[@ZanraiKid]

As an aside, singles matches from Edge I would very much like to see in AEW before Edge & Christian vs. Hardy Boys: * vs. Jack Perry, to try and bring the pupil of one Christian Cage back from a dark place * vs. Jon Moxley in a Street Fight, because this is peak dad fight in a carpark energy * vs. Darby Allin, both counter culture icons of their eras. Have Tony shell out for Rob Zombie’s “Never Gonna Stop”. * vs. Kenny Omega in Montreal, a legitimate dream match * Honorable Mention: vs. Adam Cole vs. Adam Page in a triple threat, which writes itself

[@fredlavin-crossley5731]

The THIRD best Adam… he remembers ❤

[@kiidampuller97]

Adam might be the biggest heel in Canada since The Rock’s 03 promo on Toronto

[@Cloud121D]

Despite being a fanatical lifelong WCW fan, Edge is my favorite wrestler of all-time. I even cried during his Hall of Fame speech. Yet when he came back in 2020, I didn't pop at all. I was still too numb from the news that Kobe Bryant had died that day. It was nice to see him back though.

[@zakdunstan]

Best booking you've ever done bar none Absolute chef's kiss

[@dannyarcher7137]

I'd like a how Adam would book, the AEW Women's division. I'd really love his take on how to jump start the division!

[@DurandalX13]

As always, your booking is beautiful and exactly what Edge and the fans should get. Which is why it's going to hurt even more when Edge never sees any push again, just drifts on and off TV randomly, and his "retirement" match is a meaningless mid card match losing to Baron Corbin in another futile attempt to make Corbin relevant again.

[@elamcyril]

Nah, this marky booking was nonsensical & way over the top. What we got was sensible & nice, warm way to end his WWE career.

[@TheLeeGrimm]

I could cry just at the thought of that final retirement match 😭

[@chisokugaming]

The tag match idea gave me chills. Love it

[@mikeread7611]

What would I like to see? A do over of DX 2006

[@JMC1396]

" this is how I'd retire edge twice... once in wwe and once in... well get to that." ..... WCPW return confirmed!

[@KaseyCryptid]

Edge putting over Dominik as the new Ultimate Opportunist on his way out would be incredible, I never realized the parallels of Dom and late 2000s Edge till now.

[@Taluien]

If you want to add to the Toronto Heat... how about piping in Christian's theme song... only for Rhea to grab the mic after a moment and going "Who's your MAMI, Toronto?!"

[@zacharylee2173]

This is legitimately one of Adams best booking videos

[@garchie1984]

Yes to all. This was chef's kiss brilliant. Too bad nothing WWE won't book anything as emotional, consistent and well rounded as this.

[@drummerboy4013]

damn, u guys really had us when u put cena on the thumbnail lol.

[@joshhelm3772]

How you dont have a seat in WWE’s creative is BEYOND me. Beautiful storytelling

[@pieman1019]

Edge himself would respect the Dom cash in idea

[@Cubsmanallday]

Amazing job as always,Adam. Jam that jam.

[@andrewbriggs9796]

I have to say…another fantastic booking. I’d love the story and it ends everything perfectly.

[@lukeduckworth1256]

As long as edge is going to AEW you might as well do edge and Christian vs FTR. That the dream match FTR says they want

[@joshzombie74]

Nah Adam got caught lackin😂😂

[@MasterFhyl]

Idea for a new match type: Money Plane in the Bank match.

[@BamBamBradley]

love the call back to the elimination chamber match I was at that PPV

[@revuproar5636]

I don't use this word often, Plumpy.... but damned, you may be an artist.

[@he2875]

Just hearing Adam describe that ending made me cry.

[@Kobra6510]

Holy crap......Finn vs Seth IS actually happening at Summerslam. Nice one Adam.

[@TJ_CrXss]

Considering the circumstances in AEW, I would love to know how Adam would book an AEW Women’s Division starting from today & booking to the future

[@dominiccarranza2184]

Poor Tempest. Not realizing the leafs are gonna blow it up soon. At least you have at least 1 Cup to keep you warm (sharks fan)

[@IM-xs3uv]

Good video...except for when the Pink Lady makes its appearances.

[@mattcarman]

I couldn’t love this more. Perfection.

[@DominikMalinowski95]

After that, Dom would never will be allowed back do Canada and even if he will, he will probably be killed, or at least someone will try that. I was angry just listening to this, great booking as always, thank you!

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

Hard video to watch as a Canadian. Love it! It would be cool to have an active countdown for the number of hours left to break the record while Edge holds the belt. It can keep popping up and stay active on their website. Then in the final few hours he loses to Dom.