Michael Cole suddenly namedrops top AEW star at WWE Money in the Bank 2025

A major AEW star got namedropped by the legendary WWE announcer Michael Cole during the Money in the Bank PLE 2025. The name was mentioned just before the Men's Ladder Match.

Michael Cole namedropped top AEW star Cope (fka Edge) while on commentary. Adam Copeland will forever be remembered as the first-ever Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner. The Rated R Superstar won the briefcase at WrestleMania 21 in 2005 and cashed it in months later to become WWE Champion as well.

During the Money in the Bank 2025 PLE, Michael Cole remembered the Rated R Superstar. Right before the Men's Ladder Match, the legendary WWE commentator acknowledged Edge as the first-ever MITB briefcase winner over 20 years ago. It was also the first and only mention of Cope ever since the show kicked off.

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Adam Copeland departed WWE in 2023 after his legendary 25-year run in the company. He later made his blockbuster debut in AEW and is still signed with the Jacksonville-based promotion. Cope has not been on TV after a brutal assault by FTR at Dynasty 2025, and fans have been anticipating his return.

Only time will tell when the WWE Hall of Famer makes his return to seek retribution on FTR.

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