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AEW Cashes In on Adam Copeland’s Viral Meme With New Merchandise

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

Adam Copeland’s “Aw, dude…” has officially become more than just a meme. After the line blew up across wrestling social media, AEW has now turned it into an official t-shirt. The moment came from Copeland’s now-famous promo exchange with Ricky Starks on AEW Collision back in October 2023. Fans have spent the past week flooding ... Read more

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