In a dramatic turn of events during the March 19th edition of AEW Dynamite, Jon Moxley claimed victory over Adam Copeland (known as Cope) in a gritty street fight to retain his AEW world title. However, it wasn't just the match's intensity that caught eyes—Copeland's post-match remarks are stirring conversations online.

Speaking candidly to ITRWrestling.com, Copeland addressed the backlash surrounding a particularly brutal moment where Moxley took a dangerous fall onto a nail-studded bat. Instead of succumbing to the online noise, he asserted, "I don’t really care about the reaction, besides the live reaction. That to me is the reaction that matters and they were into it live."

Despite acknowledging the potential for diminishing returns in wrestling, Copeland emphasized a crucial point: the landscape of professional wrestling is evolving. He stated, "You have to know your audience and understand that times have changed, for good or bad, however you want to look at it."

Reflecting on the nature of change, Copeland added, "I like to think I’ve always been a proponent of understanding that things do change; it’s going to be more athletic now, it’s going to be more violent now. Things just naturally tend to get ‘more’ as time goes on." He likened the evolution of wrestling to the rapid advancements in technology, from dial-up internet to AI.

Ultimately, Copeland boldly proclaimed, "So I don’t really factor in how people react after the fact. I just know they’re into it live, that’s my job, and that’s how I gauge things." His words serve as a rallying cry for fans and wrestlers alike, highlighting a willingness to embrace the inevitable shifts in the world of wrestling.