Edge's DIFFICULT Decision Between AEW & WWE!

Adam Copeland, fka Edge in WWE, hit pro wrestling free agency in September of 2023 after wrestling his final WWE Match on Smackdown vs. Sheamus. In this exclusive Sam Roberts Interview, The Rated R Superstars discussed all the behind-the-scenes details that went into his decision to jump from WWE to AEW (All Elite Wrestling) to finish his pro wrestling career. Adam is brutally honest the role his family, friends and the creative freedom played into his decision to join Tony Khan at AEW's PPV Wrestledream.
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[@ttm9227]

Imagine you’re a kid and you walk into class and edge is just casually painting the wall

[@rittis013]

Got shills thinking about it, dude is bigger than life.

[@BrightWendigo]

Imagine you’re just a kid trying to get your mother back and Edge is just casually the God of War and tries to fight you.

[@SoulKiller7Eternal]

Edge? Meh. Undertaker? RVD? Goldberg? Oh fuck YES!

[@kingpeso4240]

I don’t get Why Wwe didn’t want him around more when he was willingly asking to be around more…

[@brucewayne8158]

Honestly, he should’ve feuded with Cody Rhodes for a couple months and him feuding with Judgement Day at Wrestlemania this year would have been ideal.

[@overjuach173]

Because he wanted more creative control then he already had he was being selfish that’s why he went to aew he thought he would have more freedom

[@kingpeso4240]

@@overjuach173 well that might be true but I also think he wanted to win championships and I think wwe just wanted to use him like a special attraction

[@thisreplywillbeuselessbuth9879]

Because then he becomes less of an attraction.

[@noxiousbastard11]

Dude your salty respect adam for choosing aew and jade vice versa choosing wwe stop being knowing all their minds by choosing company stop being bullshit

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

Edge has done everything in WWE. If Edge wants to redefine himself, the best way to do that is have matches with wrestlers in another company. Edge did have a feud with Christian in WWE, however their feud in AEW is better.

[@empower5228]

This 👏 👏 👏

[@TheRavenholme]

Hell, Christian's doing the best work of his entire _career_ over in AEW right now. And really, that's the biggest reason why I'm happy for the WWE to have a rival - they consistently misused Christian and he was never really able to achieve the success he has now. It's awesome seeing wrestler's get a real second chance. Especially when you're a fan. 😂

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

@@TheRavenholme in TNA Christian showed he could be a main eventer. Then when he went back to WWE Christian was misused again. Vince didn't think Christian was good enough to win a world title without some bs finish. Which was put into the contract if Rko gets DQ Christian will be world champion. Either that or Vince was punishing Christian for becoming world champion in another company. Proving his worth. Vince decided to embarrass Christian. We all know how petty Vince is.

[@TimeBomb014X]

Edge slammed a spike bat in Christian's balla and didnt just castrate him and csuse him to bleed out in what was a garbage hardcore match where weapons and furniture was more over. It is nit their best

[@alexubel]

No, it was not better.

[@dxer255]

He's certainly one of GOATS for me in pro wrestling. Even though Im more WWE guy Im glad that he's still wrestling. He will he do whats best for him but i hope he ends his legendary career HOME.

[@nmell1008]

Yer same man I have so many fond memory’s of him and Cristian in wwe.and also just watching him mature into one of the greats of wwe in my opinion has been amazing. I don’t really watch to much aew also but I really hope he gets the run he’s looking for. He definitely deserves everything he’s worked for.

[@ericanders2819]

Honestly don’t watch AEW but I can totally respect that. He just wants 1 final run where he can be heavily featured in storylines and matches.

[@GUARIVERA81]

You are part of the problem. AEW has better talent. WWE Tribalism at work

[@ericanders2819]

@@GUARIVERA81 damn I wasn’t gonna go there but tell me your an AEW mark without telling me your an AEW mark. My lord 😂

[@quanquan3910]

@@GUARIVERA81man gtfo half the people in aew wanna be in wwe 😂😂

[@scotto132]

@@GUARIVERA81What? I'm an AEW fan, but nothing OP said was tribal. Frankly, it was pretty reasonable. More wrestling is better for everyone. WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, etc. - wrestling is awesome.

[@ChaceTheGamer1997]

⁠@@GUARIVERA81 what has talent got to do anything, I don’t watch Aew as much as I used to but tribalism in wrestling is just stupid, you like what you like but don’t tell people what they should do & watch & yet you got the balls to say you’re part of the problem, 😂 you’re a 🤡

[@callmeglover1593]

I miss Edge in wwe but damn I’m excited to watch Adam Copeland at Wembley for AEW All In! 💪🏻

[@empower5228]

I'm predicting that come next year at All In at Wembley Stadium...Adam and Jay will be defending the AEW World Tag-Team Championships (for their final match in AEW) against FTR, the Lucha Brothers, and the House of Black in a Fatal Four Way TLC Match - or its equivalent - and that match will be the main event 🎉❤

[@larrylovestein4927]

Funny how when I was 12 in 2006 I hated edge’s guts so much but now in 2024 I’m nearly 30 and every time I see him on tv I smile and get goosebumps. Life’s weird.

[@Miguel_morales99]

Always annoys me when people go "oh he has no aura in aew, oh hes washed now, oh he isn't interesting" hes not doing it for clout, hes doing it because he loves it. He wants one more run with his friend ya know

[@empower5228]

This 👏 👏 👏

[@georgen5882]

People who say he is washed and can’t do it have no idea what they are talking about. Hes still better than half or more of the WWE roster and can go with just about anyone and have a great match. I think it came down to being a glorified part time guy vs being in a full time role with his best friend. That’s an easy decision and I don’t blame him for making it. I don’t pay any attention to AEW at all, but I wish him the best.

[@SalveASMR]

These people are sad... Their opinions are irrelevant.

[@IamLegend32]

I don't blame him for going to AEW.. But his very first storyline/angle is that he attacks his best friend since childhood because his friend disrespected Sting?!? I was there live when Edge made his AEW debut and the very next night I watched TV and he came out to explain why he attacked Christian..I was like really?? This is the storyline they're gonna go with? Absolute garbage.

[@VigilanteWilliamson]

He's not washed but AEW isn't maximizing his potential. Maybe the Cope open will change my mind we will see.

[@aydenunited]

I can now see by the Mr. Bungle California album cover tee, Adam is a man of refined taste.

[@trondrew]

He certainly isn't talking out of his Ars Moriendi.

[@JosephMichaelsMusic]

He is an air conditioned nightmare

[@Pretty_Fly_on_a_White_Guy]

Squeeze my macaroni…

[@geckosethpe]

Such mad respect for Copeland for having every reason to just ride the legendary nostalgic wave and phone it in; but this dude put in the work, had to work with small crowds and build something from nothing and bust his ass off making it work. Both Christian and Edge/Cope are prime examples of putting in the work and working everyone and involving people to get on their level. Cope earned that TNT title and has every reason to rep it proudly. Now he gets to have his own dream match/story with Malakai Black! This is where the fun stuff begins.

[@mattd1142]

That was such a cool night in Toronto! So fortunate to be there for it.

[@-Sangral-]

"We are looking at a 2 year window here" I heard that before about a 1 year window, and that already was 2 years ago.😅

[@RR-v]

Not a huge fan of AEW but once edge joined it was impossible not to view his events this dude is such an inspiration from a man’s view to just keep pushing no matter what

[@jersh1981]

I think This is was an amazing opportunity for Adam. He did what he had to do in WWE. I'm sure everyone in WWE understood his leaving, and reasons to work in AEW. His best friend is over there, and he can help with story telling. Class act guy. we all will enjoy these last 2 years if he decides to retire afterwards. Now Adam, when you do retire I want to see you in one more Royal rumble.... promise us that!

[@georgen5882]

I just wish he had the story ending of retiring as heavyweight champ since he was forced to retire with that belt the first time. He should have had a title run of some kind when he got back but they dropped the ball with him. Either way I’m happy for him. He has nothing left to prove to anyone and he’s having fun. Good for him.

[@blackout8777]

hes done nothing for aew 😂

[@filsimondi7186]

@@blackout8777 he's been consistently delivering good matches, which is what AEW fanbase want to see, and had a proper feud with Christian.

[@uhasja]

​@filsimondi7186 not really. His been wrestling against nobodies in aew

[@Morganj27]

​@blackout8777 you sound like a scorned fan.

[@JalenPrice_252]

I would’ve made Edge a producer for certain matches he’s so smart.

[@5150crazyfun]

You have to respect Edge taking a risk and going to AEW. Leaving the safe option of staying in WWE and being creatively limited. I do think he should already be AEW world champion now so he will have made a bigger impact, but week after week his segments and matches are part of why I keep up with AEW.

[@SuperChaos002]

Making him AEW world champion now would be far too premature. Swerve looks like the next top guy.

[@antione]

Lmao what risk did he take?

[@orangemaniabrother2232]

No, he shouldn't already be AEW champ. In fact, until he's changed his music and has less WWE about him I don't think that should even be a discussion

[@redrick8900]

@@antione He has to learn multiple new styles and how to wrestle in a completely different ring.

[@redrick8900]

@@orangemaniabrother2232 Edge should be AEW champ. The TNT tittle is bigger than their world tittle now.

[@Decekko]

He made the right choice, simply because he did everything he could do in WWE and it was time for him to try one final run with Christian and for the WWE to focus on different people. I think in these last four years the only things I did not appreciate in his run were his win againts Balor in the Cell and the match with Suzuki, apart from that I really enjoyed what he did in WWE and what he is now doing in AEW. For example, I would choose his recent match against Cardona over any "five star" spotfest we are recently subjected to.

[@ArtLee97]

Heres the thing, when aew has a good storyline it usually gets over shadowed by the other bad storylines going on. Edge vs christian should of been bigger than what it was. in order for it to work other storylines have to be good too.

[@jonpoon3896]

Well, it was over shadowed by MJF’s world title reign. I think if Christian didn’t have the TNT title, it would’ve been bigger.

[@ivanwhite8004]

This comment section is so weird and full of half of the stuff that I wish was not in the wrestling community but for reference just to let y’all know wrestlers can retire in companies other than WWE hell Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair both had their last matches outside of WWE just a reminder. You can be respected in one company and retire in another. 😂

[@vaguelymodest6239]

If it was the WCW days, fans would be excited to see their favorite wrestler still working even in a rival company

[@QuayTheDon817]

U post the full interview??

[@AnthonyRaspberry]

We will never know, but I would be interested to know if his decision would be different if Vince was gone at that time.

[@willglenn8638]

I bet he still trying to grasp the fact that hes now wrestling in half empty arenas 😂

[@BuhdeeProductions]

If Christian was signed with WWE again i believe there’s a chance that Edge would be in WWE still. As long there’s a creative direction for the both of them & end together in WWE but the opportunity is gone maybe.

[@dwightyboy5324]

Could still happen, depends on what they want and if their body's will still be able to

[@TopShelfHunters]

ON THIS DAY!!!

[@detestor420]

Remember when Adam took a trip to Iceland. Hmmm 🤔 I do. The WHALE RUMBLE. He was one of the greatest heels in the Vikings series. He was a great actor

[@Qurisx]

I love seeing this POV.

[@mihadferatovic2353]

Edge is one of those wrestlers whose body is on the way out, but his heart and his passion are as if he just started in the business. I’m sure he’ll return to WWE for a retirement match at mania

[@empower5228]

Adam Copeland has already said multiple times that he wants to retire alongside Jay Reso (aka Christian Cage), his real-life best friend and former tag-team partner. He wants to do it in AEW, and it will likely happen within the next 2 years. It's all in motion now, beginning with the debut of Adam Copeland and his drawing of the proverbial line in the sand when he chose Sting and Darby Allin over Christian Cage. Their programs since then have all been leading to it. Adam and Jay will inevitably have a massive send-off retirement match in AEW, similarly to what TK planned for Sting. They might return for something in WWE years down the road, but it won't be what most WWE fans are probably expecting, mate. And that's still okay 💯💯💯

[@dannyknightblade4592]

​@@empower5228 I would love for Adam Copeland and The Patriarch Christian Cage to eventually team up again and win the Trios titles along with Beth Phoenix. The wwe is way too corporate nowadays to allow intergender matches. AEW has the freedom to do more unusual and creative things that wwe won't do. AEW offers more opportunities for the ultimate opportunist.

[@empower5228]

@dannyknightblade4592 As awesome as that would be to witness in AEW, I'm fairly certain that the AEW World Trios Championships are for the men's division only, but you're absolutely right about AEW and Tony Khan being more open-minded than anything WWE has done, especially after they became a PG company. Anyhow, Lizzie Copeland (aka Beth Phoenix) could still be involved with Adam and Jay in some capacity jsyk, even if it's as their valet or manager. Or she could potentially sign with AEW and just wrestle as well lol I'm here for all possibilities tbh! I would love to see her wrestle Jamie Hayter or Kris Statlander...a true display of technical skill and physical strength! Hopefully, some or all of these things come to pass. Anything is possible when it comes to AEW, and Adam and Jay are having the time of their lives nowadays 😅💯

[@chriszaun8984]

I love edge but am disappointed he went to AEW

[@David1991.]

It's Adam Copeland not Edge plastic fan.

[@FeelingSaucey]

​@@David1991.Calm down AEW mark 😂

[@cloudxz92]

​@@David1991. Edge, Edge, Edge, Edge, Edge

[@David1991.]

@@cloudxz92 It's April fools Day.

[@chriszaun8984]

@@David1991. enjoy your crap AEW show

[@WestSidebullpenkennels10]

THE CHAMP !!

[@cerebralsamurai8382]

The dude's body is pretty much on thin ice at this point but i can get why he wants finish on a high note because the only real highlight in his 3 year WWE Return was the Seth Rollins feud

[@burjaman11]

Cody Rhodes vs Edge WresteMania 41, one final match for Edge... i hope it happens, at this point anything is possible in WWE.

[@nehemiahhasfun3393]

What match was he talking about in the beginning

[@surfin392]

I would love to see him do more TV. Edge was great in Haven.

[@canderia]

The sad thing is that most people probably think he's retired because they don't pay attention to AEW.

[@ramses1500]

Crazy he’s not going to njpw or Mexico

[@paulsane480]

I think aew would be good if they book him right give him meaningful storylines put over some of their top guys let him win the world title thats a story in itself that should be told

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

I’m hoping that happens.

[@sethrollins9647]

And now he's performing in front of 500 ppl lol

[@dontebello369]

It makes sense honestly, he did everything he wanted in wwe, and he knows he can just sign a legend deal with wwe after he’s done with AEW. Why not go to a different company and sees what it’s like? I don’t judge him one bit. This man was never suppose to wrestle again. If this is it then let him cook some different meals for once in his career

[@kirktuss4819]

Edge is exposing himself in AEW, this run blows.

[@therafter7494]

Remember when edge said he was back full-time after the rumble...and wrestled like 3 times a year

[@therafter7494]

90 percent of it against balor

[@tathagatabasu9952]

​@@therafter7494I can remember with Balor he had a trilogy. 3 times a year? He is going full time since the 2021 return.

[@casuallyarguments3577]

That's why he wanted to do more, in AEW he's getting it. Good for him

[@wwemasta]

Edge is great, he's professional, unlike jericho who's not in shape, ego, creep

[@ricardohester9512]

I hated edge left..but I get what he means..

[@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind]

Could of just taken a year and a half hiatus, stay in shape, stay healthy, and come back for another short run. Fans love returns and is an automatic push for legends. Instead you went to the professional Indy company and are risking your body for fans who just want as many high risk moves as possible because "that's real wrestling"....I hope you're getting paid good because Khan has a tendency to break his action figures.

[@danieldryland6959]

Until the booking goes south for him in aew and it will…..

[@PhenomenalOne1000]

Feel like if vince was still around he’d stay in wwe he had a loyalty to Vince

[@christophermarriott1681]

Cope harder

[@danw4490]

From wrestling in front of 10,000+ live and millions online/ppv/screens, he's gone to having crappy, fake matches in front of 2000+. But... this is his passion. It's hard not to respect. So long as he's happy.

[@orlandoyero7151]

Edge was my fav heel as a kid

[@babyfaceaviator7862]

WWE really wasted the 2022 Royal Rumble win and the Wrestlemania Match with Demon Balor on someone leaving the company.

[@kyleconger2109]

I'm loving the feud with Christian Cage. Id like to see them wrestle though. Not tables and ladders, and stuff. Wrestle!

[@junyaxoxo2564]

He's already in his 50's so i understand wwe

[@vaguelymodest6239]

For not letting wrestlers have creative freedom? That’s what made me stop watching wwe in 2017

[@RAD1111able]

​@@vaguelymodest6239You see in AEW what happens when they get too much of it.

[@jordanbrierley1255]

Back to WWE!!!! Win that world championship

[@ToxicTony15]

They won’t let him that’s why he left. He already lost to Roman like 3 times.

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

@toxictony15 that’s why I’m glad he’s able to win a title In aew.

[@jordanbrierley1255]

@@nathanielcranshaw7839 yeah but should be the main one not the worthless one

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

I agree I was and still hoping he wins the world championship❤️🤟.

[@jarektheone]

I would want to see edge come back with Christian and take down the judgement day and have randy and rey team up with him

[@carlosurena5642]

He still should have put Balor over at Mania…

[@apexsmokepacker]

Who cares about Finn Balor? Dude is a charisma vacuum with zero mic skills and barely gets a reaction. When Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley get more reactions than you, you know you suck

[@samsonlovesyou]

I still hope he has his last match in WWE, though. Even if it's a one-and-done, it just seems right. Ideally with an appearance from Christian and using it to put over someone like Priest.

[@ParticleLarry]

2:26 I thought he started the drama club with Lita

[@suhailzamir8928]

0:15 as the match was happening with who? Shaymo?

[@ACOB]

Sheamus

[@docproc144]

Bro had 3 choices: retire, stay with WWE, or go to AEW, and he made the worst possible choice of the 3 lol. At least if he was retired then he could relax and take it easy. But if he was still wanting to wrestle, going from WWE to AEW is like leaving the MLB to go play for a Triple-A team lol.

[@ZQPPS]

Or maybe… He wanted to go be with his best friend and actually wrestle new people.. I like wwe more than AEW but man you people act like wwe has you on their payroll. Adam literally said he wanted to wrestle WWE was making him special attraction so it made it so he returned for nothing they made it so he really only wrestled in big feuds on big PLE’s stop dick riding wwe

[@TimeBomb014X]

I like and respect Edge, please stay safe Edge

[@kinggodflow]

Adam Copeland*

[@sulamanchand8896]

Edge is a feeling of my childhood.❤

[@marilynthomas8036]

I think he made the best choice for him. Creatively anyway. ❤

[@user-rx2hw8up2j]

I for one was glad he never retired a dream match of mine would never have happened edge vs danny garcia

[@UnknownVillain007]

Lol😂

[@redrick8900]

That was a really good match. I can't wait for the rematch.

[@chrono050]

LOVED the Cope open lastnight Seeing Cordona shock everyone with his appearance was finally a great "Open Challenge"

[@EbonyMtofmuscle]

Sting went until he was 60+ and never complained, had multiple injuries (A big one by Beth Rollins, and didn't blame him) instead he continued to evolve and entertain us. Adam why don't you MAN UP and change your gimmick, you have plenty of time to tell stories.. but ARE you like the Stinger creative enough to do so? Christian Did how about you?

[@FentPDarius]

I know it sounds ridiculous but I was kinda disappointed when he showed up in AEW but now after a few months passed and after hearing this interview I’m very happy for him and glad he has the ability to do the things he wants to do and tell these stories he wants to tell. I personally have been loving his work in AEW and I believe him and Christian Cage should have a proper tag team send off can’t wait to see what else Adam Copeland does!

[@rm22.02]

I might be wrong…. But it seems that Edge and Hunter don’t get along that well.

[@apexsmokepacker]

Hunter was jealous Edge had more charisma than him.

[@rm22.02]

@@apexsmokepacker yeah Hunter was mad insecure. Probably still is

[@warcroftgaming]

When is Beth coming to AEW?

[@prayerindeed8502]

My opinion what's the difference now he regrets it?? Because now WWE is basically off script and much better storytelling. He better join WWE while its still 🔥 Hot! & On Top :)

[@Clipperbossman]

Adam or edge he’s still the goat

[@charleshamilton2415]

At least he can spend more time with his daughters Not like he could have did that with WWE I'm glad he's been able to have more time with his family and still be able to enjoy what he does best tony khan Doesn't work his wrestlers to death At least he give them time to be with their family and still be able to do the family fun And still going on the road and get paid millions The people can talk trash about AEW I just hope nothing but the best for this company And hope it keeps growing No matter how much people talk about this company

[@quinterriouskelly9671]

Edge left to be with Christian again. If he wanted time away HHH would’ve gladly given him that. HHH and WWE respected his decision to go. You’re giving Tony Khan too much credit, the guy is a shit booker and all he cares about is what WWE is doing better. TK was all calm and collected when Vince was running the company into the ground, the second HHH took over, he lost his damn mind. I’m happy that Edge is happy, but the only thing Tk did was hire Christian that’s all 😂

[@empower5228]

This 👏 👏 👏 WWE wasted him at the end. Now, Adam will get to finish things on his terms and retire next to his real-life best friend and former tag-team partner. I predict a massive retirement match at All In next year at Wembley Stadium. By then, I imagine that Adam and Jay will be the AEW World Tag-Team Champions, and they'll be defending those titles in the biggest ever TLC Match in AEW history against FTR, Aussie Open, Blackpool Combat Club, the Lucha Brothers, the Young Bucks, the Hardys, and the House of Black. If, for some reason, the Hardys are no longer available come that time, I could see them being substituted by the Acclaimed or Darby Allin and Nick Wayne. Either way, it's gonna be a HUGE send-off for Adam and Jay, which they absolutely deserve, and it should make for one helluva unforgettable main event 💯💯💯

[@christophermarriott1681]

​​@@quinterriouskelly9671Stop it. Triple H can't book worth a damn and hasn't changed the product to be anything different than when Vince McMahon was there. Same old more talking than wrestling bullcrap concept. And Triple H sucks at free agency. You can hate Tony Khan all you want. Tony Khan cares about the fans. Triple H and the corporate suits in WWE couldn't give a damn about you.

[@charleshamilton2415]

@christophermarriott1681 say it loud for the people in the back He's been listening to too much jim cornette

[@charleshamilton2415]

@empower5228 I know they. Are old But could you imagine Edge and jay and matt and jeff And have The dougly boys in the biggest AEW ladder match

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

AEW run is going well. The cope open is a fun concept. Matt cardona answered the call and him and Copeland had a fun match up.

[@empower5228]

This 👏 👏 👏

[@anonymousbo0318]

😂

[@kodeekozee3611]

I just became more of a fan of his when I noticed his Mr Bungle t shirt

[@crangel8623]

He went to aew because he got more money ey let's face it that's what it's all about...he's already established himself as a legend what else does he have to prove.

[@TheChuckers123]

Lot of hateful and ignorant comments. The man is happy. Got to tell an amazing multi-month program with his childhood best friend Christian Cage and has more fulfilling creative. Funny when he returned he was loved and people were happy, now that he’s with AEW he’s “washed” and supposedly was never a draw. You people are unbelievable. Your opinions on performers change with the wind because of an imbecilic loyalty to a company that does not give a damn about you.

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

The description says 2003!

[@willhaynes4942]

It was a typo

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

@@willhaynes4942 I Figured That!

[@drewdrewson1384]

all this to just say he saw a money mark in TK and said well lets see what I can get out of this dude

[@christophermarriott1681]

Cope harder, WWE fanboy.

[@TheFinaltext]

Please provide time stamp of when he mentioned money ? Oh wait he didn't. You did as you role play as a WWE executive 😅😂

[@venom74799]

1 final run and Tony throwing stupid money at anyone with some kind of popularity. I can’t blame him one bit!!

[@christophermarriott1681]

Good. Shows Tony Khan pays talent for what they are worth. Not like WWE paying less for more work.

[@FirstOdin420]

I'm sure he's regretting that decision now 😅.

[@eaglesandowls]

No, he's having the time of his life.

[@MahdiRanger]

Basically just like big show etc, they felt held back and wanted to stay on top. Dont let these guys fool you, they feed theor ego. Wwe wants young new guys full time and heres mark henry big show matt hardy edge etc whining they werent being given good creative l. Duh you had that time already

[@rizwanchaudhry7937]

But wwe had no problem utilising other older wrestlers like Goldberg and Brock Lesner

[@MahdiRanger]

@rizwanchaudhry7937 in SPARDIC Apperances! Edge literally says here, he being held back from doing more. He's whining about wanting more full time angles. Why? You had your time. Big Show Edge etc were being used the same way but they felt like they were still 30 years old

[@Jboy19881]

This is the problem. He’s the older guy who can’t let it go. Now he’ll do a Jericho and stay round too long and tarnish his legacy

[@richardremick1639]

It wasn't difficult AEW paid him much more money

[@erek_awesome]

Thats the only reason anyone ever goes there. They say it's for "creative freedom" but it's because TK is willing to pay a 40 year old wrestler 8-10 million a year. Can't really blame these guys for chasing checks and making sure their kids and even their grandkids financial futures are completely set in stone. After they get their money, they come back home. Mark my words, after Mercedes/Sasha cashes in those 10 mill a year checks for a few years, she'll come back too

[@richardremick1639]

@@erek_awesome not only that he's going to need the money to most for his physical therapy and hospital bills in 5 or 6 years all that punishment he's done to his body I don't think he has insurance That all hits you at once. I don't blame him at all. Professionally it makes him looks a joke but financially he's going to need the money for lots of reasons like you mentioned and I mentioned. I don't watch the product anymore it's unwatchable for me. It's his right and life he can choose as he pleases ill never take that away from anyone.. wrestling doesn't seem to care of you after your career so he knew he had to take the money. I don't think wrestlers have much of choice unfortunately no insurance

[@Freshy-tq8fs]

I only watch wwe and can say that we already miss Edge 🥲

[@UMANGPLAYS]

I loved he went to AEW and had a great fued with Christian.

[@jn6305]

I like Edge. I do. But when I read “GOAT” or “Rushmore” comments about him, I can never stop thinking about how bad his spear is.

[@CK2008able]

A shame that his AEW run has been so disappointing so far. The Christian feud should have been a layup, but it was so bad. Hopefully he can be involved in some better feuds and storylines before he retires.

[@jacosisaba]

I'm really not a fan on AEW and think they are bad at booking but Edge can do whatever he wants and I can't knock it. He deserves to do whatever he wants and be happy with it.

[@christophermarriott1681]

You know nothing about booking

[@jacosisaba]

@@christophermarriott1681 And you do? If it was good booking the raitings and ticket sales wouldn't be as bad as they are. Good booking makes people want to tune in every week to see what happenes next, no one I know feels that way for his segments.

[@karnige5804]

blame vince. now that hes gone edge is probably like fuk.....

[@ImmortanDan]

I'm a Cornette listener, so you know what I think of how Edge's run is going - but hey, if I at some point in my life ever feel I'm not done in my career, my profession, my passion, I wouldn't let management tell me otherwise. Edge still performs well, right? Then let him have as many "one-year windows" as he wants.

[@saketarora]

Edge doesn’t want to put people over, hate that about him

[@boredbitch666]

yeah that's a pattern i noticed

[@apexsmokepacker]

You hate that he doesn’t put over jobbers?

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

He’s put Christian over.

[@iceman-hw7kb]

he's ruined in aew

[@BrayzenBull]

WWE wouldn't pay him what he wanted. WWE gave him an offer, he admits that. But it wasn't the amount he wanted. "Edge" has never been a draw and the monetary compensation reflected that. So, he left.

[@apexsmokepacker]

He was a draw. He was outdrawing Cena at times in 2006 and 2021 But yeah, he was wasn’t THE guy

[@ZQPPS]

Lying and saying Edge isn’t a draw is crazy

[@Flyc2]

@@ZQPPSrs

[@ACParker13]

I think he made the wrong decision. Sure, he'll tell more stories in AEW, but it will be quantity over what could have been quality in the WWE. Also, in two appearances per month in WWE he'd perform for more fans than two appearances per week in AEW. Just my opinion from a long time fan perspective. It's just disappointing to see a great career end this way, but it is his life and I hope he is still enjoying himself.

[@edgaramdcosta]

And now he’s going to put over malakai black

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

That’s not happening he’s not losing to black.

[@prevail504]

No, he did Not put over finn balor at Mania

[@Drpavel564]

Do you honestly think him winning vs edge would do anything? Look at solo.

[@forrnx.]

@@Drpavel564yes because it was demon finn balor. regular finn I see your point but the whole point of the later ego "demon finn balor" is to be "holy crap this guy is no joke". no no one can take demon finn serious he can't get the job done (reigns, edge, etc.)

[@extremeking425]

extreme rules 2022

[@prevail504]

@@forrnx. EXACTLY. Like why tf would they do that to Finn. And then let this goofy Edge go to aew…. Literally contradicting the entire purpose of his last Wwe Run. (To put over new talent)

[@forrnx.]

@@prevail504 real.

[@mr.b6629]

WWE don't like having Wrestlers with half broken necks...

[@Dknightxs]

We wanted to know how half empty arena feels.

[@mikeysironrage8103]

Dam he looks old AF

[@TekHardy]

That's how aging works

[@ernestlcolemanjr]

Just image if he waited out & now Vince is gone. What would have happen?

[@Tuturial464]

Well good luck in that mess

[@uruk2023]

Edges voice sounds really similar to Mick Foley

[@StephanieS513]

He really does! I never noticed that