It’s believed that The Bloodline, both former and current members, won’t be in attendance at the August 18 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. This “unexplained” absence of one of the WWE’s hottest storylines makes little sense until you come across the latest word from the grapevine – Edge will be retiring then.
As the 25-year celebration of WWE legend Adam Copeland, popularly known as Edge, looms, everyone is wondering: Is this really the last curtain call for the Rated-R Superstar?
Edge’s 2020 return to the squared circle was a moment frozen in time, with fans clutching their hearts as the impossible became reality. Back in 2011, an insidious neck injury robbed him of what should have been the peak of his career. The world believed Edge was sidelined for good, so witnessing his triumphant return at the Royal Rumble was a goosebump-inducing spectacle that still echoes in the annals of wrestling history.
Yet as the calendar pages three years later, murmurs of Edge’s imminent second retirement began to take shape. These weren’t just casual rumors either; they emerged from the lips of Ron Hutchinson, Edge’s longtime trainer, a man who’s been by the superstar’s side for three decades. As reported by multiple sources, including renowned wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, Hutchinson believes that Edge’s climactic showdown with Sheamus on this week’s SmackDown may be the Rated-R Superstar’s final hurrah.
The narrative is almost Shakespearean. Edge and Sheamus, despite their storied careers in WWE, have never met each other in a singles match. Their backstory is woven with respect, with Edge crediting Sheamus for inspiring his return to the ring, and vice versa. It’s a story of intertwined fates and brotherhood. Now, as they prepare to face off in what might be Edge’s farewell match, the gravitas of the moment isn’t lost on anyone.
Sheamus, the Celtic Warrior, isn’t just another competitor; he’s the linchpin who convinced Edge that another WWE run was feasible. Their impending confrontation isn’t just about a win or a loss; it’s about legacy, friendship, and going off into the sunset on one’s terms. Edge, ever the craftsman of stories, has always been vocal about penning his own ending.
As Meltzer articulated, the superstar had previously alluded to a desire to bow out in Toronto, in front of a hometown crowd that has been with him through thick and thin.
However, Edge has remained enigmatic about his intentions. Is it truly time for one of WWE’s most celebrated stars, a man who’s clinched 31 titles in a stellar career, to step away from the limelight? Or is this another chapter in a story filled with swerves and surprises?
In a world as unpredictable as WWE, it’s almost fitting that fans are left in suspense. Wrestlers, as the saying goes, never truly retire. But Edge, with his flair for drama, could very well be orchestrating the most poignant exit in wrestling history.
If Edge is indeed ready to exit stage left, there’s no doubt that the climax will be nothing short of spectacular.
Yet, regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: the legacy of the Rated-R Superstar, with his tenacity, passion, and unparalleled charisma, will echo in the wrestling world for generations to come. Toronto, prepare for a night that might just be etched in the annals of time.
Hopefully, if this happens, Randy Orton, Edge’s former tag-team partner and one-half of the rated-RKO, Randy Orton, will be there to bid him farewell.
