Being in the business for so long, Edge understands the dynamics of pro wrestling. No one can easily stick around the industry for a long time. Everyone has an expiration date attached to them. Keeping all of that in mind, the superstar has laid out a plan for his future, which will surprise many.
There’s no denying the fact that the Hall of Fame legend is exceptionally resilient and confident. Even after retiring from the business in 2011, he came back nine years later with the same energy. Since then, The Rated R Superstar headlined multiple Premium Live Events for WWE and came out as a winner in most of them. However, now this prolific performer of the promotion might hang up his boots once and for all. The Rated R superstar shared his thoughts on the eventual end to his wrestling career.
Edge opens up about his retirement from the pro wrestling business
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Speaking on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, Edge opened up on his retirement plans as he thinks, fans will soon get tired of him. And he doesn’t want to stick around to that point.
Edge said, “I don’t want to stick around to the point where it’s like ‘Oh, there he is…’ I don’t want to get there, right? When I come out now, I feel the explosion.”
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From his statements, it was evident that The Ultimate Opportunist desires to feel that ‘explosion’ and thrill every time he enters the ring. However, with time, this might fade as fans get tired of him. And being the passionate wrestler that he is, he wants to hang his boots with pride, with fans cheering for him as loud as they did always.
“At most, I might have another year in me, to be able to do it at this level and still be able to do it at an elite level where I can still hang,” the 49-year-old added.
This means that fans might see their beloved wrestler for a short time now until he decides to retire from the business. The thought is already there in Edge’s mind. He is just looking to end it on his own terms.
The Hall of Fame legend plans to end his career in his own way
Along with opening up about his limited time in the pro wrestling business, he also highlighted the opportunity he has now compared to his retirement in 2011. During that time, the superstar didn’t have any other option but to retire due to his severe neck injuries.
However, now he has the chance to plan his retirement beforehand. He wouldn’t be shy and face difficulties like he did earlier in his career. Edge can now end wrap up his long wrestling career in his own way.
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The superstar also pointed toward his two little girls, whom he has to take care of for the rest of his life. All in all, Edge has many responsibilities, and he thinks, after a year, it will be his time to bid goodbye to the business.
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So, what do you think of this plan of The Rated R Superstar for his retirement? Let us know in the comments below.