The tournament to crown the brand-new World Heavyweight Champion began on this week’s Raw. In the first round, Seth Rollins picked up the victory against Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura. In the second round, Finn Balor secured his victory by defeating Cody Rhodes and The Miz.
Later that night, Rollins pinned Balor in a singles tournament match. Therefore, becoming the first challenger to advance to the tournament final at WWE Night of Champions from the Raw brand.
This week on SmackDown, Edge, AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, and Bobby Lashley, Austin Theory, Sheamus will compete in two separate triple threat matches to secure a position in the finals. That being said, a recent message from ‘The Rated-R Superstar’ has made him the top pick for the brand-new Championship.
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Edge wants to finish his story before retirement
Just hours before this week’s Friday Night SmackDown, ‘The Ultimate Opportunist’ shared a message on Twitter. In his video, he talked about his upcoming triple threat match against ‘The Master of 619’ and ‘The Phenomenal’. He has a history with both superstars and mentioned that he is looking forward to seeing them inside the ring.
He spoke highly of both of his upcoming opponents. And he also claimed that the three wrestlers will tear the house down on the blue brand show. He then added that he hopes to win the tournament and win the title eventually at Night of Champions. He is close to hanging up his wrestling boots. And it is important for him to finish his story.
Howdy! #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/0OTOqgFRDg
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) May 11, 2023
He wants to complete his WWE “book” with the last title win. And to do that, he wants to reclaim the World Heavyweight Championship that his neck injury forced him to give up in 2011. He then thanked his fans that have showered their constant love and support for him. Seeing the video, many fans got emotional and reacted to it.
Fans want ‘The Rated-R’ superstar to become the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion
When ‘The Visionary’ secured his spot in the tournament’s finals, he became an instant favorite to become the new champ. But the latest video from the 49-year-old star has turned the tables. Now fans want Edge to become the inaugural champ. Let’s have a look at some of the top comments.
One last run with the Big Gold would be such a fitting end. You never lost it and it would be such a great story to see you win it back! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/kt9312IIUJ
— Kennedy Goodman (@PinnacleEnder) May 11, 2023
One more run. One more title. One more ride at the top. I'm here for it. Good luck, Edge! This is your match.
— Nate (@Ace_Spade4) May 11, 2023
YES YES MILLION TIMES YES EDGE WILL BECOME A WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION AT #WWENOC ON MAY 27
FINISH THE STORY MAN
YOU DESERVE IT pic.twitter.com/44VPPyjraD
— BuğraKanıcı (@BugraKanici) May 11, 2023
Okay this just got me hype for tomorrow Match now let's go edge you got this. I want see you get that title one more time and have your last match on top let's go. #wwe #SmackDown
— Antoine Parrish (@themoe85) May 11, 2023
The WWE Universe believes Edge should win the brand-new title instead of Rollins.
sorry to seth, but i need edge to win the new world title. i need this one more time pic.twitter.com/LKosACOMC1
— sydney (@heeljey) May 11, 2023
Seth Rollins will win the world heavyweight championship anytime but first Edge needs the world heavyweight championship because he's very close to ……..😔
For last time lets see edge as our World heavyweight champion 🥹💖— SAHIL Gill (@sahilgill12457) May 11, 2023
damn we were all team Seth but fuck it pull the trigger on Edge for world champion and we get Edge vs Rollins at #SummerSlam the story is PERFECT
pic.twitter.com/ylG6GXxxAy— ً (@tylerduran21) May 11, 2023
Ah fuck. Give Edge that final title run, Seth will still be over and he can win it next. They obviously can’t get Christian to reunite E&C so give the man one last title run
— yosonimbored (@yosonimbord) May 11, 2023
Some of your best work was as a heel, I'm rooting for you to win and end YOUR story, if you will (D.R.), on your terms and how you envision it but if you don't win…maaan let him out, the Rated R Superstar, go out as defiantly as you want, love, respect and admiration is already…
— Richlando (@Richlando) May 11, 2023
Good luck to you buddy. I hope to see you win it!!!
— Entertain This! (@ThisEntertain) May 11, 2023
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You're the reason I keep chasing my goals. You'll get that title round your waist 🏆.
— Branden (@urbanzosf) May 11, 2023
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Just like ‘The Rated-R Superstar’ himself, the WWE Universe also wants him to finish his story with a title run. Do you think he will with the tournament and become the brand-new champ? Also, tell us what you think about his video. Share your opinions in the comment box.
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