Beth Phoenix Joins Thousands to Help Husband Edge Get Over the Disappointment After Missing Out on a Major Accomplishment in the Dying Years of His Career: “WWE Screwed Him”

WWE Hall of Famer Edge was one of the 12 contestants battling it out for the newly unveiled WWE World Heavyweight Championship. After Seth Rollins had emerged as the title contender from RAW, it was time for SmackDown to have its winner, who would face The Visionary on May 27 in Saudi Arabia. The stage was set for six SmackDown talents, including Edge- who had a greater motivation than the others. Well, he was fighting for a title that he was forced to relinquish 12 years ago due to injuries.

Yet, Edge couldn’t make it past the first round, let alone challenge the 36-year-old at the Jeddah Superdome on Night of Champions. After his disheartening loss, his wife and WWE superstar Beth Phoenix, and fans rallied behind the Rated R Superstar on social media.

Fans and Beth Phoenix boost Edge’s confidence after first-round tumble on SmackDown

Edge, fellow Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and two-time WWE Champion AJ Styles locked horns in the opening bout on the recent episode of SmackDown. ‘The Ultimate Opportunist’ botched a spear to Mysterio, who was coming off the top rope. Sensing his opportunity, Styles hit Edge with a Phenomenal Forearm, moments before picking up the win.

After her husband’s loss, the former WWE Divas Champion took to Instagram to laud the superstar as a forever champion. “It’s never lost on me the gift that I have been given to bring our children to see @EdgeRatedR live out his dreams in the ring. He was, is and always will be our champion. #Smackdown,” the three-time WWE Women’s Champion wrote.

Her sentiments were echoed by fans, who paid their tributes to the 11-time WWE World champion.

This fan was clearly upset with the results on SmackDown: “He was robbed last night.”

While this one compared it with the ill fate of another Canadian wrestling legend: “He deserves another championship run before he retires.wwe screwed him like they screwed Bret Hart and sting.”

Edge’s athleticism left this fan in awe: “The things he does at 49 years of age with so many injuries and his career ending injury are truly outstanding. I feel blessed to be witnessing his comeback. He is a true role model and has Inspired so many people.”

Fans also want him to finish the story and take the belt that he dropped in 2011. “Still unfinished business… The story is still left,” while one user noted, another stated, “Tell him to come back soon!! ❤️… His story is still left to complete .. Tell him to complete it 🙌”

Some spoke about his legacy:

“One of the greatest to ever do it.”

“Absolutely greatness best champ ever 💪.”

Meanwhile, Styles went on to defeat Bobby Lashley– who was the winner of the second triple-threat match- to reach the finals. Styles and Rollins will lock horns for the World title at Night of Champions.

On the other hand, Edge’s recent thoughts on his future in likely to upset his fans.

Edge spills the beans on his retirement

Hours before his aforementioned match on SmackDown, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion posted a video on Twitter, sharing his thoughts on the bout.

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“Some people have been running around saying they are going to finish their stories, and good for them. But it made me think a little bit about my story,” he said. Edge added that his ride is going to end “sooner than later”. “…let’s face it, we all know that. I gotta get this done. It’s the last thing to do, it’s the period on the end of the sentence. It’s the last sentence in the book,” the 49-year-old said.

Earlier this year, he spoke about his retirement while appearing on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast. “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,” he said.

With time running out, will Edge be able to capture the title he never lost? Time will tell.

What are your thoughts on Edge’s recent loss? Let us know in the comments.

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