WrestleMania 22 is notorious for one of the last ‘true’ hardcore matches of the Ruthless Aggression era, and the following PG Era.WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Mick Foley faced off against each other in the event. The match was so intense that Edge went to shock following his victory. Mick Foley was speared into a burning table. In a recent interview with WWE’s The Bump [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlqgD5xQtgo], Mick Foley confirmed a long withstanding rumor about the match. Mick Foley [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/mick-foley-1.jpg]NEW YORK, NY – August 23: Mick Foley greets the audience at WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015, in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) In the WM 22 match, Mick Foley fought with barbed wire tied around his waster. Hence, when Edge speared him, the “Rated-R Superstar [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/edge]” got hurt more. Foley also used the wire as a whip. “I’m admitting I stole that spot from Bret Hart and Bill Goldberg,” Foley admitted. “Jake Roberts told me in 1992 that a wise man knows where to steal his material. WCW had done a great spot–we call it a spot–where Goldberg had speared Bret, but Bret had a 25-pound weight taped to his midsection.” “So [I thought] it worked with a 25-pound weight, it would work with barbed wire as well, so obviously I wasn’t comfortable those first few moments, but I guess I was luring Edge into the spear.” In 1999, during an in-ring confrontation with Goldberg on WCW Nitro, Bret Hart wore a steel plate under his jersey. In the heat of the argument, Goldberg speared Hart and collided head first with the steel plate. The moment is regarded as one of the best moments in Nitro history. MICK FOLEY RECALLS THE WRESTLEMANIA SPOT AND ITS EFFECTS ON EDGE Hardcore fans always prepare for the worst. When Mick Foley revealed the concealed barbwire, the crowd lost its mind. The incident was reminiscent of Mick Foley’s glorious past as a hardcore legend. “That was a great reaction when he hit me with the spear,” Foley recalled the night. “He was the one who came out the worse for wear. Then the reveal is, ‘Yeah, I had barbed wire around my midsection.’ That’s using the old bean right there. That’s what happens when you’re a New York Times number one best-selling author!” Although Edge [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/edge] had the last laugh in the match, Foley solidified his position as a legend. The match not only acted as a reminder of Foley’s prowess over the Hardcore genre, but also is seen as a “rite of passage” from one legend to another. Read more – From The Undertaker to John Cena: WWE Superstars With the Most Wins at WrestleMania [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-from-the-undertaker-to-john-cena-wwe-superstars-with-the-most-wins-at-wrestlemania-bret-hart-hulk-hogan-triple-h/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania</h2>
One of WWEâ€™s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotionâ€™s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania Origins</h2>
WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWAâ€™s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWAâ€™s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPVâ€™s name originated from WWFâ€™s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s.

As WWFâ€™s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didnâ€™t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcadeâ€™s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Evolution of WrestleMania</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation</b></h3>
Even with its debut, WrestleManiaâ€™s core tenet was â€œgo big or go homeâ€. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin.

The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the '80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling.

Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country - New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition.

In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotionâ€™s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year.

However, WrestleManiaâ€™s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early â€˜90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity.

The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertakerâ€™s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with â€˜Stone Coldâ€™ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns.

This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt.

The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austinâ€™s feud with The Rock.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones</b></h3>
In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flairâ€™s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV.

WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertakerâ€™s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryanâ€™s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania during the 2010s</b></h3>
The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a womanâ€™s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey.
<h3 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania in the 2020s</h3>
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 36</b></h4>
WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 37</b></h4>
While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience.

This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Networkâ€™s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 38</b></h4>
WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 39</b></h4>
In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania XL Event Details</h2>
<b>Event Name Change:</b> WrestleMania Axxess has been rebranded as WWE World at WrestleMania.

<b>Venue:</b> This year's Mania will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in partnership with Fanatics Events.

<b>Duration:</b> Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, to Monday, April 8.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Attractions of WrestleMania XL</h3>
<b>Interview Panels:</b> Attendees can participate in interactive panel sessions featuring WWE wrestlers.

<b>Gaming Tournament:</b> A WWE 2K24 gaming tournament will be held, allowing fans to compete against each other in virtual matches.

<b>Live Podcast Recordings:</b> Fans can witness live recordings of popular WWE-themed podcasts, offering exclusive content and discussions.

<b>Meet-and-Greets:</b> Opportunities for meet-and-greets with wrestlers will be available.

<b>Merchandise Store:</b> A large merchandise store will feature a wide range of memorabilia celebrating WrestleMania's 40-year history.

WrestleMania

WrestleMania One of WWEâ€™s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotionâ€™s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley. WrestleMania Origins WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWAâ€™s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWAâ€™s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPVâ€™s name originated from WWFâ€™s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s. As WWFâ€™s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didnâ€™t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcadeâ€™s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name. Evolution of WrestleMania WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation Even with its debut, WrestleManiaâ€™s core tenet was â€œgo big or go homeâ€. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin. The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the &#8217;80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling. Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country &#8211; New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition. In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization. WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotionâ€™s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year. However, WrestleManiaâ€™s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early â€˜90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity. The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertakerâ€™s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s. WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with â€˜Stone Coldâ€™ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns. This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt. The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austinâ€™s feud with The Rock. WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flairâ€™s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV. WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertakerâ€™s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryanâ€™s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. WrestleMania during the 2010s The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a womanâ€™s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey. WrestleMania in the 2020s WrestleMania 36 WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena. WrestleMania 37 While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience. This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Networkâ€™s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year. WrestleMania 38 WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2. WrestleMania 39 In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes. 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<h2>Edge 2022 - Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
If there ever was a man who put extreme on the map, it would be ‘The Rated-R Superstar ‘ Edge. This name rings long and hard in the minds of WWE fans that respect and love the legend dearly.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Edge is a star that always gives it his best in the ring. There is nothing that he cannot do and manages to stun everyone with his daredevil-like attitude in the ring.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Over the years, fans have grown accustomed to seeing him do the unthinkable in the ring. Edge is one of the most successful Superstars in WWE history and one of the best current wrestlers in the ring. His work in the ring is unparalleled and he is one of the few who carry on the torch of old-school wrestling.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>History<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
<h3>Early career</h3>
Edge began his career wrestling in several independent promotions across Canada. As a college student, he trained in the school boxing ring which had a hard mat. He learned how to limit his damage during falls from here which helped him later on in his career.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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His skills were noticed by Bret Hart’s manager Carl De Marco, who recruited him under the WWE banner once he was president of WWF Canada. Edge worked in development territories and lived with a colleague until his career took off.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h3>WWE</h3>
After impressing superiors, Edge made his debut on Raw on the June 22, 1998 episode. He soon climbed top the pecking order and formed a vampiric faction with Gangrel and Christian called the Brood.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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The Brood would eventually work with The Undertaker during the Ministry of Darkness Era. Edge worked with Christian a lot since they were best friends. Their pairing goes back decades and they work very well together.

Edge broke out as a solo Superstar once he had received enough recognition. His work as a tag team had cemented his character in the eyes of fans and his time had come.

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After a couple of tries as a solo character, the crowd seemed to back him and he was given the green light. Over the next few years, edge spent his time in legendary feuds with The Undertaker, John Cena, and Randy Orton before heading towards multiple Championship reigns.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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‘The Rated-R Superstar’ won the World Heavyweight Championship a record 7 times and is widely recognized as the face of the title which does not exist in WWE today. He also held the WWE Championship and Tag team Championships multiple times with Randy Orton and Christian.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Edge competed in a number of legendary matches and was no stranger to hardcore. He fought against the best names in the business such as Mick Foley, The Hardy Boys, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, and John Cena, all of which were known to take things over the limit.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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<h3>Retirement</h3>
He often performed the most dangerous moves and stunts. The Superstar was known for giving his body to the ring for entertainment, a feature that ultimately took its toll on him.

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After years of taking hits to his back, Edge finally pulled his last straw. In 2011, shortly after his victory at WrestleMania against Alberto Del Rio, ‘The Rated-R Superstar’ underwent a medical scan.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

He then received the news that he had spinal stenosis due to the hits he took throughout his career. He was also given the sad news that if he wrestled again, he risked paralysis or even death.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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The neck injury sustained during the WrestleMania fight proved to be the decisive point in his career. In an emotional speech, Edge bid farewell to his fans and was forced into an uneasy early retirement.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Also read: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-raw-smackdown-edge-the-true-story-behind-wwe-legend-edges-career-threatening-neck-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The True Story Behind WWE Legend Edge’s Career Threatening Neck Injury</a>

He was subsequently inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2012 for his contributions to the wrestling world. Edge continued to appear for WWE in various segments as himself but never wrestled.

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<h3>Return</h3>
No one expected Edge to ever return, but he shocked the world when his music hit at Royal Rumble 2020. As it played through the silence, the crowd roared in what was one of the loudest pops in WWE history.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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No one could believe what they were seeing as Edge made his way down to the ring, full of emotion. He speared his way through the Rumble and eliminated his friend Randy Orton, who was just about to betray him himself.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Edge didn’t manage to win the Rumble but appeared in the next episode of Raw to confirm his return. He was then offered a partnership by his long-time friend Randy Orton, who ended up betraying him with an RKO!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Orton tried to end Edge’s career again with multiple chair shots to his injured back. The Superstar was carried away in an ambulance later on. However, he wasn’t done and made a return to ambush Randy again and kickstart his new feud.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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To prove that he was here to stay, Edge challenge Orton to a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36 which he ended up winning after a brutal contest. He went on to face Orton again at Backlash in what was promoted as ‘The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever’.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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Unfortunately, he lost to ‘The Legend Killer’ and had to stay ou for months after due to a torn tricep injury sustained while fighting.

Also read: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-raw-smackdown-edge-the-workout-routine-behind-wwe-legend-edges-insane-body-transformation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Workout Routine Behind WWE Legend Edge’s Insane Body Transformation</a>
<h2>Royal Rumble 2021 win</h2>
He then made a huge return on Raw in 2021 to announce his entry in the Royal Rumble 2021. He also expressed his desire to win back the Championship that he was forced to relinquish in 2011.

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‘The Rated-R Superstar’ entered the Rumble at #1 and went on to win the entire thing, becoming only the third Superstar in the history of the event to achieve this feat behind Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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He has now returned to full-time wrestling and has been granted a new lease on life. Knowing Edge, he’ll surely want to make the best of it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
<h2>Edge 2022 Achievements<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Edge is regarded as one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. He is a 4-time WWE Champion, a record 7-time World Heavyweight Champion, a 5-time WWF/WWE Intercontinental Champion, and a record 12-time WWF/World Tag Team Champion.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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He is WWE’s 7th Grand Slam Champion and 14th Triple Crown Champion. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, shortly after his initial retirement announcement.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Since his return in 2021, The Rated R superstar has put on stellar performances in WWE. After his 2021, Royal Rumble win, he soon targeted Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Eventually, Edge was involved in a triple threat match between Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and himself at WrestleMania 37. However, he couldn't win the championship. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Later in the year, he had a Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins at the Crown Jewel PPV in Saudi Arabia. This was Edge’s best performance and probably one of the best Hell in a Cell matches of all time.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Recently, ‘The Rated R Superstar’ was involved in a storyline with his The Miz. However, the highlight of this rivalry was when WWE Hall of Famer and Edge’s wife, Beth Phoenix, jumped into the equation.</span>
<h2>Edge 2022 Net Worth<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/edge-wrestler-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth,</a> Edge has a Net worth of $14 million as of 2022. This figure can be attributed to his decorated career as a professional wrestler along with his acting career in Films and TV Shows.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

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<h2>Edge 2022 Charities and Endorsements<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Edge and his wife Beth Phoenix took part in a drive of ‘Headlock on Hunger,’ which is a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina. According to <a href="https://www.espn.in/wwe/story/_/id/19735000/wwe-wrestling-legends-seek-end-childhood-hunger-charitable-headlock-hunger-effort" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ESPN</a>, <em>“The central aim of ‘Headlock on Hunger’ is to achieve its goals of food collection and public education via high-visibility events, such as the food drive is held on June 21 at an Ingles Market in Asheville, North Carolina.”</em>
<h2>How to contact Edge<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></h2>
Edge can be contacted through his social media accounts on Instagram and Twitter.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Twitter:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://twitter.com/edgeratedr?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@EdgeRatedR</a></span>

Instagram:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edgeratedr/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@edgeratedr</a></span>
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<td valign="top">Real name</td>
<td valign="middle">Adam Copeland<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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<td valign="top">Born</td>
<td valign="middle">October 30, 1973</td>
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<td valign="top">Nationality</td>
<td valign="middle">Canada</td>
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<td valign="top">Height</td>
<td valign="middle">6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)</td>
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<td valign="top">Weight</td>
<td valign="middle">241 lb (109 kg)</td>
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<td valign="top">Marital Status</td>
<td valign="middle">Married</td>
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<td valign="top">Wife</td>
<td valign="middle">Beth Phoenix (m. 2016)</td>
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<td valign="top">Debut</td>
<td valign="middle">June 22, 1998 (WWE/WWF)</td>
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<td valign="top">Trained by</td>
<td valign="middle">Ron Hutchison<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>

Sweet Daddy Siri</td>
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<td valign="top">Ring name(s)</td>
<td valign="middle">Adam Copeland

Adam Impact

Conquistador Uno

Damon Striker

Edge

Sexton Hardcastle</td>
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<td valign="top">Net Worth</td>
<td valign="middle">$14 million<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></td>
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Edge

Edge 2022 &#8211; Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements If there ever was a man who put extreme on the map, it would be ‘The Rated-R Superstar ‘ Edge. This name rings long and hard in the minds of WWE fans that respect and love the legend dearly.  Edge is a star that always gives it his best in the ring. There is nothing that he cannot do and manages to stun everyone with his daredevil-like attitude in the ring.  Over the years, fans have grown accustomed to seeing him do the unthinkable in the ring. Edge is one of the most successful Superstars in WWE history and one of the best current wrestlers in the ring. His work in the ring is unparalleled and he is one of the few who carry on the torch of old-school wrestling.  History  Early career Edge began his career wrestling in several independent promotions across Canada. As a college student, he trained in the school boxing ring which had a hard mat. He learned how to limit his damage during falls from here which helped him later on in his career.  His skills were noticed by Bret Hart’s manager Carl De Marco, who recruited him under the WWE banner once he was president of WWF Canada. Edge worked in development territories and lived with a colleague until his career took off.  WWE After impressing superiors, Edge made his debut on Raw on the June 22, 1998 episode. He soon climbed top the pecking order and formed a vampiric faction with Gangrel and Christian called the Brood.  The Brood would eventually work with The Undertaker during the Ministry of Darkness Era. Edge worked with Christian a lot since they were best friends. Their pairing goes back decades and they work very well together. Edge broke out as a solo Superstar once he had received enough recognition. His work as a tag team had cemented his character in the eyes of fans and his time had come. After a couple of tries as a solo character, the crowd seemed to back him and he was given the green light. Over the next few years, edge spent his time in legendary feuds with The Undertaker, John Cena, and Randy Orton before heading towards multiple Championship reigns.  ‘The Rated-R Superstar’ won the World Heavyweight Championship a record 7 times and is widely recognized as the face of the title which does not exist in WWE today. He also held the WWE Championship and Tag team Championships multiple times with Randy Orton and Christian.  Edge competed in a number of legendary matches and was no stranger to hardcore. He fought against the best names in the business such as Mick Foley, The Hardy Boys, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, and John Cena, all of which were known to take things over the limit.  Retirement He often performed the most dangerous moves and stunts. The Superstar was known for giving his body to the ring for entertainment, a feature that ultimately took its toll on him. After years of taking hits to his back, Edge finally pulled his last straw. In 2011, shortly after his victory at WrestleMania against Alberto Del Rio, ‘The Rated-R Superstar’ underwent a medical scan.  He then received the news that he had spinal stenosis due to the hits he took throughout his career. He was also given the sad news that if he wrestled again, he risked paralysis or even death.  The neck injury sustained during the WrestleMania fight proved to be the decisive point in his career. In an emotional speech, Edge bid farewell to his fans and was forced into an uneasy early retirement.  Also read: The True Story Behind WWE Legend Edge’s Career Threatening Neck Injury He was subsequently inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2012 for his contributions to the wrestling world. Edge continued to appear for WWE in various segments as himself but never wrestled. Return No one expected Edge to ever return, but he shocked the world when his music hit at Royal Rumble 2020. As it played through the silence, the crowd roared in what was one of the loudest pops in WWE history.  No one could believe what they were seeing as Edge made his way down to the ring, full of emotion. He speared his way through the Rumble and eliminated his friend Randy Orton, who was just about to betray him himself.  Edge didn’t manage to win the Rumble but appeared in the next episode of Raw to confirm his return. He was then offered a partnership by his long-time friend Randy Orton, who ended up betraying him with an RKO!  Orton tried to end Edge’s career again with multiple chair shots to his injured back. The Superstar was carried away in an ambulance later on. However, he wasn’t done and made a return to ambush Randy again and kickstart his new feud.  To prove that he was here to stay, Edge challenge Orton to a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36 which he ended up winning after a brutal contest. He went on to face Orton again at Backlash in what was promoted as ‘The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever’.  Unfortunately, he lost to ‘The Legend Killer’ and had to stay ou for months after due to a torn tricep injury sustained while fighting. Also read: The Workout Routine Behind WWE Legend Edge’s Insane Body Transformation Royal Rumble 2021 win He then made a huge return on Raw in 2021 to announce his entry in the Royal Rumble 2021. He also expressed his desire to win back the Championship that he was forced to relinquish in 2011. ‘The Rated-R Superstar’ entered the Rumble at #1 and went on to win the entire thing, becoming only the third Superstar in the history of the event to achieve this feat behind Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit.  He has now returned to full-time wrestling and has been granted a new lease on life. Knowing Edge, he’ll surely want to make the best of it.  Edge 2022 Achievements  Edge is regarded as one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. He is a 4-time WWE Champion, a record 7-time World Heavyweight Champion, a 5-time WWF/WWE Intercontinental Champion, and a record 12-time WWF/World Tag Team Champion.  He is WWE’s 7th Grand Slam Champion and 14th Triple Crown Champion. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, shortly after his initial retirement announcement.  Since his return in 2021, The Rated R superstar has put on stellar performances in WWE. After his 2021, Royal Rumble win, he soon targeted Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship. Eventually, Edge was involved in a triple threat match between Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and himself at WrestleMania 37. However, he couldn&#8217;t win the championship.  Later in the year, he had a Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins at the Crown Jewel PPV in Saudi Arabia. This was Edge’s best performance and probably one of the best Hell in a Cell matches of all time. Recently, ‘The Rated R Superstar’ was involved in a storyline with his The Miz. However, the highlight of this rivalry was when WWE Hall of Famer and Edge’s wife, Beth Phoenix, jumped into the equation. Edge 2022 Net Worth  According to Celebrity Net Worth, Edge has a Net worth of $14 million as of 2022. This figure can be attributed to his decorated career as a professional wrestler along with his acting career in Films and TV Shows.  Edge 2022 Charities and Endorsements  Edge and his wife Beth Phoenix took part in a drive of ‘Headlock on Hunger,’ which is a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina. According to ESPN, “The central aim of ‘Headlock on Hunger’ is to achieve its goals of food collection and public education via high-visibility events, such as the food drive is held on June 21 at an Ingles Market in Asheville, North Carolina.” How to contact Edge  Edge can be contacted through his social media accounts on Instagram and Twitter.  Twitter: @EdgeRatedR Instagram: @edgeratedr  Real name Adam Copeland   Born October 30, 1973  Nationality Canada  Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)  Weight 241 lb (109 kg)  Marital Status Married  Wife Beth Phoenix (m. 2016)  Debut June 22, 1998 (WWE/WWF)  Trained by Ron Hutchison  Sweet Daddy Siri  Ring name(s) Adam Copeland Adam Impact Conquistador Uno Damon Striker Edge Sexton Hardcastle  Net Worth $14 million 

“I’m Admitting I Stole That Spot” – WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley Reveals the Truth About His WrestleMania 22 Match With Edge

Mick Foley recalls the WrestleMania spot and its effects on Edge