WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns held his ‘Universal Championship Address’ on WWE SmackDown this week (6/25). However, his celebration was cut short with the surprise return of the WWE Hall of Famer Edge.
The WWE Universe last saw Edge at WrestleMania 37. Despite being well promoted, Edge failed to win the ‘title he never lost.’ Post that, he took a sabbatical for over two months.
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In the main event on Friday, Paul Heyman started the address, praising the Tribal Chief and his utter dominance in the SmackDown locker room.
Heyman recalled how “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, Kevin Owens, Daniel Bryan, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, Cesaro, and The Mysterios all fell prey to Reigns. Only Bryan dared to come back for a rematch, but he was exiled in addition to the defeat.
He then teased something new. Since Reigns took out the entire division, so now they had to do something that’s never been done before on network TV. While Roman was preparing to reveal the plan, Edge appeared out of nowhere.
The Rated-R Superstar took out Reigns and Jimmy Uso with brute force. The show went off the air with Edge standing tall in the middle of the ring.
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WWE Universe reacts to the shocking return of Edge
The fans clearly went berserk as Edge appeared on SmackDown. Soon, #Edge started to trend in the United States along with SmackDown. The emotions varied a lot, but here are some of the best fan reactions.
Fans were happy to get a 1-0n-1 between Roman and Edge possibility for MITB –
WHEN EDGE CAME OUT I LITERALLY JUMPED OUTTA MY SEAT
ROMAN VS EDGE ONE ON ONE FINALLYYY #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/bvqFZ1kEAs
— David (@LordFrenchFries) June 26, 2021
Edge is back! The guy who we haven't seen in over two months, since the last time he got pinned by Roman Reigns is back! To challenge Roman Reigns for the very title he didn't win at WrestleMania! Someone is definitely sort of left!
— Sean Ross Sapp of Voice Over Work (@SeanRossSapp) June 26, 2021
WHAT A DAMN RETURN! WE'RE GETTING EDGE VS REIGNS AT MONEY IN THE BANK HOPEFULLY! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/8oIRhJz5Zv
— ᴘᴜɴᴋᴇʀ #FreePalestine (@PunkerSZN) June 26, 2021
I’m literally speechless. I popped so loud, but then I just couldn’t speak after that. I fully expected Seth to come out, BUT FUCKING EDGE DID. I didn’t think Edge would come back without the crowd, but wow. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/WPJjVaEGSk
— F❌DE TO BL❌CK (@BLACKXMASS_) June 26, 2021
Edge vs Roman Reigns at MITB in front of a sold out crowd
Banger incoming #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/n4EwzIJwiY
— Wrestle Views (@TheWrestleViews) June 26, 2021
Some fans commended Edge over his buffed-up ‘Viking look
Viking Edge is a good look. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/prw0ohjpXQ
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 26, 2021
That might be the scariest Edge I’ve seen #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xkrBcYHTRf
— The Angle Podcast (@theangleradio) June 26, 2021
This how Edge came out of the locker room #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gqyDsJwsat
— Young Kings Wrestling (@YKWrestling) June 26, 2021
However, fans are still not forgetting Seth Rollins. Earlier on SmackDown, Seth presented himself as the next challenger for Reigns. Edge vs Reigns can pave the way for Edge vs Rollins at SummerSlam –
Lets not forget,Edge-Roman will be a good bridge to Edge-Seth at Summerslam
— Chris Zuleta (PCBB fan recruiting specialist) (@xTeamZuleta24x) June 26, 2021
Seth Rollins asked for a title shot, but it looks like Edge will be getting it instead.
This gives Rollins a reason to go after Edge.
Anyone see what I'm seeing?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RghG19s45N
— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) June 26, 2021
Hear me out people.
Roman vs Edge in the Main Event of MITB.
Roman beats Edge. Edge is still in the ring and Seth finally curbstomps Edge, finishing what he started years ago.
Then, we get finally get the dream match. Edge vs Seth Rollins at SS. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/9lmLmxBgIo
— F❌DE TO BL❌CK (@BLACKXMASS_) June 26, 2021
Since we’re getting Roman Reigns vs Edge followed by probably Seth Rollins vs Edge. When are we getting Jon Moxley vs Christian Cage???
— “The Chairman” Steven Vincent (@ChairmanSV) June 26, 2021
This is great. Seth wanted the next title match against Roman and now Edge cuts him in line. Now Seth will be pissed and cost Edge to set up Edge vs Seth Rollins at SummerSlam. Perfect. #SmackDown
— J Dilly (@JDilly28) June 26, 2021
Jey Uso may not appear on SmackDown, but he was definitely not forgotten. Fans joked about his whereabouts as Edge beat up his family –
Jey Uso at home watching Roman Reigns and Jimmy get taken out by Edge:#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/iS9dEqqVT9
— Public Enemies (@TheEnemiesPod) June 26, 2021
Edge Send Jimmy Uso back to home he join his bro Jey Uso 😲👏 https://t.co/CbQqm9rSJM
— Sakib (@SakibArain) June 26, 2021
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Jey Uso going to sleep after watching Edge body up Jimmy and Roman:#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/H68ykkhGEL
— Public Enemies (@TheEnemiesPod) June 26, 2021
Regardless of the plans, Edge’s return would definitely benefit WWE, especially in the wake of live shows. Fans would love to see their beloved WWE Superstars back in action.
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