As the WWE universe anticipates the forthcoming clash between Edge and Sheamus on the August 18 edition of WWE SmackDown, a poignant aura surrounds this particular match-up. For Edge, this moment carries an even deeper significance, marking a remarkable milestone of 25 years since his initiation into the world of WWE. With the battleground set to be the iconic locale of Toronto, Edge’s sentiments have been underscored by the notion that wrapping up his illustrious career in the very city where it all began would be a fitting crescendo to his journey.
In a recent conversation with ET Canada, Edge was posed with a question that has been lingering in the minds of fans and pundits alike: Could this Friday’s match potentially mark his final bout? The seasoned wrestler responded with a candid introspection, revealing a level of uncertainty that reflects the gravity of the decision at hand. He acknowledged that he genuinely does not possess a definitive answer, elucidating the complexity of his contemplation.
Edge’s transparency shed light on the internal struggle he grapples with as he navigates the crossroads of his illustrious career. He candidly expressed the profound sense of ambiguity he faces, admitting that he may not ascertain his course of action until he finds himself in the locker room that night, surrounded by the ambiance and camaraderie of his fellow wrestlers. The journey from the locker room to the ring has become a moment of decompression, allowing him to release the anxiety and tension that now accompany his performances, a stark contrast to his earlier days in the spotlight.
Reflecting on his age, Edge acknowledged the toll that time has taken on his body. The iconic wrestler, who graced the ring with an air of invincibility in his prime, revealed the intricate process and subsequent fallout that now accompany his efforts. As he approaches his 50th birthday, he concedes that the task of executing his once-effortless maneuvers has become a more arduous endeavor.
“Here’s what I can honestly say, and this isn’t the answer everyone wants. I truly don’t know. I really really, with 100% truth can say I don’t know. That’s strange for me, but I don’t. I really don’t. I’ve put some thought into it, but not a lot. This is the last match on my current contract. I don’t know. I honestly don’t know. I probably won’t know until I get to the locker room that night and decompress, let all the anxiety and tension that I never used to have before I performed, I have now. That’s strange for me and makes it that much harder to do this. I’m going to be 50 in October. It’s not easy anymore. Before, what I used to take for granted to be able to do, now, there is a process and a fallout. There’s a lot. It’s the dream gig, but it’s getting really hard.”
Edge will be eligible to sign with AEW after SmackDown, and Dax Harwood teased in March that FTR vs. Edge and Christian could be more of a realistic possibility than fans think.
