source: www.lordsofpain.net
April 13, 2011
WWE has released the following footage of John Cena talking
about Edge’s retirement after last night’s RAW ended:
http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/Footage_of_Cena_Discu
ssing_Edge_More_on_Edge_s_SmackDown_Appearance.html
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Update on Edge’s Retirement, Speculation on His WWE Future
and More
By Marc Middleton
Apr 12, 2011 – 8:08:26 AM
- As noted before, Edge has legitimately retired from WWE due
to issues with his neck that haven’t been improving. Edge had
been talking about retiring in two years but told someone as
recent as a few weeks ago that he felt like he had five more
years left.
It’s said that Edge has some writing projects that he will be
working on and that he knows what he wants to do with his
life and those plans don’t have much to do with wrestling. The
feeling is that Edge will always stay affiliated with WWE but
won’t be someone you see working full time behind-the-
scenes as an agent or something.
Regarding Edge and the World Heavyweight Title, there was
some confusion at RAW last night as to why WWE didn’t put
Alberto Del Rio over at WrestleMania 27 if they knew there was
even a small chance that Edge would be leaving soon.
While WWE’s announcement notes that Edge got his MRI
results the Monday after WrestleMania, sources indicate that
he’s been feeling more intense pain for a few weeks now but
didn’t think he would be forced to retire. Had they known Edge
would have to retire, more emphasis would have been put on
the WrestleMania match to make it feel more special.
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Matt Hardy, JR, Vickie & Others Comment on Edge’s
Retirement
By Marc Middleton
Apr 12, 2011 – 6:51:30 AM
- Several WWE Superstars, Divas and former stars have took to
Twitter and commented on Edge retiring. Here are some
comments:
Yoshi Tatsu: “I can’t believe it. I’m very sad. But thank you very
much Edge.”
Eve Torres: “An emotional night for sure. #ThankYouEdge.
One of the most creative, hard working, passionate, & helpful
men in the WWE. We’ll miss you!”
Gail Kim: “Thank u Edge for everything u have given to the
business and ur friendship. We r sad 2 c u go but grateful 4 ur
health.also can’t wait 2 c christian induct u to the HOF.”
Wade Barrett: “I have a tremendous amount of respect for
Edge. A great career and a great human being.”
Howard Finkel: “Thank you Edge for everything that you gave
and meant to this industry, and personally speaking, thank
you for your friendship!”
Mick Foley: “A sad day for wrestling, but what an amazing
career for Edge. I was so fortunate to have been his opponent,
his partner, his friend.”
Joey Styles: “In wrestling you make many acquaintances and
few friends. Edge is a friend. My friend, seeing you was always
a pleasure and never a chore.”
Michelle McCool: “Didn’t catch raw but heard about most
important part. I love you Edger! Thank you all you’ve given to
a biz I have always loved! Mad respect goes out to all you’ve
done not only for your fans, but for us as well. I am so blessed
to call u a friend! Thx for always helping me! Ily.”
Kelly Kelly: “Thank you Adam for everything.. you’ve been
such a great friend your an amazing person, n inspiration and I
had the honor of working with u!”
Jim Ross: “Edge will always be one of my favorites. I’m so
grateful I was in a role to help him launch his wwe dream.
Dreams do come true. Edge=HOF!”
Vickie Guerrero: “I’m so sad to see Edge leave…I’m honored I
got to learn so much from him. He will be missed.”
Matt Hardy: “Heard Adam is retiring because of physical issues
that won’t allow him to safely continue wrestling. He’ll be
missed, we’ve certainly had our fair share of issues.. Both
good and bad. But I tip my hat to Edge who is one of the
greatest I’ve ever been in the ring with. Adam resides in NC
now-sure I’ll run into him down the road. Glad that him & I are
in a good place. We came in as friends, & went out that way.”
Kevin Nash: “the loss of Edge is a sad day 4 the WWE great in
ring,but such a special guy out,he still has years left to give.”
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John Cena & Randy Orton Pay Tribute To Edge Following Raw
By Daniel Pena
Apr 11, 2011 – 11:59:47 PM
After Raw went off the air, Randy Orton gave the RKO to Alex
Riley. John Cena then gave the Attitude Adjustment to The
Miz.
Both Cena and Orton paid their respects to Edge, who
announced earlier in the show that he would never compete
again due to a serious spinal condition. Cena referred to him
by his real name, Adam Copeland. Cena recalled Edge winning
the WWE Championship from him in the Elimination Chamber
and that people thought he would never amount to more than
a tag team champion.
Cena mentioned that when Edge said he was leaving due to
medical reasons, he wasn’t joking. Cena asked for one more
send-off from the audience so Edge could hear them
backstage.
Cena placed the microphone in the center of the ring and the
crowd gave Edge a standing ovation. Both Cena and Orton left
the ringside area to conclude the event.
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World Heavyweight Title Update, Christian Comments on
Edge, More
By Marc Middleton
Apr 11, 2011 – 11:12:02 PM
- Natalya and Christian have took to Twitter tonight and
commented on their friend Edge retiring. Here’s what they
wrote:
Natalya: “My thoughts are with Edge, and thank you so much
for the wonderful memories. You’re a real, true friend and ill
never forget it”
Christian: “I’ve shed my tears..And from here on out I choose
2celebrate 1 of the greatest careers in WWE history..Cant wait2
induct u in the HOF #Edge”
- Awesome Kong, Brie Bella, Jack Swagger, Adam Copeland,
Edge, Mason Ryan and other WWE terms were trending on
Twitter tonight during RAW.
- WWE has announced that Edge will surrender the World
Heavyweight Title at tomorrow night’s SmackDown tapings.
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WWE’s Official Announcement on Edge Retiring
By Marc Middleton
Apr 11, 2011 – 10:34:22 PM
- Below is WWE’s official announcement on Edge retiring from
their website:
Less than a week after his successful title defense against
Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania XXVII, World Heavyweight
Champion Edge has been forced to retire from in-ring
competition due to injury. The unexpected news brings to an
end a storied WWE career spanning 13 years and consisting of
11 World Title reigns.
The Rated-R Superstar had been suffering numbness and
uncontrollable trembling in his arms and hands. This is not
the first time Edge has experienced these symptoms of
nueropraxia. An MRI in Atlanta last Monday was sent to Dr.
Joseph Maroon, a renowned neurosurgeon and professor of
neurosurgery at The Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After
careful examination of the MRI, it was determined that Edge
would never be cleared to compete again, and thus, he is
forced to retire.
In 2003, Edge underwent a two level spinal fusion of the discs
between his C5, C6 and C7 vertebrae. After being cleared to
compete, The Rated-R Superstar returned to the ring, resulting
in stenosis of the spine, or a narrowing of the spinal column,
above and below the fused discs. This narrowing resulted in
less and less of the vital fluid needed to protect the spinal
cord. Medical professionals cannot clear Edge to compete ever
again in WWE since doing so could result in paralysis or even
death.
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Update on Edge’s Retirement from Tonight’s RAW
By Marc Middleton
Apr 11, 2011 – 10:23:56 PM
- WWE sources indicate that the Edge retirement from
tonight’s RAW is 100% legitimate and not part of a storyline.
The story that Edge told about tests coming back and showing
issues with his neck are true. Edge was handed a mic at RAW
tonight and told to go out and say bye however he wanted.
No word yet what will happen to the World Heavyweight Title.
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