10 Wrestlers Who Turned Down AEW
1. Edge
Like the rest of the names featured in his article, the WWE Hall of Famer is another who had the opportunity to sign with AEW. After having talks with the fledgling promotion, though, the 11-time World Champion opted against become All Elite.
As initially reported by Wrestlezone, AEW actually played a major role in Edge's return to in-ring action. The belief is that the Canadian's initial approach to compete once more in a WWE ring was shot down by Vince McMahon. It was only once WWE got wind that AEW had opened negotiations with Edge that McMahon changed his mind, swiftly having the Ultimate Opportunist cleared by a WWE doctor.
In what sounds extremely similar to Daniel Bryan's previous medical issues, Edge had actually been cleared by independent doctors before McMahon ruled out a WWE return for him. But when the prospect of the now-two-time Royal Rumble winner wrestling elsewhere became a possibility, VKM had a quick change of heart on the matter.
From there, WWE put a three-year, $3 million a year on the table for Edge - which the legendary performer obviously accepted.