Every Post-Return Edge WWE Match Ranked Worst To Best

After nine years, it's safe to say 'The Rated-R Superstar' has "still got it"!

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The Rated R Superstar might be one of the most beloved figures in the wrestling world. This man - known in real life as Adam Copeland - is a true success story, as he rose through the ranks, created an epic character, connected with the fans, and convincingly made his way into the main event. As the youngest Hall of Famer and a record-setting performer, he will never lose his legacy.

Still, after returning from injury after nine whole years, it was somewhat uncertain how Edge would cope in the ring. Fans were overblown with excitement to see him back but a little hesitant to get their hopes up, as a build-up of ring rust over close to a decade wouldn't be unexpected.

However, it's safe to say that the former member of The Brood has proven why he's so decorated, as he's jumped right back into the squared circle with the passion and quality that we had hoped.

Although he's only fought in six matches, they've all had a lot to say, and this list intends to go through each of them and see what made them so special.

6. Randy Orton - Assisted By Alexa Bliss (Raw - 01/02/2021)

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When Edge was unable to finish his feud with Randy Orton due to a poorly timed triceps injury, it caused audiences to deflate like a burst balloon. The career of the Rated R Superstar was once again on hold, and therefore, his eventual return and culmination of this rivalry had to be big, yet this is what fans got.

Rather than placing this final match on a pay-per-view, it was put on TV, and while it was exciting to see Adam Copeland back in the ring on Raw, it made this match feel far less important than it should have been. This was only made worse when it came to the ending.

The bout itself did have the feeling of a small-time TV match, but it was still full of character thanks to some brutal selling from Edge and the malice permeating from Orton. But, the climax ruined all the potential, as Alexa Bliss appeared suddenly, causing a distraction and allowing Edge to take the victory.

While it was important to keep the momentum of the Orton/Fiend feud going, it was unfortunate that it had to lay this huge rivalry by the wayside to do so.

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