WWE Celebrates 25 Years Of Edge

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WWE is celebrating twenty-five years of Edge with a WWE Top 10 and Playlist honoring his legacy in the company.

The WWE Hall of Famer made his WWE debut on the June 22, 1998 episode of Raw although the real-life Adam Copeland had made uncontracted appearances as Sexton Hardcastle from 1996.

WWE has provided further details of what to expect from the #Edge25 celebrations via their official website:

“You think you know me?”

Those cryptic words ushered Edge to a WWE ring for the very first time 25 years ago this week. The man who’d eventually be known as The Rated-R Superstar emerged from the crowd to prevail in his debut match on the June 22, 1998, edition of Raw, laying the foundation for a remarkable Hall of Fame career.

In the decades that followed, Edge established himself as not only one of WWE’s most beloved — and at times, despised — competitors, but also one of its most decorated and resilient. A multi-time World Champion, Mr. Money in the Bank and Royal Rumble winner, among other accolades, Edge was forced into retirement in 2011 because of a neck injury. Taking his place in the WWE Hall of Fame the following year, Edge remained sidelined until 2020 when he heroically returned as an unannounced entrant in that year’s Royal Rumble Match, staging one of the most stirring and least expected comebacks in WWE history.

As Edge continues to go toe-to-toe with WWE’s finest as a member of the SmackDown roster, get ready to celebrate The Rated-R Superstar’s silver anniversary all week long on WWE social channels. From classic lookbacks and never-before-seen photos, to special editions of WWE Top 10 and WWE Playlist, to all-new videos honoring Edge’s legacy, this is a celebration no Edgehead should miss.

Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your own favorite memories of The Rated-R Superstar using the hashtag #Edge25.

The WWE Top 10 of Edge’s rarest opponents can be seen below this news story.

Last August after a live taping of WWE Raw in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Edge teased that the next time he was in front of the city, he thought it could be his last.

Matt Hardy has also previously discussed the possibility of Edge hanging up his boots for one last time.

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