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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 25, 2011 23:03:31 GMT -5
Seriously, I've never understood why people think that Edge is so much better than Christian. Christian is just as good on the mic, and is better in the ring than Edge ever was. When Edge was out w/ a broken neck, Christian was getting over pretty big in 2003, and was still more over than Edge in 2004 and 2005. Edge struggled to get any reaction after his return in 2004, and it wasn't until his feud w/ Matt Hardy in mid-2005 that got him over. The only thing that Edge really had over Christian was his size.
Nothing against Edge, because he is a legend, but christian should be right there w/ him. Edge basically had everything handed to him because of his size while Christian had to constantly prove guys like Vince McMahon that he was a main eventer. Can't really deny it considering how many injuries Edge had, yet he kept getting major pushes while Christian, who was constantly healthy and was pretty over as a singles competitor, was really given nothing until he left for TNA.
Please nobody freak out because I am a fan of Edge(and I know that he just retired), but do you guys really think that Edge is so much superior to Christian? They really are on the same level IMO, Edge just happened to be in Vince's favor while Christian wasn't.
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Post by Irish Wrestling Entertainment on Jul 25, 2011 23:09:58 GMT -5
Edge has a better look and, quite frankly, had more ability to get over than Christian ever did.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jul 25, 2011 23:10:25 GMT -5
I think Edge just had more charisma. In terms of the tangibles, mic skills, in-ring work, etc. Christian was just as good as Edge. I'm not going to say Christian isn't charismatic, because I think he has plenty of charisma, but Edge always had more "it" imo.
That being said, I think they are both insanely talented and when all is said and done I expect them to both be WWE HOFers. With Christian finally getting these World Title runs I think he is carving his name in that upper spectrum of where he should have been 5 or 6 years ago. I think so many people wanted Christian to be Marty Jannetty so badly but he has gone above and beyond proving he is deserving of all his accolades.
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Post by BasedGod on Jul 25, 2011 23:12:58 GMT -5
Christian is the Matt Hardy and Marty Jannetty of the two. Christian is best as a heel and he could never get the heat Edge got.
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Post by doogle on Jul 25, 2011 23:14:52 GMT -5
Christian left...plan and simple.
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Jul 25, 2011 23:16:46 GMT -5
WWE prefers Edge over Christian but most of the IWC prefer Christian.
Im a big fan of both but i really think Christian was the better half, Around the time Edge turned face in 2001 he was getting over big with the crowd and had a better look than Christian then when Edge was out with his neck injury and Christian won the IC Title and got a new look he completely changed and looked more believable and he started putting on great matches with RVD, Jericho, Booker T.
By 2005 WWE had a chance to really push Christian but they just buried him on SD and began pushing Edge more which i think it was because of Edge's size but Christian went to TNA and proved he was the man, He returned on ECW and carried the show for a year once again proving hes the man.
Fast forward to 2011 and Edge retires due to injuries and Christian finally gets his shot and wins the World Title and his 1st Title reign was more memorable than all of Orton's Title reigns and now Christian is once again Champion.
I respect both men alot, They both worked hard to get where they are today and have both had great careers, Great Championship success and both worked hard to get to the top, With Edge retiring due to injuries and Christian going from the bottom and working his way up for years and then finally winning the World Title.
Personally i think Christian will always be the better half of E+C
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Post by BV on Jul 25, 2011 23:23:21 GMT -5
Mainly because Edge was given more chances. Other than '05 against Cena, Christian isn't in the main event. He's given the chance and can show truly how good he can be. I personally rather Edge, only by a slight bit, because I think he is a better heel than Christian.
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Post by BasedGod on Jul 25, 2011 23:25:56 GMT -5
WWE prefers Edge over Christian but most of the IWC prefer Christian. Im a big fan of both but i really think Christian was the better half, Around the time Edge turned face in 2001 he was getting over big with the crowd and had a better look than Christian then when Edge was out with his neck injury and Christian won the IC Title and got a new look he completely changed and looked more believable and he started putting on great matches with RVD, Jericho, Booker T. By 2005 WWE had a chance to really push Christian but they just buried him on SD and began pushing Edge more which i think it was because of Edge's size but Christian went to TNA and proved he was the man, He returned on ECW and carried the show for a year once again proving hes the man. Fast forward to 2011 and Edge retires due to injuries and Christian finally gets his shot and wins the World Title and his 1st Title reign was more memorable than all of Orton's Title reigns and now Christian is once again Champion. I respect both men alot, They both worked hard to get where they are today and have both had great careers, Great Championship success and both worked hard to get to the top, With Edge retiring due to injuries and Christian going from the bottom and working his way up for years and then finally winning the World Title. Personally i think Christian will always be the better half of E+C I hope your kidding, Orton beating Benoit at SummerSlam was waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy more memorable then Christian's first reign imo. Too bad Orton got buried by HHH a month later. |
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Post by machoking on Jul 25, 2011 23:30:49 GMT -5
WWE prefers Edge over Christian but most of the IWC prefer Christian. Im a big fan of both but i really think Christian was the better half, Around the time Edge turned face in 2001 he was getting over big with the crowd and had a better look than Christian then when Edge was out with his neck injury and Christian won the IC Title and got a new look he completely changed and looked more believable and he started putting on great matches with RVD, Jericho, Booker T. By 2005 WWE had a chance to really push Christian but they just buried him on SD and began pushing Edge more which i think it was because of Edge's size but Christian went to TNA and proved he was the man, He returned on ECW and carried the show for a year once again proving hes the man. Fast forward to 2011 and Edge retires due to injuries and Christian finally gets his shot and wins the World Title and his 1st Title reign was more memorable than all of Orton's Title reigns and now Christian is once again Champion. I respect both men alot, They both worked hard to get where they are today and have both had great careers, Great Championship success and both worked hard to get to the top, With Edge retiring due to injuries and Christian going from the bottom and working his way up for years and then finally winning the World Title. Personally i think Christian will always be the better half of E+C I wouldnt say the IWC prefers Christian. The Christian fad has only been going since he was being rumored to return. You can scroll way back and look at posts here years ago, there was no Christian fascination. Its a revolving door, we've seen Orton, Edge, Cena, Batista, Punk and now Christian get the internet love. Its just one thing that you have to sit back and wait for it to blow over....It always does. |
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Post by King Silva on Jul 25, 2011 23:36:21 GMT -5
I think Edge just had more charisma. In terms of the tangibles, mic skills, in-ring work, etc. Christian was just as good as Edge. I'm not going to say Christian isn't charismatic, because I think he has plenty of charisma, but Edge always had more "it" imo. That being said, I think they are both insanely talented and when all is said and done I expect them to both be WWE HOFers. With Christian finally getting these World Title runs I think he is carving his name in that upper spectrum of where he should have been 5 or 6 years ago. I think so many people wanted Christian to be Marty Jannetty so badly but he has gone above and beyond proving he is deserving of all his accolades. I agree with you. I just personally liked Edge more. Being with Lita helped too I loved that time period. I still like Christian but he isn't in my top 10 [likely]. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 23:39:50 GMT -5
I was always a bigger fan of Edge going all the way back to The Brood days. Something about him caught my attention more than Christian and he has been a favorite of mine ever since.
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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 25, 2011 23:45:43 GMT -5
WWE prefers Edge over Christian but most of the IWC prefer Christian. Im a big fan of both but i really think Christian was the better half, Around the time Edge turned face in 2001 he was getting over big with the crowd and had a better look than Christian then when Edge was out with his neck injury and Christian won the IC Title and got a new look he completely changed and looked more believable and he started putting on great matches with RVD, Jericho, Booker T. By 2005 WWE had a chance to really push Christian but they just buried him on SD and began pushing Edge more which i think it was because of Edge's size but Christian went to TNA and proved he was the man, He returned on ECW and carried the show for a year once again proving hes the man. Fast forward to 2011 and Edge retires due to injuries and Christian finally gets his shot and wins the World Title and his 1st Title reign was more memorable than all of Orton's Title reigns and now Christian is once again Champion. I respect both men alot, They both worked hard to get where they are today and have both had great careers, Great Championship success and both worked hard to get to the top, With Edge retiring due to injuries and Christian going from the bottom and working his way up for years and then finally winning the World Title. Personally i think Christian will always be the better half of E+C I hope your kidding, Orton beating Benoit at SummerSlam was waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy more memorable then Christian's first reign imo. Too bad Orton got buried by HHH a month later. Orton's win was ruined by the fact that he was given the title becuase they didn't want Brock being the youngest world champ anymore and HHH burrying him for the next sixth months. Christian waited 13 years to win his first word title, and even though it only lasted a few days, is a great "feel-good" moment. |
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Post by Oskanowski on Jul 25, 2011 23:50:18 GMT -5
Edge stayed & was able to do more for WWE.
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Post by Rob on Jul 25, 2011 23:51:27 GMT -5
They mised out on Christian in 04/05. IDK how he didnt get a main event push then
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Post by "Living Legend" Duttanized on Jul 25, 2011 23:53:07 GMT -5
The whole Matt Hardy/Edge thing really took Edge to the next level. Christian was involved in nothing as good as that.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jul 25, 2011 23:55:24 GMT -5
I think they're both equally awesome, so IDK.
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Post by BasedGod on Jul 26, 2011 0:26:23 GMT -5
The whole Matt Hardy/Edge thing really took Edge to the next level. Christian was involved in nothing as good as that. This, that angle is what sealed Edge as a Heel main event player. |
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Post by autumn4 on Jul 26, 2011 0:27:12 GMT -5
1. Better look
2. Better in the ring (at least more entertaining)
3. Better moveset
4. Better on the mic
5. The storylines Edge has been involved in over the years far outweigh anything Christian has done.
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Post by The-Rock on Jul 26, 2011 0:57:12 GMT -5
Edge always had better ring attire, better physique, better music, better moves, better mic skills. Even from his days in the brood, he always came off as the stronger of the two, and more of the leader.
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Post by Phantom on Jul 26, 2011 1:10:23 GMT -5
Ive always liked them both. Edge defiantly had the better look, but Ive always though Christian was better in the ring.
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