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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2010 9:51:56 GMT -5
He's treading water because he's in the early stages of losing his spot. Not only is he pushing 40, but he's injury prone and limited in the ring. It's inevitable that you decline from the main-event spot.
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Post by element386 on Sept 6, 2010 9:56:18 GMT -5
Edge has had main event opportunities and pushes, but he's never really been WWE's "guy" per say. He's always been more of a transitional champion. He's had a couple decent World Heavyweight Title runs, but that's on SmackDown which half the people around here don't watch. I wish they'd actually use him properly for once.
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Post by Infinite on Sept 6, 2010 9:59:54 GMT -5
they just need to get him back on smackdown asap to be honest.
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Post by element386 on Sept 6, 2010 10:05:59 GMT -5
they just need to get him back on smackdown asap to be honest. What's for him over there? He's already had a decent feud with Undertaker, so no need for that again. Besides, Undertaker is already in this feud with Kane which seems like it's going to last a good bit. Besides that, you've got C.M. Punk, Big Show, and Rey Mysterio for Edge to feud with as far as other Main Eventers go, none of which sound exciting at all. Maybe Punk and Edge could have some good matches, but I don't see Edge being all that over as a face these days to carry a good feud with Punk. They could put him in a feud with Alberto Del Rio but that doesn't seem the least bit interesting. Of course there's also a good feud that could come with Edge and Christian but I don't see WWE ever pushing Christian the way they need to. Unfortunately, Edge is a guy who is passed his time now. 2002 was his year where he got mega over and huge with WWE fans. Unfortunately, he was side lined and when he returned in 2004, he's been kinda doing the same routine ever since. He gets his quick push when he becomes a hot commodity, but that quickly either dies, or he get's injured again. It's really unfortunate for him.
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Post by missedgehead on Sept 6, 2010 12:18:17 GMT -5
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Why don't we just retire the guy now? Some people on here just say some stupid crap. I don't hear any calls for Taker, HHH, Rey, or JERICHO (40 in a few weeks) to be retired. That's right, the IWC loves Jericho so he can't retire. *eyeroll*Edge is far from losing his spot. Ridiculous. I have never seen such utter stupidity in my whole life reading this stupid thread. Limited in the ring? LOL That is hilarious. Anymore jokes? The Edge haters on here know where they can go if you want my honest opinion.
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Post by element386 on Sept 6, 2010 12:29:14 GMT -5
Nobody is hating on Edge. Not at all actually. We're just pointing out the obvious that he is very injury prone. It's nothing against the guy personally but it's hard to market someone as your top guy know they get some kind of side-lining injury at least once a year now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2010 12:55:03 GMT -5
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Why don't we just retire the guy now? Some people on here just say some stupid crap. I don't hear any calls for Taker, HHH, Rey, or JERICHO (40 in a few weeks) to be retired. That's right, the IWC loves Jericho so he can't retire. *eyeroll*Edge is far from losing his spot. Ridiculous. I have never seen such utter stupidity in my whole life reading this stupid thread. Limited in the ring? LOL That is hilarious. Anymore jokes? The Edge haters on here know where they can go if you want my honest opinion. Aww, somebody's sensitive about the truth! If I can accept my favorite past wrestler's inevitable declines, why can't you? Jericho is a horrible example because he's actually sharp and quick in the ring still. I'm no Jericho mark, but I call it like I see it. I would give you Taker, Rey, and Helmsley, but those three are mega stars in the WWE, even though they are limited in the ring. Those three bring in ticket sales and that substitutes in ring work/age. Edge simply will never be a HUGE name(even though WWE tries to build him up to be one). Jericho, like I said before, substitutes in ring work for mega star appeal. Jericho never was a huge name just like Edge, but Jericho can still go at 100% in the ring. So all in all, Edge not only is old and beat down, but he's simply never been a huge name...so what can Edge offer to the table?...NOTHING. Having the belt 100x doesnt make you the man, the people do, and Edge never was a household name like Rey Rey or The Rock, etc.
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Post by gordon on Sept 6, 2010 13:03:37 GMT -5
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Why don't we just retire the guy now? Some people on here just say some stupid crap. I don't hear any calls for Taker, HHH, Rey, or JERICHO (40 in a few weeks) to be retired. That's right, the IWC loves Jericho so he can't retire. *eyeroll*Edge is far from losing his spot. Ridiculous. I have never seen such utter stupidity in my whole life reading this stupid thread. Limited in the ring? LOL That is hilarious. Anymore jokes? The Edge haters on here know where they can go if you want my honest opinion. Yeah cos most of the IWC hates Edge Give me a break. That's what I don't like about these one wrestler people where they love a certain wrestler therefore they are perfect in everyway and everyone is terrible by comparison. Guess what? Edge and Jericho aren't as good as they used to be. I'm not calling for either of their retirement, but you have to accept reasoned criticism of your favourite whoever that may be. OMG someone might not like Edge! Get over it.
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Post by wabarrett on Sept 6, 2010 13:10:00 GMT -5
I find him boring of late.
I much prefered that slightly psychotic Edge who was pulling his hair out with frustration while trying to get to the top (around 2004/ 2005).
Since then, he's won the gold too many times, spent a lot of screen time with Vickie Guerrero, and taken Kurt Angle's entrance pose. That's made him bland to me.
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Post by Woodie on Sept 6, 2010 13:31:31 GMT -5
i agree for so much talent he is not doing anything and has so much left in the tank and really this time dont let it involve the undertaker
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