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General Data
Current gimmick:
Adam Copeland
Age:
52 years
Active Roles:
Singles Wrestler

Personal Data
Birthday:
30.10.1973
Birthplace:
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Gender:
male
Height:
6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight:
238 lbs (108 kg)

Career Data
Alter egos:
Adam Copeland
    a.k.a.  Adam Impact
    a.k.a.  Adam
    a.k.a.  Cope
Damon Striker
Edge
Sexton Hardcastle
Roles:
Singles Wrestler (1992 - 2011, 2020 - today)
Tag Team Wrestler (1995 - 2001, 2006 - 2007, 2011)
Beginning of in-ring career:
01.07.1992
In-ring experience:
33 years
Wrestling style:
Allrounder, Technician
Nicknames:
"Rated R Superstar"
"Ultimate Opportunist"
Signature moves:
Spear
Edgecution
Downward Spiral
Electric Chair Drop
Edgecator
Sharpshooter

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9.20
Current Total Rating (?)
Valid votes: 1898
Number of comments: 742
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9.0 397x
8.0 322x
7.0 50x
6.0 41x
5.0 12x
4.0 10x
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2.0 1x
1.0 0x
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Average rating: 9.21  [1898]
Average rating in 2026: 8.29  [14]
Average rating in 2025: 8.54  [145]
Average rating in 2024: 8.82  [158]
Average rating in 2023: 9.00  [127]
Average rating in 2022: 9.12  [122]
Average rating in 2021: 9.00  [110]
Average rating in 2020: 9.28  [68]
Average rating in 2019: 9.00  [24]
Average rating in 2018: 9.00  [45]
Average rating in 2017: 9.18  [49]
Average rating in 2016: 9.28  [76]
Average rating in 2015: 9.53  [55]
Average rating in 2014: 9.41  [37]
Average rating in 2013: 9.25  [44]
Average rating in 2012: 9.67  [24]
Average rating in 2011: 9.52  [95]
Average rating in 2010: 9.49  [105]
Average rating in 2009: 9.56  [146]
Average rating in 2008: 9.41  [248]
Average rating in 2007: 9.37  [206]
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[7.0] "I'll give him a 10 when he retires but since returning from his leg injury he's been drizzling shits. Getting the worst out of just about everyone and being in the main event scene when he shouldn't be. It doesn't help the fact that he's old and has obviously declined bell to bell wise a ton. All time, legendary. Currently, not good at all."
Jonoabbo wrote on 29.01.2026:
[7.0] "A solid worker who's retirement and return story is a very inspirational thing. While he has been fantastic at points, especially in the tag division, there have also been some notable underperformances, and unfortunately I don't think his finisher has really suited him at any point in his career outside of the one ladder spot. He just... doesn't really land it very well in comparison to others who do the move."
Khalid Ace wrote on 26.01.2026:
[6.0] "I don't know what happened to him in AEW I thought he would shine even further their because it's a less controlled environment than the WWE and he was having some great performances on his later years their but he definitely fell off with AEW"
Keithnelson18 wrote on 17.01.2026:
[8.0] "Edge is one of WWEs best heels and is a legend, but I'm still 50/50 with his AEW run. He's had some highlights but has had bad highlights. I still love edge regardless of his choice to go to AEW"
Jonny Dubya wrote on 15.01.2026:
[10.0] "Edge has had a great career in pro wrestling. A man in his early fifties that can still go at a top level, despite having a neck injury (and other various injuries) in his career can do what he does. Edge is one of the best ever. In the mid to late 2000's, he was the best heel in WWE and all of pro wrestling."
Whelps05 wrote on 13.01.2026:
[7.0] "Edge is overrated in my opinion. I like his run in WWE both in his tag run with Christian and his singles run during his feud with John Cena. But at the same time, he's Mr. Injury. I can't think of anyone who's had more injuries than him. And then there's his AEW run where he's lost all of his credibility. Even still, he's never had a classic match without furniture, even in WWE."
JediSaiyanMaster1203 wrote on 19.12.2025:
[10.0] "I'm not gonna lie, I cried when Edge retired in 2011, one of the saddest days for me as a professional wrestling fan. Anyways, Edge is one of my personal favorite wrestlers in history. A man who's accomplished so much in historic career, competing mostly in WWE until in recent years where he decided to see if the grass is greener over in AEW. He took off as a tag team guy with his, real life, best friend Christian, taking part in a very influential run as a duo and rivalry with The Hardyz and Dudleys. Edge eventually turned to a singles competitor, his run in 2001 was so well received that he won the WON award Most Improved (if that means anything to you). He also took part in the "SmackDown Six" where he had amazing matches involving Chris Benoit, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, Eddie & Chavo Guerrero. He took time off to heal from his (first of many) neck injuries, he did come back and hit his stride in the mid 2000s when he was paired with Lita, one of the best on screen heel couples, where he feuded with Matt Hardy, then went on to become the first Money in the Bank winner and cashed in successfully against John Cena for the WWE Championship, one of the best moments in history. His run in the late 2000s is among the best heel runs of all time, Edge is so natural at being a heel that you couldn't make him a face during this time. He did retired from another neck injury in 2011, and was out for years until 2020 when he returned to WWE to compete in the Royal Rumble match, one of my favorite moments in my life as a wrestling fan, it felt too good to be true. While his return run in WWE has had some hiccups, it was a mostly good run thanks to his feud with Seth Rollins and still showcasing he can go. I've been enjoying his AEW run, his feud with Christian was great and I was really enjoying his TNT Championship reign, sad that his injury has been preventing him from being back on track, but let's hope he'll shake off the ring rust from that injury and have a killer run that I believe he's still got left in him. Overall, I love Edge ever since day 1, one of my all time favorite guys, no doubt in my mind that he's one of the GOATs. I mean, what's cooler than being known as "The Rated R Superstar"?"
Brye wrote on 17.12.2025:
[7.0] "Edge has a lot of ups and downs for me. From 1999 to 2008 or so, he was a huge favorite of mine. I thought the tail end of his WWE run was underwhelming and his 2020-2023 return kind of was as well. I enjoyed the Christian feud quite a bit in AEW but haven't necessarily loved his run there either."
Safatparadise wrote on 16.12.2025:
[6.0] "The biggest Rated-R superstar of all-time.His segments with Lita was gold.Most of his feuds and matches are legendary.He didn't put over young talent which is a bad thing about him.He getting kicked out of Judgement Day didn't make any sense."
Redisonsashuisosi wrote on 02.11.2025:
[7.0] "After returning, Edge really worked hard on himself, he got much better and improved his ring skills. Thanks to his much more muscular build, his spear in his execution no longer looks as crappy as it did when he was young. But I really don't like that in 2021, Edge nearly dominated his feud with Rollins. Rollins is a solid star of his era, but losing the feud to Edge significantly downgraded Rollins for the near future. Edge is capable of putting on a good match, but I don't like that he took so many unnecessary wins for himself. And the "Judgment Day" faction under his leadership has mostly downgraded almost all the wrestlers in it. Overall, Judgment Day is probably the worst faction in wrestling history I've seen (at least until Liv Morgan joined). In AEW, he looks completely out of place, and his feuds against Christian Cage (who is a much worse wrestler than Edge) come across as total filler, making it not really worth watching. Overall, he's a great wrestler, deserves respect for working through injuries, but I don't like how he took all the best opportunities for himself, and it's unclear why. He apparently didn't win titles, but for some reason, he kept defeating wrestlers who needed a push more."
Dntbamark wrote on 01.10.2025:
[7.0] "Edge really cut his teeth in the tag team division working with Christain as part of the "Edge and Christain" tag team. There had been several attempts to branch him out on is own but none of those really took off until he turned heel in the mid 2000s and was a huge beneficiary of the shoot/work/shoot/work angle between himself, Matt Hardy and Lita. Even when he got his hands on the WWE Championship, he was a guy who never really felt like the "The Guy" just the guy who works with the guy who draws the money. Yes, he was an 7 time World Champion but none of those reigns were particularly lengthy and it always felt like Edge was playing the role of the upper-mid card guy who could step in and work with the Champion when needed. Thats not a bad thing either, Edge is a still someone whose highly accomplished within the industry, outside of the title picture, we have someone who could play and work as both a babyface or a conniving heel and do it insanely well. We also have someone who was a proven commodity in the tag team division and could also work in the mid-card. While I never found his promos to be particularly noteworthy, he was someone who had charisma, size and the athleticism to become someone to be reckoned within wrestling."
urrklz878 wrote on 24.09.2025:
[5.0] "Solid but unmemorable in any way in the ring. The master of the 'I hate this town' super generic promo as a heel and that unfortunately is his better side. I really don't enjoy his work as a face, his promos are very corny and his character work is all over the place. He does heel things while being a face and expects people to pop for them because he's creating a moment or whatever. It comes across as very self-indulgent and makes me want to skip his segments."
thetwizzler wrote on 03.09.2025:
[5.0] "Adam Copeland is alright. His time as Edge is obviously his highlight, so that's what I'll refer to him as. Edge is solid in the ring. Not super exciting but is capable on putting on a good match. His promos were above average. He's good but not very good. What's made me give him a low rating has been his return to wrestling. My word, what a shit wrestler he's been since his return. His wrestling has been subpar, he's capable of turning up a notch, but not by much. His promos are boring and bland, which follows his dreadful character work. I'm glad he hasn't been hogging the main event too much. By God, he'd be stinking it up."
bherbert1980 wrote on 02.06.2025:
[4.0] "Prime Edge was a solid 9 as the Rated R Superstar. That era was him firing on all cylinders with the character work, promo ability, and match psychology all clicking. But the rest of his career reveals a pattern of WWE's machine backing him more than a guy undeniably earning every accolade. He and Christian were given the spotlight as the top team during a stacked era, and once he went solo, he was booked to go over the likes of Benoit, Angle, Eddie, and Orton in ways that sometimes felt more about positioning than performance. His face runs never clicked. Every time they tried to push him as a babyface, it flopped to the point where they had to turn him back heel until that final run, where again he got favorable booking despite lukewarm crowd reactions. The return at nearly 50 could've been a great chance to elevate others -- instead, he racked up wins over people like AJ Styles, Finn Bálor, and even Sheamus. The only major loss was to Roman, and even that wasn't clean. Sure, you can win and still elevate talent, but that's not what's been happening. It's been more about preserving Edge's aura than giving the next generation meaningful momentum. If AEW is going to be his final chapter, the hope is that reuniting with Christian gives them a feel-good run but also finally puts the focus on helping the younger roster get over. Because frankly, he's gotten more than enough wins for a guy in his 50s coming back from a broken neck."
gabsdavero wrote on 05.05.2025:
[7.0] "I don't know where to start with this, because it's just how I feel about him. I don't think he ever was the greatest or near the greatest in the ring. From sloppy moves to moves that seemed "fake" as hell. Weak offense and a really "dud" character work sometimes, there's a lot to dislike about Adam Copeland. I can still recognize that he was competent in the ring still, and heel Edge was iconic. I just do not give him the same credit as the majority of people."
Daequanbs wrote on 03.05.2025:
[10.0] "Edge in his prime was the best wrestler I'd ever seen. The greatest heel ever, very few people were able to incite a crowd reaction like prime heel Edge. Edge Will go down as one of the most legendary wrestlers ever, and for me, not only is he the greatest heel ever, He is the greatest wrestler of all time!"
perfickplex wrote on 30.04.2025:
[9.0] "great wrestler who has been in many incredible matches. amazing look and athleticism. however, i can't class him as one of the best. his moveset was not quite iconic and his finisher (weak spear) never looked that good. add to that, his less that convincing mic skills as a face. his run from 2005 to 2009 was excellent, but i feel that for some reason he never quite reached his potential as an all time great. i'm being harsh, but i feel that he doesn't quite make it to legendary status."
JackWatchesWrestling wrote on 24.04.2025:
[9.0] "Sexton Hardcastle is one of the best Canadian wrestlers outside of the Hart Family Lineage. He really understands how to get emotion out of fans. It's a real shame he lost so many years of his career to a neck injury but I'm happy for him that he can finish his career on his terms. I do wish he had a real farewell story in his time in WWE but going out in Canada against one of your best friends in the business is an ending most people can only dream of"
ultravioletshiroi wrote on 11.04.2025:
[9.0] "Man, Edge (or Cope, I guess) is one of those guys that just sticks with you. I grew up watching him and Christian in TLC matches, and back then he felt like one of the coolest guys in wrestling. Once he went solo it took a little while, but that Rated R Superstar run was good. He knew how to get you invested in his matches whether as a heel or a babyface. The feud with Cena alone solidified him as an all time great. His return in 2020 was one of the most emotional pops I've ever seen, and the Rollins trilogy proved he still had it. That said, the AEW run has been kind of weird. I'm happy he's getting to end things on his terms, but the booking hasn't been working, and I do wish he'd help more younger talent get over. Still, at the end of the day, he's a legend. Not the best in-ring technician, but as a character, storyteller, and presence? He's one of the most memorable faces in wrestling."
ChuongNguyen wrote on 08.04.2025:
[10.0] "You think you know him... On this day, I see clearly, that Edge deserves a 10. He's the rated R superstar!"
MrRaider959 wrote on 06.04.2025:
[10.0] "Only rating him on his WWE run as I haven't kept up with his AEW run. Edge was one of the key stars of 2000s WWE. He had a great tag team with close friend and storyline brother Christian with legendary matches with the Dudleys and the Hardys. After Edge and Christian broke up, Edge became a main player, having great matches with Kurt Angle, John Cena, Matt Hardy, etc. His comeback run from 2020-2024 was pretty good, being the leader of the original Judgement Day. Edge has had a career worth watching."
SlowUnsteady wrote on 24.03.2025:
[7.0] "Again, i'm only writing this because it won't let me rate it because unless I comment cuz I'm in the minority. I have fairly enjoyed Edge throughout the years. Not really big on him but he's pretty good. Of course his late ruthless agression and early pg era work is amazing. And Attitude Era tag team work which revolutionized the division."
BGA wrote on 24.03.2025:
[6.0] "I don't know why but I never took to Edge like a lot of wrestling fans did. I was a much bigger fan of his tag team career than his singles, never warmed to him as a singles competitor. Always felt he lacked something. Now after his comeback in 2020 I actively dislike him. He is a selfish veteran who puts himself before business"
maffuu wrote on 24.03.2025:
[7.0] "great entrance wrestler, his return at the rumble is one of the greatest wrestling moments of all time but his return has really been wasted, doesn't put anyone over and is trying to prove he can still have epic matches when that's really not something he ever did in his first run."
UenoNATION wrote on 23.03.2025:
[4.0] "To preface I am not someone who thinks wrestling is always about putting the next guy over but with every wrestler should eventually know when the time is right to lose. In the case of Adam "Cope" Copeland the end of his WWE stint and all of his AEW one so far, it's definitely hampered all of the storylines he's in. The likes of not putting Finn Balor over at WM39, is an example of a guy who "just wants to help the younger guys" but refuses to lose and when he does it's never clean or him taking a pin and he got away with it for a long time with his nice guy act but people are starting to see through it now. He's had some of the best matches of his career since coming back from his injury in general but to me that just makes me disappointed to what we could have ended up with... EDIT: It appears Copey wanted to put Balor over but didn't have final say so I will bump up a point for him."
SoaKas wrote on 12.03.2025:
[6.0] "Sadly I'm too young to have experienced him in his prime. I only really know the Edge past his return and he doesn't do anything for me. 6 points out of clips and matches from once upon a time but he really doesn't move me in a single way. Also he's often named as an all-timer but the fact is that this word is thrown around way too much nowadays. The fact that he is working on THIS level while being 50 (! ) years old is incredibly impressive, however."
lukasmgc wrote on 11.03.2025:
[2.0] "Okay...I know this is a harsh rating and due to tribalism, let me just say that this has nothing to do with any of his runs in AEW, in WWE or the Revolution main event. I didn't see the match and I am not here to gang up on him like the WWE tribals and I am here to give you my genuine opinion. On the mic? Man, no one touches Edge. Character work, no one touches him. But man...in ring. I have seen forty Edge matches, 40. And in those 40, there is only one that I can say he had a true standout performance that impressed me and that is with Seth Rollins at MSG and with Seth Rollins in general. Beyond that, I have never seen Edge have a performance that truly surprised me. He is a very eh wrestler, he understands the basic's in ring but I haven't seen him do anything truly extraordinary. Yes, for a time I had him as a 10 but the more I went through his match catalogue the more I realized this mf can't wrestle. He's not very good in the ring. But again on the mic and in terms of character, he is flawless but out of a what? Twenty Five Year Career he has had 1 great, truly exceptional performance."
TigetMask15 wrote on 10.03.2025:
[4.0] "One of the most overrated wrestlers of all time he is not that good in the ring not that good on the microphone skills he's only great days was in the tag team division in the attitude era but as a single competitor he is so mid I don't know way people like him he can't wrestle that good in a single match with no social type or condition he best matches was always ladder and hell in a cell or hardcore but unfortunately he still wrestle until now and we all see how bad he is and how he catch all the youngsters chances"
arminamin wrote on 10.03.2025:
[5.0] "Adam Copeland is certainly one of the biggest names in the wrestling industry. His run as Edge is some of the best stuff you'll ever see from a wrestler and his return to wrestling is one of the greatest ever. That being said, he's in an all time low in his carrer right now. His run in AEW has been horrible. The crowd likes him, but he's being booked like crap. He doesn't need to be in the title picture in this day and age. And his name is Cope now........ There aren't many worst name changes in the business. Even though I have a lost of respect for him, his work right now is not good. If I were to give his whole carrer a rating, it'd be a 9. But right now, he's a 5."
AnB wrote on 04.03.2025:
[10.0] "Giving Edge anything other than a 10 feels like trying too hard to find something to complain about. Even in his early years in the WWF it was impressive watching him in the ring. Kid me was a huge fan of Edge."
jpsninja wrote on 23.02.2025:
[7.0] "While Edge (Cope) impressively showcases his talent in 2025, it's crucial to nurture emerging stars. I believe he could thrive even more by stepping aside in some feuds, allowing new talent to shine and elevate the competition. However, his all-time career would be 9/10."
notanothersmark wrote on 19.02.2025:
[10.0] "Edge always stood out to me in the best way possible, maybe it was the striking long blonde hair or his over-exaggerated mannerisms, I've always been one to gravitate towards Edge. I think the only down part of his career has been his recent time in AEW, hell even his arrival feud with Christian over there was awesome. Whether you talk about Brood Edge, the tag team with Christian, Badass face Edge from 01-04, or his most iconic gimmick, the rated R Superstar, Edge was always given an inch, and time after time would take a mile. I haven't even talked about arguably the greatest wrestling theme ever in Metalingus either yet too. Just wish that he and Cena had more time to feud together, that had the potential to be the Ruthless Aggression version of the Stone Cold-Rock rivalry."
mangled wrote on 14.02.2025:
[6.0] "Completely a product of Vincent Kennedy McMahon and WWE, Cope or as he was formerly known as, Edge is one of the biggest examples of how good things might turn out for you if you're at the right place at the right time. After establishing himself as a tag team wrestler partnering up with Christian, he slowly progressed into a solid midcarder. The mischiveous alliance he formed with Randy Orton did wonders for both his career and Randy's. During the late Ruthless Aggression era he was handpicked as the antidote to family friendly good guy John Cena. His feud against Cena, not only led to the birth of one of the greatest wrestling monikers of all time but also made Cope into the househould name we know of today. The time between this great heel run and his first retirement from wrestling was pretty forgettable. His return after almost a decade away was a feel-good moment for all. What followed it was not great though. It wasn't about the quality of his matches, as he delivered most of the time. It wasn't about his promos, although he's not that great on the stick, he can cut a good promo. It was about how he almost always won and never put a single person over. Even Hulk Hogan lost some matches cleanly. Sure, Cope lost a couple matches too but go back and watch them. It's either an outside interference, a low-blow etc. Even in his great I Quit match against Finn Balor, it took four Judgment Day members to threaten him with his wife Beth Phoenix with chairs to say "I quit! ". Six months later, he beat Finn Balor at WrestleMania and killed The Demon gimmick once and for all. When he jumped ship to AEW, expectations were high. After all, AEW lost the only draw they ever had a couple weeks prior to Cope's arrival and people thought he could be a breath of fresh air for the company. They were wrong. Cope instantly got inserted into a title feud with Christian and eventually won the TNT title. His forgettable title run came to an abrupt end after he broke his leg attempting a spot no 25 year old veteran would even think about. Upon his return, once again he got inserted into a title feud, but this time it's for the world title. We're five years into his second run and he still hasn't put anyone over cleanly. As a side note, his match versus PAC was the worst match I've seen this year so far, so his in-ring work is getting worse too."
CrandonMartin2001 wrote on 25.01.2025:
[10.0] "Edge has had an incredible ability to evolve and excel at every stage of his career. As one-half of an iconic tag team with Christian, he helped create some of the funniest and most charismatic moments on the mic, while delivering countless classic matches that defined an era. Transitioning into a singles star, Edge became the ultimate foil to John Cena--a "Green Goblin"-like nemesis who thrived in making every rivalry feel personal and unforgettable. His emotional return to WWE in 2020, after a near-decade-long retirement, remains one of the greatest comebacks in wrestling history. Even in AEW, despite some mishandling, Edge is still a spectacle to watch because of who he is--a true legend whose presence alone commands attention and respect."
Lukeathon wrote on 13.01.2025:
[10.0] "So... Cope? I cant really knock his career, to me he's had brilliant characters, brilliant runs, brilliant in-ring work, has a love for the business, the only thing which I'll critique him for is for him having quite rubbish ideas, from his vision of the Judgement Day to... Cope, I wouldn't trust him running a show. From the amazing rivalry with Cena where he cashed in Money In The Bank, to his destiny feud with Christian, to having the best ever WWE Saudi Arabia match with Seth Rollins to his electric returns in 2010, 2020 and 2023, to a whole heap of other things, Adam Copeland is an all-timer wrestler. If you don't agree...then cope with it."
MEDamine wrote on 07.01.2025:
[10.0] "I really like Edge Copeland, AEW run aside, he's one of the greatest in the century, he's really good in the ring with an amazing match catalogue, really great in the mic, and incredibly charismatic, imo he's in top 5 the best heels in WWE history"
Ozwern wrote on 07.01.2025:
[7.0] "Recent name change is ridicilolus but aside that obviously had a great career. But this AEW run just isn't working for me. Instead of being in the main event, center of attention, he should be putting over young talent. Just not really into what they've been doing with him. Hopefully it'll improve."
tmxicon wrote on 18.12.2024:
[7.0] "Edge/Adam Copeland has never really been an exceptional worker, but he usually holds his own. He's not the kind of guy who elevates lesser workers, but when he was surrounded by guys who stood above him in that regard, he has proven himself as a guy who can rise to the occasion."
Conquistador37 wrote on 11.12.2024:
[10.0] "I've been rewatching his career and so far we are into Summerslam 2001. Edge was one of the top reasons to watch WWF from the time he arrived 'til this period. And I know he's going to keep doing great things. I'm loving reliving this. Looking forward to the next few years where he keeps shinning and growing in a myriad of ways. I haven't seen anything after his return mind you, so that entire era has been discounted. EDIT: We are now at the end of 2004/beginning of 2005 and being sidelined with so many injuries has only IMPROVED his overall because now, his mic skills are unparalleled and his in ring story telling is second to none. This is where his career truly took off and it wasn't stalling to begin with. One of the greats."
wrestlingswiftie wrote on 04.12.2024:
[6.0] "I find him overrated, but he's not all that bad. When given good circumstances or a great partner, he can put on a compelling program. (See his recent feud with Christian or the well-known cheating scandal against Matt Hardy.) But by himself... He's mediocre."
AceHagann wrote on 26.11.2024:
[8.0] "Adam's AEW run has been nothing but disappointing. Forgettable for the most part. And while not as bad, his last WWE run wasn't much of a highlight. Edge's run in his earlier years is an entirely different matter. One of the best heels at the time. An awesome "love to hate" kind of wrestler."
DanParkes wrote on 21.11.2024:
[6.0] "He was great in his early years, then he became a legend during his Rated R superstar and Ultimate Opportunist years... sadly his career was cut short but he came back... and it was great at first, but then he had to go over everyone, and maybe it would have made sense back in his prime and you can give some slack to The Miz and Seth Rollin feud because they can bounce back. He should not have gone over Judgement Day right after he was kicked out especially Finn Balor and especially on his way out of WWE. I know a lot of people love him but the way he came into AEW, and he just had to go over Christian who has been working his butt off on possibly the greatest run of his career for Edge/Copeland to just come in and take it away, just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I would have probably given a 7-8 if we didn't take his last run in WWE and his AEW run into account."
BananaOil wrote on 23.10.2024:
[7.0] "The biggest (non-injury related) tragedy of Edge's career is that he's so good at playing a heel that everyone started to love him and now he's been stuck as a babyface for the last 12 years despite honestly not being a very good one. Edge's original run as the Rated R Superstar was generational. From about 2005 to 2012 he was absolutely untouchable and the most entertaining guy on any given show. He could have a good match with anyone, good promo with anyone, and had consistently good booking that kept his matches exciting cause you didn't know how he was gonna cheat next. Unfortunately, since turning face back then, and now post-return, he's become very bland. I would have loved him to be a wily babyface that still cheats on occasion but does it to heels instead ala Eddie Guerrero; but instead he just says grit a lot and is just kind of a cool dad character. Which is fine, I'm still happy he got to come back and his matches aren't bad, but it's such a stark dropoff compared to his glorydays that I have to average it out to a 7."
TripleCrown wrote on 14.10.2024:
[8.0] "One of the very few saving graces of WWE during the mid to late 2000s. Edge was a fantastic wrestler, who, with the right opponent, could draw a lot of money. He is perfect as a heel, especially during the timeframe I mentioned. The minute he had to retire and whatnot, it's quite obvious the fans would never look at him the same (i.e a huge heel) and would love him as a babyface. Had a lot of memorable matches, moments, the guy had done it all. Mic work is excellent, not on the same level as The Rock or Steve Austin, but definitely up there for sure. Wasn't a big fan of his early 2000s push, again, that time he was just a natural heel and trying to make him a babyface was never going to work. The TLC spot from WMX7 will be remembered forever, absolutely iconic moment. Can't really comment on his recent WWE/AEW runs as, to be frank, I dip in and out of the product so I can't really rate him fairly on that. All in all, he was a great wrestler, great kryptonite to John Cena."
jsborts wrote on 11.09.2024:
[9.0] "Adam Copeland/Edge is a really good TV character and has had some really fun matches throughout his career in a variety of different roles. He doesn't have the top level catalogue that others have mostly due to working in the same company for such a long time; however, he reached the top of that company in many ways, was a many time earner of their top prize, has had the best match at multiple of that company's biggest shows and main evented them as well. Shame his career was shortened by injury, and shame that his AEW run, which was pretty good, came at the other side of 50 and with another injury added to it. Slowly also became one of the best promo guys and has a really great eye for putting stories together."
Fabibi wrote on 31.08.2024:
[7.0] "Edge is a great sports entertainer, he has charisma and good mic skills. He is decent in ring but paired with the right opponents he had memorable matches. He won important matches like the Royal Rumble and Money In The Bank and he had legendary moments (TLCs, live sex celebration, first MITB cash in, return at Rumbe 2020, ect...). Edge isn't the best in the ring but he made the most out of his opportunities to build a legendary career."
ceasara63 wrote on 04.08.2024:
[9.0] "Edge, aka Adam Copeland, is one of my personal favorite professional wrestlers ever. This man has so much talent, and is so versatile. He can be a great face, and an even greater heel. He's more than capable of having great matches, even nowadays as he is in his early 50's. He's a great main eventer, mid-card guy, tag team wrestler. His promo abilities have gotten better the further into his career he's gone; he can be serious, he can do comedy. I'm not sure there's a performer in professional wrestling history as well-rounded as he is. Countless classic matches, countless classic rivalries, countless classic championships runs and not to mention being one of the pioneers of the Tables, Ladders and Chairs match; Copeland has carved out such an amazing legacy for himself that he continues to build upon. After it seemed for a long time that he wouldn't be able to finish his career on his own terms, I'm really happy that he's been able to come back and give us a brilliant second run, both in WWE and AEW. He's been doing some of the best work of his career against guys like Rollins, a proper rivalry with Christian Cage after all this time, etc., I can't wait for him to come back."
KobashiChopMe wrote on 03.08.2024:
[9.0] "Edge was the first wrestler I ever remember watching when I was younger. For that, I will always hold him in such a high regard. While I personally do not like that his career is, more than likely, going to end in another company outside of WWE, I cannot deny for a second that this man is so goddamn good at what it is that he does, and seemingly only gets better as he ages. He was gone for nearly 10 years and came back and got better. I don't know how he does it."
2pt0EcoBoostFusion wrote on 01.08.2024:
[9.0] "Man, what a career this man has had. Adam Copeland may have not been the biggest draw for his generation, but he sure was an inspiration for many wrestlers and wrestling fans, especially since he's returned back in 2020. His accolades list is incredible and he has proven to be a formidable face and heel when he plays either of those characters. Adam's feuds with Randy Orton and John Cena were fun to watch as well. In-ring, Adam Copeland was very solid and he still has it in the ring despite being away from the ring for many years and having spinal stenosis which is a brutal injury for any wrestler. Since signing with AEW, he's been great and has had good programs with everyone he has worked with, the injury he received at Double or Nothing was unfortunate and it's a bummer he's going to miss Wembley this August. All in all, Very happy Adam is still around the industry, wrestling needs more people like Adam Copeland."
JPowers10 wrote on 31.07.2024:
[9.0] "-One of the best heels in WWE history. Had some solid moments as a face as well. One of the most iconic moments in Royal Rumble history with his return. Cool character and had a specific look that made him memorable. Great promo. He was a part of one of the greatest tag teams in WWF history. He isn't a 10 because I haven't been a fan of his work in the past 2ish years."