Edge’s Final WWE Match: Sheamus Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Details of Historic Toronto Showdown

One Big Thing

Sheamus disclosed new details about being chosen as Edge’s final WWE opponent, revealing the match wasn’t originally planned for him but for Damian Priest.

Key Details

• The match took place on August 18, 2023, in Edge’s hometown of Toronto
• It marked Edge’s last WWE appearance before joining AEW as Christian Cage
• The bout was Sheamus’s last match before an eight-month injury hiatus

Behind the Scenes

Direct quote from Sheamus on “Insight” podcast:
“We talked about doing a storyline together for a while. We came up with a storyline, it was shot down for whatever reason. And then it just happened. I just got a call.”

Why It Matters

• First-ever singles match between two WWE veterans
• Historic final chapter in Edge’s 25-year WWE career
• Marked the end of an era for WWE’s Rated-R Superstar

By the Numbers

• Edge’s 25-year WWE career span: 1998-2023
• Sheamus’s injury absence: 8 months
• Edge’s WWE championship reigns: 11

Future Impact

Sheamus noted he still has unfinished business, pointing to dream matches with:

• CM Punk
• Rey Mysterio

The Bottom Line

The match stands as a significant moment in WWE history, marking both the end of Edge’s WWE career and Sheamus’s last appearance before his injury return at WrestleMania 40.

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