Report: Vince McMahon Changed Edge vs. Finn Balor WrestleMania 39 Finish Day of Show

One Big Thing

Adam “Edge” Copeland’s final WrestleMania match victory over Finn Balor came from a last-minute decision by Vince McMahon, reversing the planned outcome hours before the event.

Key Details

• Original plans had Balor defeating Copeland in their Hell in a Cell match
• Copeland supported the idea of losing to Balor before his WWE departure
• McMahon changed the finish the afternoon of WrestleMania 39
• The match was sponsored by “The Pope’s Exorcist” film

Behind the Change

Fightful Select reports McMahon made this decision during his brief return to power in 2023, though he didn’t alter the event’s main event as previously rumored.

The Match Background

• Match stemmed from Balor removing Copeland from The Judgment Day faction
• Featured Balor’s “Demon” persona against Copeland
• Served as one of Copeland’s final WWE matches

Why It Matters

This decision highlights McMahon’s continued influence over WWE creative during his brief 2023 return, affecting significant match outcomes despite talent preferences and planned storylines.

The Aftermath

• Copeland left WWE in September 2023 for AEW
• Balor continues leading The Judgment Day with new members
• McMahon departed WWE again in early 2024 following legal issues

What’s Your Take?

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