WrestleMania 39, the biggest annual event for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), is set to take place on April 2nd and 3rd at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This year, fans will witness an epic Hell in a Cell match between two of the most talented wrestlers in the history of WWE. Edge, a WWE Hall of Famer, will take on Finn Balor in what could be his last match before retirement. Let’s dive into the details of this highly anticipated match along with other twists and turns in Edge’s career.
Ready to End a Heated Feud
The Hell in a Cell match is an opportunity for Edge and Balor to end their heated feud that has been building up for months. The two wrestlers have been at each other’s throats since Balor returned to WWE. The feud escalated when Balor called out Edge, saying that he was not the same wrestler he used to be during his prime years. Edge responded with equal ferocity, stating that he still had what it took to beat anyone in WWE.
Seeking Advice from Mick Foley
Balor sought advice from WWE legend Mick Foley regarding the massive steel structure known as Hell in a Cell before the match. Foley is known for taking part in several Hell in a Cell matches during his time in WWE in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Foley gave Balor some valuable tips on how to fight inside this brutal cage-like structure.
Excitement Building
Edge is excited about the Hell in a Cell match against Finn Balor. He once said that he had “extra stupid ideas” for this match and was saving his best ones for WrestleMania or special moments to make them memorable. Edge last competed in a Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel in 2021 and won. He is confident that he can beat Balor inside this deadly cage again.
Retirement on the Cards
Edge retired in 2011 due to a cervical spinal stenosis diagnosis but made a comeback in 2020 at Royal Rumble. Edge will be stepping inside Hell in a Cell for the third time in his career on Night Two in Hollywood against Finn Balor. The veteran wrestler is considering this year’s WrestleMania as his last match and treating his contest against Finn Balor as his grand finale at the annual extravaganza. He is leaving all doors open, including a possible retirement, as his contract with WWE expires in September.
Edge reiterated that retiring in Toronto, Canada, mattered most to him and it didn’t matter as much if it was at WrestleMania or a weekly show. He wants his final match to be in Toronto to bring his career full circle and mark the end of the story.
Gangrel’s Departure Sparks Rumors
Gangrel, a former WWE superstar who was part of Edge’s music-themed entrance, tweeted that he was leaving Los Angeles ahead of WrestleMania, sparking rumors that he may not be part of this year’s event. Fans are skeptical of his claim given rumors of his entrance with Edge. Gangrel was last seen on WWE TV 16 years ago and was part of a villainous trio named The Brood with Edge and Christian.
Gangrel talked about a possible return to WWE, but it was shut down due to WWE not owning the rights to the name Gangrel. It is unclear if Gangrel is swerving fans or has actually left Los Angeles.
In conclusion, this year’s WrestleMania promises to be an unforgettable event for wrestling fans worldwide. As for Edge and Balor’s epic encounter, only time will tell who will emerge victorious. Will it be the veteran Edge, fighting for a shot at redemption and his potential retirement in his hometown of Toronto? Or will Balor overcome the odds to cement his legacy in the WWE history books? Only one thing is sure – this year’s WrestleMania is not to be missed!
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