Edge
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Report Last Updated - 3/07 (Winter)
Real Name - Adam Copeland
Birthdate - 10/30/73
6'4" 240 lbs. - Tampa, FL
Aliases - Adam Copeland, Adam Impact, Damon Striker, Sexton Hardcastle
Athletic background - Hockey
Teachers - Ron Hutchinson, Sweet Daddy Siki; Bret Hart, Stu Hart, Leo Burke; Dory Funk Jr., Tom Pritchard
Professional background - Indies(`92-`97), WWF/WWE(`97-)
Groups - Thug Life, The Brood, Ministry of Darkness
Career Highlights -
- Upsets Jeff Jarrett to briefly hold the WWF Intercontinental title
- Along with Christian, wrestles the Hardy Boyz in the finals of the Terri Invitation Tournament
- Teams with Christian to win the WWF Tag titles in a brutal ladder match at Wrestlemania 2000
- Becomes embroiled in controversial real-life feud with Matt Hardy that propels him to a top heel spot
- Defeats John Cena to win the WWE World Championship and becomes a ratings hit
Finisher(s) -
- Spear
x Edgecution/Impaler (Implant DDT)
x Edge-O-Matic (Inverted Falling Faceslam)
x Figure Four-Edgelock (Standing Figure-Four)
x Downward Spiral (Inverted Leg Sweep)
Favorites -
- Electric Chair Drop
- Spin Wheel Kick
- Sleeper
- Standing Dropkick
- Elbow
Ringwork Rating -
move set - 7
science - 3
aerial - 2
power - 6
strikes - 7
Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 8
selling - 7
bumping - 7
heat - 8
carrying - 6
push - 8
potential - 5
Outlook - Edge is a good stud for the WWE, he'll take risks, he'll play whatever role he has to, and does everything well. He has been a successful face, heel, and gang member, so the future looks good. After toiling in Canada for a while and struggling to catch on, the WWF brought him in a Matrix/Crow-influenced role as "Edge." While his persona was never developed, he was impressive enough to move up the card quickly. He and Christian were excellent young talents and Edge was given the top spot. His in-ring improved as he was paired with some of the best workers in the world and learned to put together matches with less able opponents. Although injuries and personal problems seemed like he'd be set back, Edge took off in 2005. He drew legitimate heat after a scandal involving noted couple Matt Hardy and Lita. They eventually did business and Edge became the controversial "Rated R Superstar." He is now a top star and really shown a new level of personality that has gotten him over. Edge's body is hurting, but he is now established and will continue with probably mixed results in the next few years.