5 possible WrestleMania opponents for Edge

WrestleMania is just over sixty days away, and while fans are speculating what the major matches will be, many are wondering who Edge will be paired with.

With Edge and Beth Phoenix defeating the Miz and Maryse at the Royal Rumble, it seems like the feud has come to an end.

So what's next for Edge?

The following article outlines five potential scenarios for the "Rated R Superstar" at WrestleMania.

The big question will be whether he will be used to establish a current star in need of a push or if he will be paired with a fellow legend as an attraction match.

5. Making his WrestleMania return - John Cena

It was one of the most memorable feuds during the "Ruthless Aggression" era in the mid-2000s.

At this stage of their careers, there's something to be said for Edge to work with someone he is comfortable with. While it would be a major match for the marquee, it is not a good use of legacy stars who should be used to build younger talent.

Plus, this match would take place about fifteen years after their original feud. So there would be the question of whether or not they could perform at the same level that made their original feud so great.

Finally, one of the best parts of their past matches was that Cena was clearly the babyface, with Edge serving as the unquestionable heel. That's a needed element for any feud.

Now, they are both considered WWE icons. And as great as each superstar is at playing their respective roles, it would be extremely difficult to generate the same energy they did years ago.

It's a ready-made attraction for the biggest event of the year, but the creative team would have to proceed with caution should they decide to book it.

4. Against AJ Styles at WrestleMania

Again, while booking this match would be a big attraction for WrestleMania, it would take two legacy stars away from potentially getting over other talents.

That being said, this would be an excellent match, and both are experienced enough to tell a great story.

Similar to John Cena, the biggest issue the creative team will have is determining who is the babyface and who is the heel.

AJ Styles is just re-establishing himself as a face after a long heel run, while it's getting harder to boo Edge as the years go on.

Naturally, they could both be babyfaces who put on a great match, but the match would then lose the energy that a traditional face versus heel feud would bring.

3. Making his WrestleMania return, Shane McMahon

Shane McMahon returned at the Royal Rumble, meaning his yearly WrestleMania match is on the horizon.

It would not be a good use of Edge at the big show, but fans can't rule out the possibility.

For one thing, Vince McMahon likes to pair his son with performers he can trust. Plus, Shane is always fond of being in big attraction matches where he can jump or fall off of something high.

Should this be the match for Edge, fans can only hope that the story will be compelling enough to carry the in-ring performance.

2. Making his WrestleMania debut, Austin Theory

This would be a fine use of Edge's iconic status and a great match for Austin Theory.

It's clear that Vince McMahon is high on Theory, given his backstage segments on RAW. It would just be a question of whether or not Theory can deliver the big match performance on the biggest stage there is.

In the end, it's likely that Edge will go over in this match. It would just be important to make Theory have a strong performance and look good in defeat. Otherwise, it defeats the purpose of the match in the first place.

1. Against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania

This would be the best option for Edge at WrestleMania, especially since they recently worked against each other at Madison Square Garden.

As Kevin Owens recently re-signed with WWE, it is time to re-establish him as a serious main event player while toning down the comedy.

The creative team could easily base the story around both being from Canada and Edge inspiring Owens to be a wrestler. And while both performers are excellent on the microphone, there is no doubt they will build to a compelling match.

In this scenario, Owens would have to go over. He has lost enough matches and a strong performance simply isn't good enough.

The goal would be to establish him as the number one contender coming out of WrestleMania, and a victory over Edge would accomplish that goal.