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After nine years away from the business, Edge made a shocking return at Royal Rumble 2020. Not even a bicep injury could keep him away as he returned to win the 2021 Men's Royal Rumble Match.
With the Rated R Superstar seemingly on limited time with this triumphant comeback, it is paramount that WWE takes advantage of this and capitalizes on high-profile dream bouts.
The past two years have not even scratched the surface of what's possible with the Ultimate Opportunist.
At this year's Royal Rumble, the WWE Hall of Famer sees himself outside the titular matchup and in a mixed tag team contest with his wife Beth Phoenix against The Miz and Maryse.
When he is done with this feud, it will be interesting to see who his next opponent will be. In this article, let's take a look at five dream matches for Edge before he retires.
5) Edge vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa has had an interesting WWE career. He has fought from various injuries, including an ACL in 2017 and neck surgery in 2019. The latter injury gives the Blackheart a significant connection to the Rated R Superstar.
During Ciampa's documentary on the WWE Network, there was a moment shown with the Ultimate Opportunist, and Tommaso Ciampa spoke about neck surgeries. Both men had to push themselves to return from these career-threatening injuries.
Tommaso Ciampa is coming off his loss of the NXT Championship to Bron Breakker. Despite aligning with his former rival to set up a tag team showdown with Legado Del Fantasma, there are new options to explore in his career on the main roster.
A dream match with the former WWE Champion may give Ciampa a real chance for superstardom, whether win or lose.
4) Edge vs. Damian Priest
Edge has interacted on screen with many WWE superstars since his return. While most of them were his challengers, one superstar crossed paths with the Rated-R Superstar in a friendly manner.
Damian Priest has had one helluva run on the main roster since making his debut at Royal Rumble 2021. He was greeted with congratulations from the WWE Hall of Famer. Recently, the Archer of Infamy even interacted with the Ultimate Opportunist and his wife, Beth Phoenix.
If WWE decides to have the multi-time world champion and the current United States Champion in a matchup, it could produce real magic. Priest could be elevated and pick up the biggest win of his career.
3) Edge vs. Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens has just signed a new deal with WWE, making him among the highest-paid superstars on the roster. Since being drafted to the brand, he has consistently been in the spotlight on Monday Night RAW, aligning himself with Seth Rollins. He could book a tremendous bout at WrestleMania as well.
That major match could very well be against the Rated R Superstar. The two Canadians are both tremendous characters, talkers and in-ring performers. The company could tap into some fantastic chemistry between the two.
The two superstars left to their own devices can deliver a genuinely memorable rivalry and encounter that will be remembered for years to come.
2) Edge vs. Finn Balor
Dating back to the buildup to last year's WrestleMania, many fans believed Edge vs. Finn Balor was on the horizon. Balor held the NXT Championship and seemed revitalized on the brand. This run helped the superstar feel confident enough to return to the main roster. He has fallen short against Austin Theory despite early success over the past few weeks.
Finn Balor needs a worthwhile feud and matchup that re-energizes his fan support. The WWE Hall of Famer has publicized that he wants a dream bout against Balor.
There couldn't be a better time for this showdown to go down than right now. Both superstars can elevate each other while delivering a hard-hitting contest.
1) Edge vs. AJ Styles
AJ Styles has made it a tradition to call out WWE Hall of Famers and legends around WrestleMania season. The Phenomenal One has a few superstars on its bucket list and picks the best time to challenge them. AJ has made it no secret that the Rated-R Superstar is among those on his list.
The two stars first crossed paths during Edge's return in the 2020 Men's Royal Rumble Match. This elicited a loud response from the fans and showed how they would respond to this dream in-ring contest.
The Rated R Superstar has proven to work well with competitors who share a similar arsenal to Styles. That's why the latter is the biggest dream match for Edge before he retires.
