5 matches that cemented Edge's legacy in WWE

Edge destroys Randy Orton in the Last Man Standing Match at WrestleMania 36
Edge destroys Randy Orton in the Last Man Standing Match at WrestleMania 36

#4 Edge vs. John Cena - SummerSlam (2006)

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The rivalry between Edge and John Cena in 2006 made both of these wrestlers' careers. The duo had a series of matches that year to determine who the top superstar in WWE was at the time.

At SummerSlam, The Ultimate Opportunist defended his WWE Title against the Cenation Leader. After going back and forth with attacks and counterattacks, Edge knocked Cena off with a pair of brass knuckles as the referee was distracted. This helped the champion retain his title.

Edge then changed the WWE championship belt from a 'spinner' to a Rated-R version. The change signaled the end of the Cena era to the start of Edge's 'Rated-R Superstar.'

#3 Edge vs. The Undertaker - Hell in a Cell Match at SummerSlam (2008)

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Edge and The Undertaker had a historical rivalry for the World Heavyweight Championship in 2008. The duo fought across four pay-per-views that year, including WrestleMania 24, where The Phenom won by submission.

At SummerSlam 2008, Edge took on Taker in a devastating Hell in a Cell Match. Both superstars gave it their all, with Edge putting the Undertaker through the table with a chair-assisted diving elbow drop. He even speared The Deadman through the broadcast table as the two men battled outside the cell.

Eventually, The Undertaker won the match with a Tombstone Piledriver, but the fight and the resilience of Edge showed earned him the Phenom's respect.

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