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RAW was a mixed bag of both good and bad this week, but at the end of the night, we had the big return of Edge and Randy Orton to look forward to. One would have assumed that both men would have gone on to face new Superstars and have a staredown again as they did.
So then, barring any unforeseen swerves, we are likely to have Edge vs Randy Orton for Backlash in what is being described as the greatest wrestling match ever by Charly Caruso. Our sympathies are with her because the real backlash is what she will face on social media for describing Edge vs. Randy Orton as such.
But why is WWE going back to a program between Edge and Randy Orton when they could have both men work with younger talents to elevate them significantly? I will try and answer the question with 5 points.
Be sure to leave a comment and let me know your thoughts and views.
#5 Edge and Randy Orton are proven ratings attractions
At a time when RAW is struggling to retain viewers, they need big names to bolster the product. Unfortunately, RAW has not been able to elevate stars to the same level as Randy Orton and Edge in recent times. And this is why Superstars like Goldberg have to return for a boost in their ratings.
The numbers have fallen to such an alarming degree, especially for RAW, that the company has no other option but to rely on tried and tested Superstars like Randy Orton and Edge, I suppose. Even if they are only working with each other, older, lapsed fans may come across their names on social media or while they are switching channels, and choose to tune in.
It's just the unfortunate reality of the wrestling business.
#4 Edge missed a lot of the build leading into the WrestleMania match
Can you believe that it's been 22 years since Edge first stepped into WWE, back when Randy Orton wasn't even a part of the active roster? And since then, he rose the ranks with his innate charisma and the ability to reinvent himself at so many points during his career.
Edge will go down as one of the all-time greats when he finally decides to call it a day. This is precisely the reason why the WWE Universe was in such a state of shock when Edge was destroyed by Randy Orton. And as a result of this, he missed a lot of the build to the big match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania.
But now, both men will be on the show at the same time and they have a chance to tell a story that takes us on a journey of two former friends who have unresolved issues among them.
This time around, the build may be exactly what we need!
#3 Possibility of building towards a trilogy with Edge and Randy Orton
They say that in life, all good things happen in threes. So, while Randy Orton and Edge could certainly meet at Backlash, I have a feeling that their rivalry will stretch well beyond the pay-per-view and we could see the third clash between Randy Orton and Edge on a massive stage like SummerSlam.
We do not yet know if live crowds will return to arenas by the time that SummerSlam comes around, but if Randy Orton and Edge both have one win heading into the pay-per-view, imagine the amount of heat that both men would have accrued by that point. And the third installment of the feud could have a stipulation like a steel cage where these two men take each other to the limit.
The best part about both Edge and Randy Orton is that they are storytellers in the ring and outside it too and this means that when presented with the opportunity to build a feud, they will excel in a big way.
#2 Rectifying the issues from the last match
When Edge made his return at the Royal Rumble, the whole world was thrilled and when an alliance with Randy Orton was teased, the world was even more overjoyed. And then, all of a sudden, Randy Orton snapped and attacked Edge in such a manner that he would be laid out for months. Edge would return shortly before WrestleMania to accept Randy Orton's challenge and the two men had a clash for the ages.
Edge vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania was too long
This was a clash that took us all through the WWE Performance Center and we got a guided tour of one of the prime pro wrestling facilities from two of the greatest to lace up their boots. As great as the match was, many felt that Edge vs. Randy Orton just went on for far too long and was indulgent in a manner that did not keep the viewers engaged through the course of the contest.
This time, they have a chance to keep the match short and sweet.
#1 A clash that doesn't need a title
And because we're talking about Edge in this article, be sure to click on this link and find out what his long-time tag team partner and WWE legend in his own right Christian had to say about his best friend's return. Find out also, if much like Edge, Christian will follow his footsteps and enter the ring once more.
Edge and Randy Orton in a non-title feud
The fact of the matter is that WWE gets their fans to invest in a feud by mentioning a prize that can attract their viewers and get them involved in the contest at hand. Edge and Randy Orton are Superstars who are such legends that a feud featuring the two of them may not necessarily need a title to make it glorious.
And this is why they can have a contest at the top of the card and the youngsters can be involved in the title picture. Often, it is said that veterans come back and steal spots that should belong to younger men.
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