WWE’s 10 Greatest Canadian Wrestlers of All Time
By Tim Sherry
wwe.com
5. Edge
On the subject of Christian, Edge, his best friend was on the other end of world championship success in the WWE. The Rater R-Superstar all in all won a staggering 32 championships in his career along with a Royal Rumble, a Money In The Bank, and a King of the Ring. He was an 11-time world champion and just seemed to be a guy that was always near the title picture and constantly putting on instant classic matches.
Also born in Ontario, Edge met the WWE with immediate success, winning his first championship, the Intercontinental title in just over a year after joining the roster. For the next 12 years, Edge would be one of the most recognizable superstars in the entire company. His success would pay off in spades when he finally got to do what every WWE star dreams off, main event Wrestlemania.
At Wrestlemania 24, Edge took aim at The Undertaker’s legendary streak. And although unsuccessful, he proved that he could be the top draw in the WWE as he and Taker tore the roof off of The Citrus Bowl in Orlando that night. After Wrestlemania 24, he would go on to main event 11 more pay per views before ultimately retiring at just 38 years old due to injury.
Edge had his fair share of detractors for a number of different reasons, but no one can deny what he brought to the wrestling world. Championship-wise he was the most successful wrestler in WWE history and was then a no doubt first ballot hall of famer.