Edge shocked the WWE Universe this year after returning to the ring at Royal Rumble. Breaking his retirement, which happened in 2011, The Rated-R Superstar resumed his career, making it the second stint of his wrestling career.

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Edge is forty-six years old, and he still has many years left in career if he stays injury-free. After the epoch-making return of Edge, many fans have been debating which version of Edge is better. Let's take a look at five ways Edge's first run was better, as well as five ways he is better in the current run.

10 Edge Was Better In First Run: An Underdog

Edge was one of the top names of the company in the Ruthless Aggression Era, but he didn't have a smooth start of his career. In all honesty, Edge began his career as an underdog, and his rise to the top of the ladder was nothing short of spectacular.

Even though Edge made his WWE debut in 1998, he wasn't considered an elite name until the mid-2000s, which made Edge's first stint awe-inspiring.

9 Edge Is Better Now: A Legend Status

Edge was forced to quit his wrestling career when he was thirty-seven years old. After bidding farewell to the squared circle, he didn't wait long to be in WWE Hall of Fame. Edge was inducted to WWE Hall of Fame at thirty-eight. Given his Hall of Fame status, Edge is a legendary name of the business. In a time when WWE is struggling to make big stars, Edge, the legend, is certainly a great addition to the roster.

8 Edge Was Better In His First Stint: An Incredible Heel

WWE had many formidable bad guys on the roster when Edge was in his heyday. From Batista, Triple H, Randy Orton to Kane, the roster was stacked with some great heels. However, Edge stood out from the rest as a bad guy.

For the majority of his first run, the former WWE Champion was a heel. He delivered innumerable segments as a heel, and the fans jeered him in every arena because he always created nuclear heat.

7 Edge Is Better Now: An Outstanding Babyface

Unlike the well-acquainted bad guy from his first stint, Edge has been strikingly different in his second run since his return to the squared circle. The Rated-R Superstar is currently a babyface, and he has been doing a commendable job.

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While facing Randy Orton, who is a vicious heel, Edge is impressive in his role. Given his success as a good guy, he is anticipated to be a face for a long time.

6 Edge Was Better In His First Stint: The Longevity

Professional wrestling an unpredictable profession, considering the physicality and risk involved in it. Even though Edge had to hang up boots early in his career due to an injury, he still had a lengthy career in between ropes. Joining WWE in 1998, he was part of the company for thirteen years. Needless to say, more than a decade long career in his first stint made him what he is today.

5 Edge Is Better Now: Astounding Promos

Edge has always been great on the mic, but he has taken it to the next level in his second stint. While building up the feud with Randy Orton, Edge has produced some best promos of his career.

Edge's recent promos have been intense, hard-hearted, and entertaining to watch. Whoever crosses paths with Edge, he is expected to see such fierce promos, which might become more captivating in front of a live audience.

4 Edge Was Better In His First Stint: Better Ring Work

It was not surprising that a young Edge performed better. The Rated-R Superstar was in his prime in his first stint. As a result, he was a flawless performer in the early days of his career.

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Contrasting to now, Edge was quicker in between ropes. Furthermore, he didn't agonize a career-threatening injury back then.

3 Edge Is Better Now: Suitable For Current Product

Even though Edge wrestled in the PG Era in the last three years of his first stint, he was still a rebellious character, which was more adequate in the Attitude Era or Ruthless Aggression Era. He had delivered many amazing segments that weren't suitable for the young audience. Edge, however, has returned as a mature and more serious persona, who can gel well with the current product.

2 Edge Was Better In His First Stint: A Full-Time Superstar

Edge was a full-time Superstar in his first stint, performing in every single week and every single pay-per-view. As a matter of fact, he was a gigantic draw as a full-time Superstar in his heyday. Nevertheless, Edge is currently a part-timer who wrestles in big pay-per-views. Besides Royal Rumble, he has only participated in WrestleMania 36 and Backlash.

1 Edge Is Better Now: The Impressive Physique

The physique and the overall superstar motif play an important role in a global company like WWE, especially in the eyes of Vince McMahon. Other than in-ring skills, the physical stature draws more fan following. Edge has taken his physique to the next level, despite getting older. Given his hard work and dedication, he is certainly better than his previous version.

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