Edge is one of the all-time greats in professional wrestling. The career that he has put together is filled with fantastic matches and moments, which also feature a lot of memorable rivalries. Whether he is working as a heel or a babyface, Edge is always able to bring the best out of a storyline.
His promos often build up the excitement, while inside the ring he is always able to deliver when given the time. While not all of his storylines have managed to connect over the years, the vast majority have, with several becoming iconic that fans won't forget.
10 Returning To Face An Old Friend
When Edge came back to WWE, there was a real buzz about what his first feud would be. That ended up being with Randy Orton, and it was fantastic. While it was slightly hurt by the fact there were no fans for the majority of it, the detail both men put in throughout this one truly made it fantastic.
Their promos, in particular, throughout this period were amazing. It was easy to buy into the fact that they hated each other, which is crucial for any good storyline. Plus their match that was billed as the greatest wrestling match of all time truly was one of the best of his career.
9 Kurt Angle Loses His Hair
Kurt Angle and Edge always had good chemistry, both in the ring and on the microphone. That is why their rivalry ended up being a lot of fun. They would have some truly hilarious segments at times, but they also brought intensity, which is what made it so great.
They had arguably the best hair vs. hair match in wrestling history against each other. It created a pivotal moment in Kurt's career, while at the same time making Edge a real star, which is what any good story can do.
8 Facing Seth Rollins
One of Edge's most recent rivalries was with Seth Rollins, which is something fans had wanted for a long time. This was teased during Edge's retirement, but when they were finally able to deliver it, both men went above and beyond to make it great.
They worked the storyline brilliantly with three major matches, all of which were different, and built the intensity. Their Hell in a Cell encounter is one of the best in the history of the stipulation and wrapped things up in an ideal manner.
7 Two Tag Teams Collide
When people think about Edge as a tag team wrestler, they go to Christian. However, when working alongside Randy Orton they were able to put some fantastic moments together. One of those took place during their storyline with D-Generation X.
This blended the silliness that DX was known for with the brilliant heel heat from Rated RKO, and together it led to an amazing storyline. They had great matches, and both teams proved themselves within this situation.
6 Partners Become Rivals
When WWE began the longstanding storyline between Edge and Chris Jericho, the plan didn't feature Edge getting hurt for a long period. However, that spanner in the works helped make things even better. Their time as Tag Team Champions was cut short, but WWE adapted perfectly.
Having Edge return at the Royal Rumble as a surprise to win created the start of something special. He and Chris had an excellent feud from that point. Inside the ring, the matches were fun, and the promos drew the audience in from the start.
5 Bringing Out The Hardcore
When people think back about Edge's career, one of the matches that people go to first is his WrestleMania bout with Mick Foley. This wasn't one of his longest rivalries, but it was one of his most impactful. It showcases that rivalries don't always have to be dragged on for months at a time.
All a great rivalry needs is intensity, the right story, and two excellent performers. That is what this one provided. Their promos were fantastic, and the big payoff was certainly there for all to see, which allowed for an unforgettable storyline.
4 Things Get Personal
When reality is brought into wrestling angles, it can create something truly special. That was the case with Matt Hardy and Edge when their love lives got brought into the public sphere. The love triangle between them and Lita was something that fans were heavily invested in.
Because of the real emotion involved in the situation, they were able to create a unique storyline that audiences loved. Their matches were physical, yet professional, and both men showed that from a negative situation can come a positive.
3 Trying To Kill A Dead Man
Over the years, The Undertaker had a lot of rivalries, and there was a real mixture of quality. However, his storyline with Edge did not disappoint. The Rated-R Superstar had La Familia by his side, and that allowed him to be the perfect heel that would be able to overcome the odds at times.
Edge had major victories over him, including in their epic TLC match. Meanwhile, they also had a fantastic Hell In A Cell bout and got to headline WrestleMania together. It was a fantastic storyline where the two men got to showcase everything that made them both such fantastic stars.
2 Tag Teams Make History
While Edge has become an iconic singles wrestler, the reason that he broke out as a wrestler was due to his tag team work with Christian. Their feud with the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley's was an amazing one. All the teams brought the best out of each other and took things to a new level.
They made history with the TLC matches, putting their bodies on the line to become huge stars as wrestlers. They carved out a legacy that fans will never forget, and that is what helped to make this storyline one of the greatest of all time.
1 Contests With John Cena
When it comes to Edge's all-time greatest rivalry, John Cena is the man. The two men put together some amazing matches that helped to define the Ruthless Aggression era, with each man coming out of it looking even better.
They pushed each other to the top of the industry, which is what made this storyline such a defining one for each of them. Edge was a dastardly heel who would do anything, including attacking Cena's father. Their matches were great, and they always left the fans entertained.