5 Times WWE Superstars who were forced to relinquish their titles due to real-life injuries

#2 Edge - WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Edge has been a WWE Superstar who never hesitated to put his body on the line for the entertainment of fans. When you do this continuously for several years, it takes a toll on the body. With his increasing spinal issues, Edge was forced into early retirement in 2011.

At that time, he was WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Edge defended his title against Alberto Del Rio a week before his retirement at WrestleMania 27. However, he later addressed the WWE Universe on RAW and revealed that the doctors have told him that he can't wrestle anymore because one bad bump could worsen his condition, possibly leading to death. It was one of the most emotional segments in WWE history.

Out of all the returns I’ve seen in WWE, Edge’s Royal Rumble return hit me the hardest of them all.Two months removed from it and it still gets me in my feelings. #RAW pic.twitter.com/GUjIJ5oQPf

— Captain Ferg (@CaptainFerg) March 17, 2020

Nine years down the line, "The Rated-R Superstar" shocked everyone when he returned in the 2020 Royal Rumble match, reaching the last three before Roman Reigns eliminated him. Edge then got into a heated rivalry against Randy Orton, leading to his victory in a Last Man Standing Match at WrestleMania 36.

Unfortunately, Edge got injured again in his last match at WWE Backlash against Randy Orton. He is expected to be back in time for WrestleMania 37 next year.