6 WWE stars Edge could face at WrestleMania if he returns for another match

Former multi-time WWE Champion Edge got the wrestling world buzzing with his return to the ring at this year's SummerSlam. By spearing Elias during the troubadour's segment in the ring, the physicality offered the WWE Universe a glimmer of hope of seeing the Rated R Superstar in the ring once more.

Like Daniel Bryan and Paige, Edge had to prematurely retire due to a condition that would worsen had he continued to wrestle. Spinal Stenosis led to the abrupt retirement of Paige. It has also caused the career of Sheamus to be heavily scrutinized due it's level of seriousness.

But unlike Paige (and Edge thus far), Bryan was able to get medically cleared and make a return to action. Since returning to active competition, Bryan has won the WWE Championship while also becoming an integral part of SmackDown.

While Edge is 46 and his best days are in the past, he might have another match in the chamber, should he get medical clearance. He recently quit his podcast with Christian and said he'd be up for one more match if he could be cleared. Well, earlier in October, rumors surfaced that he had indeed been cleared. The WWE Hall-of-Famer denied those reports, but anything is possible.

If he does return to the ring, he could have a match with anyone, but the following six Superstars would make sense for Edge to face at the Show of Shows. And let's be real - if he's going to have 'one more match', it has to be at WrestleMania.

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#6 Elias

Edge speared Elias at SummerSlam this past August.

The seeds of this match were already planted when Edge returned to a WWE ring with a bang. As is the usual ending with Elias segments, the Drifter's piece at SummerSlam 2019 ended with him lying on his back after suffering a spear from the Rated R Superstar. The Biggest Party of the Summer took place in Canada, Edge's home country, so it's no question that he would have received an enormous pop if he returned.

But since that was a one-off, should Edge get medically cleared, it would be an easy feud to write. Elias would be looking for some revenge on someone who interrupted his performances. He could call the Legend out for a match on the biggest stage, WrestleMania. Elias has already mixed it up with the likes of the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin, so it wouldn't be hard to add Edge to the list.

Of course, Elias would probably lose to the returning Edge. The Drifter is someone that Creative might feel doesn't need a title or consistent wins in order to remain over with the crowd. It might be true, and it would give him a rub going forward.

#5 Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn might not be the highest on the totem pole. He's been the heel version of The Miz when he's been in the ring in 2019, losing almost every match. But what he does in defeat is make his opponents look great. Because of that, he'd be an ideal choice for facing Edge.

Another reason why a program with Zayn would work is the mic work. Both men are among the best of their generations on the mic. Zayn could run down another big name from the past trying to recapture past glories just as he did to the Undertaker.

Both men are Canadian and either man could call the other out for being a bad representative of their home country. I'm not sure that Zayn would be considered for a high-profile match at the Show of Shows, but he should be. A match with Sami Zayn would be safe for Edge because the former NXT Champion is an extremely gifted and safe performer.

Some people would want to see Edge face Seth Rollins, but after injuring Finn Balor, Sting and John Cena, some wouldn't feel that Rollins would be the safest worker for Edge to work with. Zayn is safe.

#4 Randy Orton

Would Orton put over his former tag team partner?

For nostalgia purposes, Randy Orton had to be included as an opponent for Edge's potential return. The two have history as Rated RKO, having won Tag Team titles while also feuding with each other. Both men represented two of the biggest stars of the WWE during their primes in the mid to late 2000s.

Orton has done it all and he knocked off facing AJ Styles from his to do list at WrestleMania 35. Since he should be out of the title picture in order to give others a chance to take the next step, he could be used in mid-card feuds or as an opponent for a returning star.

If Edge returns, a showdown with his former tag team partner would certainly be worthy of a slot at WrestleMania. Edge is not likely to be challenging for a title, but would most likely have a big spot on a potential 'Mania card. It would also give Randy Orton something meaningful to do at another 'Mania.

#3 Kevin Owens

The Prizefighter

Kevin Owens is now back on RAW and might be positioned of one of the top faces, now that Brock Lesnar is lording over Monday nights once again. Rollins had his run with the belt for most of 2019 and will go back to the drawing board.

Much like a feud with Zayn, one with Owens works on many levels. They're both Canadian and could either team up or face off. Owens is a safe worker and has put many stars over including Rollins, Roman Reigns, Goldberg and AJ Styles. I'm not sure he'd have a problem doing so for Edge.

Owens is also a fantastic mic worker, something that we all know Edge excels at. The war of words would be great or they could have a gentleman's feud on the Grandest Stage of Them All. Due to all of his work with Shane McMahon this year, Owens should be rewarded with a high-profile match at WrestleMania 36. If he isn't trying to wrest the Universal Championship away from Brock Lesnar, then a match with a beloved Legend like Edge might be the next best thing.

# 2 Daniel Bryan

Bryan and Edge have crossed paths before a few times in WWE.

This feud would be great due to the men crossing paths with each other a few times in the history of WWE. Daniel Bryan started with the company in 2009 while Edge was in his prime as one of the top stars in all of the company. But due to his abrupt retirement in 2011, Edge and Bryan never really had a prolonged feud with each other.

They did have a match on RAW back in the day, but that was before Bryan was established as one of the biggest stars in all of WWE. He was just coming into his own, and Edge's departure led to one of the first big title run for Bryan. Bryan won Money in the Bank for SmackDown in 2011 and cashed in later that year. It wouldn't be hard to book the feud by having Edge claim that had he not left, then Bryan wouldn't be the Superstar we all know and love today.

Another reason why this would work is that Bryan is a tremendous worker and gets the best out of his opponents. He's also a safe worker, which is something that Edge would need in an opponent for his return. Bryan also puts over a lot of stars, as he has in the past with the likes of Reigns, Ali, Buddy Murphy, and many others in his career.

#1 AJ Styles

The Phenomenal One

It's not a big surprise that whenever a 'dream opponent' pops up for any big-time star, the name of AJ Styles also comes up. He's one of the biggest stars in all of professional wrestling and has only increased his star power with his run in the WWE.

Because he was in TNA/Impact for the majority of his career, his path never crossed with Edge, with respect to a match between the two Superstars. Edge retired in 2011 while Styles was still a part of TNA. He joined the WWE in 2016 and has had a face to face with Edge in the ring before. But other than that, the two men have not had the honor of facing each other.

Even though he's over 40, Styles represents the best in the game currently. Edge is 46 but hasn't had wear and tear on his body for the last eight years. Styles is currently a heel and that would be an easy way to write a feud for the two men. Edge would obviously be the face due to his status as a Legend. The O.C. is also a group of bullies so it could give two younger stars a rub if they joined forces with Edge prior to a potential match at the Show of Shows.

Simply put, both men are among the biggest stars of their generations and could feasibly still face each other should Edge get medical clearance. Styles is a great worker and would help Edge to a safe match, should they face off. He'd probably lose to Edge, but Styles is like Bryan in that he's willing to put others over (Owens, Baron Corbin, Lesnar, Bryan). Not many older stars are.

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