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PHOTOS: Hall of Famer Edge Is Already Looking 10X Happier in Retirement as Wife Beth Phoenix Posts an Update

Published 08/23/2023, 1:30 PM EDT

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WWE legend and Hall of Famer Edge recently wrestled his last match in WWE against The Celtic Warrior Sheamus. On his 25th anniversary in the company, The Rated R superstar bid adieu to the promotion that made him a star and finished off his contract with WWE.

Edge had previously retired in 2011 due to neck issues, only to make a massive comeback at the 2020 Royal Rumble. Since then, the Hall of Famer has been a regular starter in the promotion. However, as his contract came to an end, Edge bid his farewell to the company. And, has been enjoying his time since hanging up his boots for the time being.

Fans get a glimpse of The Rated-R superstar enjoying his retirement

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Edge has already experienced retirement, but back then he was still in his late 30s. Now, almost in his 50s, Edge is in almost the dusk of his career. Although there are rumors of him joining AEW to tag alongside his best friend Christian, Edge has confirmed nothing yet.

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The 49-year-old’s wife Beth Phoenix took to her Instagram account to share pictures of Edge enjoying his time away from the ring. Till now, Edge has been enjoying his retirement, and the glow is visible on his face. In the pictures uploaded, Edge seems to be quite happy.

Beth Phoenix uploaded multiple pictures of Edge holding his pet dog, a wooly husky and looked extremely giddy.

As of now, there has been no solid evidence of Edge’s future in the wrestling business, although fans hope they might spot him in AEW soon enough, tagging alongside his friend Christian to face off against The Hardy Boyz.

The four superstars have a rich history among themselves, and it would be extremely nostalgic for the fans to see them together inside the ring again.

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Is retirement pushing Edge toward a career in Hollywood?

Recent updates also revealed Edge potentially heading toward a career in Hollywood. He is now slated to play the role of Ares in the upcoming web series Percy Jackson. One of Rick Riordan’s largest selling series of all time, Percy Jackson focuses on a demi-god son of Greek god, Poseidon.

Ares was featured in the first book of the series, ‘The Lightning Thief’ fighting Jackson. The new teaser trailer showed Edge as Ares, and fans are now even more excited to see what is in there for them, as the show is slated to release on December 10, 2023.

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Are you guys excited to see what is next for Edge in his retired life? Let us know in the comments.

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Shounak Chakrabarti is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to his analysis of professional wrestling. With a deep passion for the sport that dates back to his childhood, Shounak has immersed himself in every aspect of the industry, from the career trajectories of WWE superstars to their personal lives and beyond. As a journalism graduate, Shounak is a firm believer in the power of digital journalism to provide fans with a unique perspective on pro wrestling.
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