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At 28 years old, I really feel like the generation of wrestlers of the mid-late 90's is coming to an end. Between Taker/HHH going on what looks like a farewell tour of sorts, to Edge, one of the rookies in the Attitude era, needing to leave, it's kind of sad.
I always loved Edge because the guy could do anything. To me, he was possibly the most versatile wrestler, next to Shawn Michaels I've ever seen. Need tag action? He's there. Need a spotfest match? No worries. How about a 30 minute match, sure.
Not only could he do about anything in the ring, he could do anything with the mic too. Tell me another performer who could go from silent, to a vampire, to a comedic kazoo playing heel, to an uber evil heel, all the way back to a face.
Y2J to me had the ability to go from heel to face on a dime too, but Edge even played the silent type well.
That's what I'll always thank Edge for. He was the utility five tool wrestler for the WWE. Now that he AND HBK are gone, they need to really seek out who can carry that torch now.
Lastly, his theme always rocked too! Considering Alter Bridge flamed out after one album, I"m sure they thank he and the WWE too. ha!
I say thanks again to Edge, and like others have said, while it completely blows I won't see him perform anymore, I'm even happier he goes out on top in relatively good health.
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