WWE legend Edge opens up on his injury nightmare, triumphant return and knowing when to retire
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WWE legend Edge admits he never considered calling it quits after his damaging injury last year - but says he'll be honest in not "outstaying his welcome" in the company. “I didn’t scratch and claw back from a much more serious injury than a torn triceps - not that that’s nothing, but triple fusion in your neck is much more invasive. “Yeah I tore my triceps, but I worked four hours a day in the gym to get back, and that’s real, so let’s tell it.” open image in gallery Edge celebrates winning the Royal Rumble Copeland the man is cripplingly self-aware and is armed with a self-honesty that would serve many in the wrestling business well. “What I will say is that I’ll be gone before a young talent looks at the sheet and goes ‘this is going to be difficult’ - I don't want to be that guy.