Edge's in ring effort

[The Legend Killer]

I have recently noticed that Edge's work rate in the ring has gotten a little anoying to watch. Dont get me wrong he's still an amazing athlete but if you study him when hes on the end of a beating he is way to protective over his own body etc. At ECW vs WWE Head To Head special Tommy Dreamer whipped Edge into the steel steps now you will notice that Edge looks scared of crashing into the steps so jumps over it to protect him self and makes it look like he just got ran over. Also his Spear as of late is extremely lame he used to execute it so perfectly, but now it's more of a tackle than a Spear.
What do you guys think...

 

[EC MF'N W]

I noticed a decline also. Not as much on the spear but ever since Dreamer dropped him on his head when he went for the back body drop off the turnbuckle I noticed he has been pulling up lame on some spots. Also covering up a little to much while being attacked. This could just be him playing his character but I doubt it.

He also has seemed pretty lazy to me in his past few matches. I still enjoy watching Edge work but I did notice a small decline.

 

[Trance Metaphor]

I don't know. You might be right about him avoiding bumps, but who knows. The only problem I have with Edge is his current moveset. He used to have some really good moves back in 2002 that he could still use as regular moves, but I don't know what's up with the condensed effort. I agree about the spear. And, why did he wear a helmet when he speared Cena at ONS? Was it just to cover up his identity?

 

[EC MF'N W]

I think it was definitley to cover his identity because none of his body was exposed, he wore a "cover up" quote, and the camera zoomed in as he dramatically took off the helmet.

 

[Foley_Fan]

No it wasnt to cover his identity it relates to the safety thing when he spears Cena through the table his head hits it pretty hard so id say he was using the helmet to prevent taking a head injury from the spear through teh table

 

[EC MF'N W]

Your wrong.

He has speared people through tables for like six years. So he wears the helmet the ONE time on an ECW show. Rhyno has been doing it for over a decade.

If we go by your theory if Rob Van Dam gets set up for a spear through a table on Tuesday Lita will hand him a helmet and then spear him?

 

[Foley_Fan]

Well yes he has speared people through tables for like six years. So he wears the helmet the ONE time on an ECW show.But as they were saying hes been more safety concious in last few matches so he scared about head injury makes sense .

 

[EC MF'N W]

Your still wrong. Paul Heyman wouldn't allow it. Plus he would get mocked by his peers.

 

[peopleschamp]

There is nothing wrong with Edge’s “work rate” or “moveset.” Over the last few months Edge has been one of the best workers in the WWE and one of the best heels in a long time. There is also nothing wrong with wrestlers being “protective” their body because that’s what wrestlers are supposed to do. I think nowadays fans get too obsessed with wrestlers’ “move sets” as if they are playing a video game. Wrestling is about working (a lost art) and not killing your body unnecessarily, and Edge is pretty good at that.

 

[BretHartfan82]

There is nothing wrong with Edge’s “work rate” or “moveset.” Over the last few months Edge has been one of the best workers in the WWE and one of the best heels in a long time. There is also nothing wrong with wrestlers being “protective” their body because that’s what wrestlers are supposed to do. I think nowadays fans get too obsessed with wrestlers’ “move sets” as if they are playing a video game. Wrestling is about working (a lost art) and not killing your body unnecessarily, and Edge is pretty good at that.

I agree with you even tho I don't like Edge but it is good that wrestlers take care of them selves.

 

[Guppee]

He's currently injured, I believe.

 

[Randy Legend Killer Orton]

He's currently injured, I believe.

yea edge has a shoulder injury.

 

[Guppee]

The Spear involves mostly shoulders, so...

 

[RawFan22]

dont get me wrong...edge is my favorite wrestler (besides HHH) but yeah hes kinda boring now...and wwe made Lita boring too. Lita used to be all cool as a face. but now heel doesnt work for her. wwe needs to realize its time to get over the hardy/edge/lita thing...that was a year ago ! time for something new...edge should go his own way..and lita should go her own...but i wonder...if Lita wouldnt be paired up with Edge now...would he still be in the wwe title range?

 

[Guppee]

Probably not. She's getting old and chunky.

 

[yeridle]

I think Lita looks as hot as she EVER did, shes beautiful. She is not chunky shes perfect

 

[mugford1]

last monday his education looked awful when he hit it on john cena

 

[The Masked Vato]

Sorry about going off topic, but Lita is the finest lady in the WWE. Sorry Trish fans.

 

[Guppee]

If you say so...

 

[quejodiendaniqueyo]

of course they are going to be over protective over their bodies, their career depends on staying in good conditioning for every match

 

[ShaneRamlall]

There is nothing wrong with Edge’s “work rate” or “moveset.” Over the last few months Edge has been one of the best workers in the WWE and one of the best heels in a long time. There is also nothing wrong with wrestlers being “protective” their body because that’s what wrestlers are supposed to do. I think nowadays fans get too obsessed with wrestlers’ “move sets” as if they are playing a video game. Wrestling is about working (a lost art) and not killing your body unnecessarily, and Edge is pretty good at that.

I agree.Edge has been one of the top superstars in WWE.One thing is that at ONS when edge speared cena it looked like edge took more damage than cena.Was it because Cena didnt want the spear threw the table or edge fucked up?