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Asheville resident and pro wrestler Edge walks away from the ring

Jason Sandford April 13, 2011

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

From wwe.com. This is a huge story in pro wrestling circles. Edge, who moved to Asheville a year or so ago, broke his neck about seven years ago and it’s amazing to me that he ever stepped foot in the ring again after that horrible injury.

Less than a week after his successful title defense against Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania XXVII, World Heavyweight Champion Edge has been forced to retire from in-ring competition due to injury. The unexpected news brings to an end a storied WWE career spanning 13 years and consisting of 11 World Title reigns. (CAREER PHOTOS)

The Rated-R Superstar had been suffering numbness and uncontrollable trembling in his arms and hands.

Thanks to loyal readers for pointing me to this.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Ash April 15, 2011

Thank you, Ms. Take. fixed.

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Ms. Take April 14, 2011

That should be wwe.com, not wwwe 😉

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artco April 14, 2011

Jeez….It Dosent matter which part of where Edge is from. Give the guy some thought as hes given all of you some of the best damn matches the WWE has ever done . Edge…As for me I have followed you for years and I want to thank you for all of the greatness and super matches you have given to us bro.
Maybe out of the ring you are…but always in the heart of all you gave it all for !!

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Ricky April 13, 2011

He lives in Biltmore Park (South Asheville)

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Ash April 13, 2011

Kathleen, his name is Adam Copeland and all I know is that he lives in southern Buncombe County. John Boyle wrote about him moving here last summer.

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Kathleen April 13, 2011

Any idea what part of Asheville he lives in?

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