On a recent edition of the “Not Sam Wrestling” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland weighed in on his WWE Backlash 2020 match with Randy Orton being billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.”
The match lasted nearly 45 minutes, and Orton defeated Edge with a low blow and a punt.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Paul Heyman telling him about the match: “I’ll never forget, I had just walked my dog. I got a call from Paul Heyman. He’s like ‘So we got this idea.’ I was like ‘Yeah, that’s never a good sign.’ [He said] ‘You and Randy, it’ll be the greatest wrestling match ever.’ I’m like ‘I mean, it’ll be good. We’ll have a great match.’ [Heyman responds], ‘No, Vince wants it to be ‘The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.’”
On his initial thought on the matter: “That’s when it started to dawn on me. I’m like, ‘Oh well, that’s not possible’ because it’s subjective. You can say my ‘most favorite’ wrestling match, you can’t say ‘the greatest.’ There’s no such thing.”
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The WWE Backlash 2020 match between Edge and Randy Orton was billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.” This tagline raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among fans and wrestlers alike. In a recent episode of the “Not Sam Wrestling” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland shared his thoughts on the match and the lofty expectations that came with it.
Copeland revealed that he received a call from Paul Heyman, who pitched the idea of the match to him. Heyman said that Vince McMahon wanted it to be “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.” Copeland admitted that he initially thought it was an impossible task because the concept of a “greatest” match is subjective.
The match itself lasted nearly 45 minutes and ended with Orton defeating Edge with a low blow and a punt. While the match received positive reviews from fans and critics, it’s difficult to quantify whether it lived up to the lofty expectations set by its billing.
Copeland’s comments highlight an interesting aspect of professional wrestling – the subjective nature of determining the greatest match ever. Wrestling is an art form that resonates differently with each individual. What one person may consider the greatest match ever, another may have a completely different opinion.
This subjectivity is what makes wrestling so unique and allows for diverse opinions and discussions among fans. It’s also what makes it challenging to label any match as definitively the greatest. Wrestling fans have different preferences, favorite wrestlers, and memorable moments that shape their perception of what constitutes a great match.
While WWE’s decision to promote Edge vs. Orton as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” may have been a marketing strategy to generate buzz and excitement, it also sparked conversations about the nature of wrestling and the difficulty in quantifying greatness.
In conclusion, the Edge vs. Randy Orton match at WWE Backlash 2020 being billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” brought attention to the subjective nature of determining greatness in wrestling. While the match received positive reviews, it’s ultimately up to individual fans to decide what they consider the greatest match ever. Wrestling is an art form that resonates differently with each person, and that’s what makes it so special.