Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Edge and Goldberg.
• Adam Copeland aka Cope, fka Edge in WWE, reflected on being part of one of wrestling’s most infamous segments — the “live $ex celebration” with Lita on the January 9, 2006 episode of RAW.
Speaking on Up Close with Stephen Brunt, Edge revealed that the segment was sprung on him without much explanation. “You’re gonna have a live $ex celebration,” he recalled being told. “Really? What does that mean? What is that? What are you talking about?”
Though the idea didn’t originate from Vince McMahon, it was approved, leaving Edge little room to object. “I just won the World Title, this is really what I wanted to accomplish in the industry, because that’s when you feel like, ‘I did it.’ They’ve gone this far with me now, I made this bed and now I have to lie in it and make it work. On live television.”
Years later, as a father, Edge admits the segment gives him pause. “Now that I have two kids, just dreading the day that pops up.”
Despite the discomfort, he rationalizes WWE’s decision. “Okay, it’s a character. If you watch an action movie, there is probably going to be a $ex scene. It is there in other forms of entertainment. In that regard, why can’t it be in wrestling? I would have preferred if it wasn’t me.”
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• Goldberg was originally expected to return to WWE programming on next week’s RAW in his hometown of Atlanta.
However, the Wrestling Observer expressed doubt as WWE hasn’t advertised Goldberg for the show yet.
In an update, Chris Featherstone is reporting that Goldberg isn’t scheduled to appear next week:
“I’ve been informed that Bill Goldberg is not scheduled to appear on RAW this coming Monday and is not in any creative plans for the show.”
Goldberg is scheduled to have his retirement match in WWE this year, and it is rumored to be against current World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.
The following has been announced for the January 27th episode of RAW so far:
– Logan Paul will return
– War Raiders (c) vs. Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh) for the World Tag Team Championship
– Roman Reigns will appear
– Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear
