11 April 2011 - Edge retires

On April 11, 2011, WWE Superstar Edge announced his retirement on an episode of Monday Night Raw.

Edge, whose real name is Adam Copeland, had a successful wrestling career spanning over two decades and was known for his charismatic personality and high-flying in-ring style.

During the April 11, 2011 episode of Raw, Edge came to the ring and emotionally addressed the audience, revealing that due to medical issues, he had to retire from professional wrestling. He explained that he had been diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis, a condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and can lead to severe neck and spinal cord issues.

Edge revealed that his doctors had advised him that continuing to wrestle would be too risky and could potentially result in permanent paralysis or even death.

The retirement announcement was met with shock and sadness from both the WWE Superstars and the fans. Edge was a highly respected and beloved figure in the wrestling industry, and his retirement marked the end of an era in WWE.

After his retirement, Edge transitioned into other roles within the wrestling industry, including as a WWE Hall of Famer, occasional on-screen personality, and later making a remarkable in-ring return in 2020 after being medically cleared.

His retirement speech on April 11, 2011, remains a significant moment in WWE history, as it marked the end of Edge's in-ring career due to health concerns but also highlighted his dedication and passion for the business.