Edge (Adam Copeland) Net Worth: $8 Million
Profession: Professional Wrestler, Actor
Championships: 31 titles, including 11 World Championships, 5 Intercontinental Championships
Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame: 2012
Early Life & Background
Real Name: Adam Joseph Copeland
Born: October 30, 1973, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Edge’s early life was marked by challenges, growing up in a single-parent household where his mother worked multiple jobs to support him. He never met his father, but from a young age, Edge was drawn to professional wrestling, inspired by legends like Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels. After high school, Edge pursued a career in radio broadcasting but soon returned to his true passion: wrestling. He trained with Ron Hutchinson and Sweet Daddy Siki before officially entering the wrestling world.
Wrestling Career Highlights
Edge began his professional wrestling career in the 1990s, competing in various North American independent promotions. In 1997, he signed a developmental contract with WWF, debuting later that year under the name Edge. He quickly rose to prominence, winning his first major title, the WWF Intercontinental Championship, in 1999. Along with his tag-team partner Christian, Edge became a seven-time WWF Tag Team Champion.
Over his 25-year career with WWE, Edge won 31 championships, including 11 World Championships. He is also a 5-time Intercontinental Champion and a 14-time Tag Team Champion. He became the first-ever Mr. Money in the Bank in 2005 and 2007, further cementing his legacy. Edge was also crowned the King of the Ring in 2001.
Despite retiring in 2011 due to a neck injury, Edge made a return to WWE at the 2019 Royal Rumble. In September 2023, he made the unexpected move to join AEW, leaving WWE after over two decades with the company.
Acting Career
Beyond wrestling, Edge has built a career in acting. His roles include appearances in the 2000 film “Highlander: Endgame” and WWE Studios’ “Bending the Rules.” He has also appeared in several television shows, such as “The Weakest Link,” “Deal or No Deal,” and “Vikings,” where he played a significant role. More recently, he portrayed Ares in the Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (2022).
Personal Life
Marriages:
- Alannah Morley (married 2001, divorced 2004)
- Lisa Ortiz (married 2004, divorced 2005)
- Beth Phoenix (married in 2016, children: Lyric [born 2013], Ruby [born 2016])
Edge’s personal life has been as eventful as his wrestling career. After a short marriage to Alannah Morley, he married Lisa Ortiz, but their relationship ended after a public affair with fellow wrestler Lita. Edge later found lasting love with Beth Phoenix, with whom he has two daughters.
Real Estate
Edge purchased a 4-acre estate in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2009 for $1.4 million. The property, featuring a 4,000-square-foot log cabin mansion, is now estimated to be worth around $3 million.
Legacy
Edge’s illustrious career in WWF/WWE has solidified him as one of the sport’s greatest performers. He continues to inspire both fans and fellow wrestlers with his resilience, athleticism, and ability to reinvent himself. With his contributions to wrestling and entertainment, Edge remains a lasting legend in the industry.
