Kevin Copeland (wrestler)

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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Kevin Joseph Copeland<br>October 30, 1973 (age 46)<br>[[Orangeville, Ontario]], Canada
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |Kevin Joseph Copeland<br>October 30, 1973 (age 47)<br>[[Orangeville, Ontario]], Canada
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[Humber College]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Professional wrestler, actor
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |1992–2011, 2020–present (wrestler)<br>2000–present (actor)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |1992–2011, 2020–present (wrestler)<br>2000–present (actor)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Alannah Morley<br>({{tooltip|m.|married}} 2001; {{tooltip|div.|divorced}} 2004)<br>Lisa Ortiz<br>({{tooltip|m.|married}} 2004; {{tooltip|div.|divorced}} 2005)<br>[[Cass Broadwater|Beth Phoenix]] ({{tooltip|m.|married}} 2016)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |Alannah Morley<br>({{tooltip|m.|married}} 2001; {{tooltip|div.|divorced}} 2004)<br>Lisa Ortiz<br>({{tooltip|m.|married}} 2004; {{tooltip|div.|divorced}} 2005)<br>[[Cass Broadwater|Beth Phoenix]] ({{tooltip|m.|married}} 2016)
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''Relatives'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[<!--Sean--> Eugene E. <!--Allen--> Morse<!--(1964 pg. 23)-->|Sean E. Morse]]
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| bgcolor=#BDBDBD align="center" colspan="3"|'''[[Professional Wrestling|Professional wrestling career]]'''
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'''Kevin Joseph Copeland''' (born October 30, 1973) is a Canadian [[Actor|actor]] and [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is currently signed to [[IWE]] under the [[Ringring name]] '''Edge'''.
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'''Kevin Joseph Copeland''' (born October 30, 1973) is a Canadian [[Actor|actor]] and [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is currently signed to [[IWE]] under the [[RingName|ring name]] '''Edge'''.
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Copeland was trained by former professional wrestlers Sweet Daddy Siki and Ron Hutchinson. Throughout 1990s, he wrestled in North American independent promotions early in his career. During his time in these promotions, he competed in singles and tag team competition, the latter with [[Khristian]], his [[Kayfabe|storyline]] brother. In 1997, Copeland signed a developmental deal with the IWF and began competing for the company the following year. After signing with the IWF, he began competing under the ring name Edge. In June 1999, he won the [[IWE Intercontinental Championship|IWF Intercontinental Championship]], making it his first title reign with the company. [[Edge and Khristian|He and Christian]] went on to win the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|IWF Tag Team Championship]] on seven different occasions. During this time, they gained notoriety in the tag team division, partly due to their participation in [[Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match|Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]]es.  
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Regarded as one of the greatest and most decorated professionial wrestlers of all time, Throughout his career, Edge has won the [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] a record [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|seven times]], the [[IWE Championship]] [[List of IWE Champions|four times]], the Intercontinental Championship five times, the [[IWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] once, the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|IWF/World Tag Team Championship]] a record twelve times, and the [[IWE Raw Tag Team Championship|IWE Tag Team Championship]] [[List of IWE Raw Tag Team Champions|twice]]. He is IWE's [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of IWE Triple Crown Champions|14th Triple Crown Champion]] and [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Current format|7th Grand Slam Champion]]. He also won the [[IWE King of the Ring Tournament|King of the Ring tournament]] in [[IWF King of the Ring (2001)|2001]], was the first [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|Money in the Bank ladder match]] winner in [[IWE WrestleMania 21|2005]], the first to cash in the Money In The Bank briefcase twice, and won the [[Royal Rumble Match|Royal Rumble match]] in [[IWE Royal Rumble (2010)|2010]] and [[IWE Royal Rumble (2021)|2021]], making him the first wrestler in history to achieve all four of those accomplishments. He is also one of the most accomplished superstars in the [[Smackdown (IWE brand)|Smackdown]] brand. He also headlined multiple [[List of IWE pay-per-view events|pay-per-view events]] for IWE (including [[IWE WrestleMania 24|WrestleMania XXIV]]) and was inducted into the [[IWE Hall of Fame]] by Christian in 2012. His wife [[Cass Broadwater|Beth Phoenix]] joined the Hall of Fame in 2017, making them the first real-life couple to be inducted.
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Overall, Edge won 31 championships in IWE, including eleven [[World Heavyweight Championship|world championships]] (the [[IWE Championship]] [[List of IWE Champions|four times]] and the [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] a record [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|seven times]]), five Intercontinental Championships, one [[IWE United States Championship|United States Championship]], 14 tag team championships (a record 12 World Tag Team Titles and two [[IWE Tag Team Championship]]s), and is one of only two wrestlers ([[Matt Borske]] being the other) who has held every currently active male Championship in IWE. In addition to his championship accolades, Copeland won the 2001 [[IWE King of the Ring|King of the Ring]] tournament, the inaugural [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|Money in the Bank ladder match]] in 2005, and the [[Royal Rumble#Match|Royal Rumble match]] in [[IWE Royal Rumble (2010)|2010]] making him the only wrestler in history to achieve all three of those accomplishments.
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Copeland was trained by professional wrestlers [[Sweet Daddy Siki]] and [[Ron Hutchison]]. Throughout the 1990s, he wrestled in various United States [[Independent Circuit|independent promotions]]. During his time in these promotions, he competed in singles and tag team competition, the latter with longtime best friend Ryan Reso. In 1997, Copeland signed a developmental deal with the IWF and was rebranded as the storyline brother of [[Ryan <!--Barnhart--> Reso (wrestler)|Christian]], Reso's IWF persona. He made his televised debut the following June under the ring name Edge. In July 1999, he won the [[IWE Intercontinental Championship|IWF Intercontinental Championship]] at a [[House Show|house show]] in [[Toronto]], marking his first title reign with the company. [[Edge and Christian]], billed as brothers and later childhood friends in IWF/IWE [[Kayfabe|storylines]], went on to win the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|IWF Tag Team Championship]] on seven occasions. During this time, they gained notoriety in the tag team division, partly due to their participation in [[Tables, Ladders. and Chairs Match|Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]]es. He retired in April 2011 due to several neck injuries, but returned to competition in the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2020)|2020 Royal Rumble match]] after a nine-year retirement. Edge then won the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2021)|2021 Royal Rumble]] becoming only the eighth man in history to win the Royal Rumble match twice, as well as the third to win it from the first entry position.
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Aside from professional wrestling, Copeland has appeared in the 2000 fantasy film ''[[Highlander: Endgame]]'' and made guest appearances on television shows, including ''[[The Weakest Link]]'', ''[[Mind of Mencia]]'', ''[[Deal or No Deal (U.S. Game Show)|Deal or No Deal]]'', ''[[Haven (TV Series)|Haven]]'', and ''[[MADtv]]''.
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Aside from professional wrestling, Copeland appeared in the fantasy film ''[[Highlander: Endgame]]'' and [[IWE Studios]]' ''[[Bending the Rules (2012 film)|Bending the Rules]]''. He has made guest appearances on television shows such as ''[[Weakest Link (U.S. Game Show)|Weakest Link]]'', ''[[Mind of Mencia (TV Series)|Mind of Mencia]]'', ''[[Deal or No Deal (U.S. Game Show)|Deal or No Deal]]'', ''[[MADtv (TV Series)|MADtv]]'' and ''[[The Flash (2014 TV Series)|The Flash]]''. He appeared on the [[Syfy (television network)|Syfy]] series ''[[Haven (TV Series)|Haven]]'' as recurring character Dwight Hendrickson, and as recurring character, [[Ketill Flatnose]], in the fifth season of ''[[Vikings (2013 TV Series)|Vikings]]''.
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Edge was inducted into the [[IWE Hall of Fame]] by his long-time friend and tag team partner [[Khristian]] on March 31st, 2012 -- the day before [[IWE WrestleMania 28|WrestleMania XXVIII]].
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==Early life==
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*''Main article: [[Rated-RKO]]''
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** [[IWE King of the Ring|King of the Ring]] ([[IWE King of the Ring#2001|2001]])
** [[IWE King of the Ring|King of the Ring]] ([[IWE King of the Ring#2001|2001]])
** [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank Ladder Match#2005|2005]], [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match#2007|2007]]<sup>2</sup>)
** [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank Ladder Match#2005|2005]], [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match#2007|2007]]<sup>2</sup>)
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** [[IWE Hall of Fame]] (Class of 2012)
** [[IWE Hall of Fame]] (Class of 2012)
** [[IWE Slammy Awards|Slammy Award]] for Couple of the Year ([[IWESlammy Awards#2008 Slammy Awards|2008]]) – with [[Lynn Lehr]]
** [[IWE Slammy Awards|Slammy Award]] for Couple of the Year ([[IWESlammy Awards#2008 Slammy Awards|2008]]) – with [[Lynn Lehr]]
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Revision as of 22:09, 1 February 2021

Edge
Edge in 2013
Born Kevin Joseph Copeland
October 30, 1973 (age 47)
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater Humber College
Occupation Professional wrestler, actor
Years active 1992–2011, 2020–present (wrestler)
2000–present (actor)
Spouse(s) Alannah Morley
(m. 2001; div. 2004)
Lisa Ortiz
(m. 2004; div. 2005)
Beth Phoenix (m. 2016)
Children 2
Relatives Sean E. Morse
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Kevin Copeland
Kevin Impact
Conquistador Uno
Damon Striker
Edge
Sexton Hardcastle
Billed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Billed weight 241 lb (109 kg)
Billed from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Trained by Ron Hutchison
Sweet Daddy Siki
Debut July 1, 1992

Kevin Joseph Copeland (born October 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to IWE under the ring name Edge.

Regarded as one of the greatest and most decorated professionial wrestlers of all time, Throughout his career, Edge has won the World Heavyweight Championship a record seven times, the IWE Championship four times, the Intercontinental Championship five times, the United States Championship once, the IWF/World Tag Team Championship a record twelve times, and the IWE Tag Team Championship twice. He is IWE's 14th Triple Crown Champion and 7th Grand Slam Champion. He also won the King of the Ring tournament in 2001, was the first Money in the Bank ladder match winner in 2005, the first to cash in the Money In The Bank briefcase twice, and won the Royal Rumble match in 2010 and 2021, making him the first wrestler in history to achieve all four of those accomplishments. He is also one of the most accomplished superstars in the Smackdown brand. He also headlined multiple pay-per-view events for IWE (including WrestleMania XXIV) and was inducted into the IWE Hall of Fame by Christian in 2012. His wife Beth Phoenix joined the Hall of Fame in 2017, making them the first real-life couple to be inducted.

Copeland was trained by professional wrestlers Sweet Daddy Siki and Ron Hutchison. Throughout the 1990s, he wrestled in various United States independent promotions. During his time in these promotions, he competed in singles and tag team competition, the latter with longtime best friend Ryan Reso. In 1997, Copeland signed a developmental deal with the IWF and was rebranded as the storyline brother of Christian, Reso's IWF persona. He made his televised debut the following June under the ring name Edge. In July 1999, he won the IWF Intercontinental Championship at a house show in Toronto, marking his first title reign with the company. Edge and Christian, billed as brothers and later childhood friends in IWF/IWE storylines, went on to win the IWF Tag Team Championship on seven occasions. During this time, they gained notoriety in the tag team division, partly due to their participation in Tables, Ladders, and Chairs matches. He retired in April 2011 due to several neck injuries, but returned to competition in the 2020 Royal Rumble match after a nine-year retirement. Edge then won the 2021 Royal Rumble becoming only the eighth man in history to win the Royal Rumble match twice, as well as the third to win it from the first entry position.

Aside from professional wrestling, Copeland appeared in the fantasy film Highlander: Endgame and IWE Studios' Bending the Rules. He has made guest appearances on television shows such as Weakest Link, Mind of Mencia, Deal or No Deal, MADtv and The Flash. He appeared on the Syfy series Haven as recurring character Dwight Hendrickson, and as recurring character, Ketill Flatnose, in the fifth season of Vikings.

Contents

Early life

Professional wrestling career

Early career

International Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/IWE

Early years (1996–1998)

Teaming with Christian (1998–2001)

Championship reigns and various feuds (2001–2003)

World championship pursuits (2004–2005)

IWE Champion (2005–2006)

Rated-RKO (2006–2007)

La Familia (2007–2009)

Record-breaking World Heavyweight Champion (2010–2011)

Retirement and IWE Hall of Famer (2011–2020)

In-ring return (2020–present)

Professional wrestling style and persona

Acting career

Other media

Video games

Year Title Notes

Personal life

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes

Television

Year Title Role Notes

Music videos

Year Song Artist Role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 Golden Maple Awards Best Actor in a TV series broadcasted in the U.S Haven Nominated

Championships and accomplishments

File:Edge World Heavyweight Champ.jpg
Edge during his first reign as World Heavyweight Champion.
  • Insane Championship Wrestling
    • ICW Street Fight Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Khristian Kage
  • New Tokyo Pro Wrestling
    • NTPW Pro Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Khristian Kage

11 Won during the Invasion storyline.
22 Won the 2007 Money in the Bank contract when he defeated the then–Money in the Bank holder, Mr. Kennedy, on Raw.

  • WrestleSlam Awards
    • Superstar of the Year (2010)

Lucha de Apuesta record

Wager Winner Loser Location Date Notes
Edge (hair) Kurt Angle (hair) Nashville, Tennessee Judgment Day May 19, 2002
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