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WWE Celebrates 25 Years Of Edge, Samantha Irvin Sings At Fenway Park, And More | Fight Size

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Gisberto Guzzo Jun 19, 2023 5:00PM

Here is your fight size update for Monday, June 19, 2023.

- Today marks the 21st anniversary of the first IMPACT Wrestling/TNA show.

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- WWE issued the following statement, celebrating 25 years of Edge.

“You think you know me?”

Those cryptic words ushered Edge to a WWE ring for the very first time 25 years ago this week. The man who’d eventually be known as The Rated-R Superstar emerged from the crowd to prevail in his debut match on the June 22, 1998, edition of Raw, laying the foundation for a remarkable Hall of Fame career.

In the decades that followed, Edge established himself as not only one of WWE’s most beloved — and at times, despised — competitors, but also one of its most decorated and resilient. A multi-time World Champion, Mr. Money in the Bank and Royal Rumble winner, among other accolades, Edge was forced into retirement in 2011 because of a neck injury. Taking his place in the WWE Hall of Fame the following year, Edge remained sidelined until 2020 when he heroically returned as an unannounced entrant in that year’s Royal Rumble Match, staging one of the most stirring and least expected comebacks in WWE history.

As Edge continues to go toe-to-toe with WWE’s finest as a member of the SmackDown roster, get ready to celebrate The Rated-R Superstar’s silver anniversary all week long on WWE social channels. From classic lookbacks and never-before-seen photos, to special editions of WWE Top 10 and WWE Playlist, to all-new videos honoring Edge’s legacy, this is a celebration no Edgehead should miss.

Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your own favorite memories of The Rated-R Superstar using the hashtag #Edge25.

- Samantha Irvin sang the national anthem at the June 18 Boston Red Sox game.

- Becky Lynch has shared a video of herself training for the Money in the Bank ladder match.

- Marina Shafir has been announced for the July 1 Wrestling REVOLVER event.

- Madi Wrenkowski shared a new Side Character Spotlight.

- One Pro Wrestling is set to make their debut on FITE this week with a big show that includes the likes of Matt Cardona and Will Ospreay.

- The following notes are courtesy of Fightful Select:

  • WWE is planning a media junket for WWE Money in the Bank in the UK. We haven’t heard if there is a press conference.
  • As highlighted by Gangrel recently, Paige VanZant trained with him ahead of her lone wrestling match, but has not been back to train since that match.
  • Many of the vignettes that have been running on WWE Raw were filmed a couple of weeks before they ended up airing. We’re told that the talent have been enjoying them.
  • Fightful Select has learned that AEW plans to return to the Cincinnati area for AEW Dynamite in September. AEW ran Cincinnati in September 2021 with Jon Moxley vs. Minoru Suzuki, and in October 2022 for the ill-fated Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page World Title Match.
  • When we asked if WWE King of the Ring could be rescheduled this year, those in the know said they hadn't heard of that, but that King and Queen of the Ring was mentioned as something in their back pocket for future Saudi shows.
  • For those asking about Trench and Parker, we’re told both had been sidelined with injuries prior to being replaced by The Embassy.
  • Fightful asked WWE if Elias has signed a new deal, as many reports had his expiring in late 2022, but we haven't heard back.

- Thunder Rosa and Powerhouse Hobbs joined Arroe Collins to promote AEW Collision and discuss their respective careers.

- Megabyte Ronnie will also be the emcee for a hot dog eating contest between Jeremy Lambert and Matt Brannigan on the July 3 episode of In The Weeds.

- Rob Page shared online that after a 19 year career, he is stepping away from refereeing. That said, he will remain on the commentary team for F1rst Wrestling.

- Big Dan will take on Ryan Mooney in this weeks Fightt Pro Scout Series.

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