Match |
Winner |
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Austin Theory vs. LA Knight |
Austin Theory |
Bianca Belair & Charlotte Flair vs. Damage CTRL |
Belair & Flair |
The Street Profits vs. The O.C. |
The Street Profits |
Edge vs. Sheamus (Edge’s 25th Anniversary) |
Edge |
In an electrifying edition of WWE SmackDown, the spotlight shone brightly on the 25th anniversary of Edge’s illustrious WWE career. The event reached its pinnacle with a riveting match between Edge and Sheamus, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. However, the atmosphere was tinged with uncertainty as retirement rumors surrounding Edge continued to swirl within the wrestling community.
The focal point of the night was undeniably the legendary Edge taking on the fierce competitor Sheamus. This showdown was laden with emotional weight, as speculation mounted that this could potentially mark Edge’s farewell from in-ring action. Ron Hutchinson, Edge’s trusted trainer, reportedly hinted at the possibility of the veteran wrestler hanging up his boots after this monumental contest.
“Edge created a masterpiece that people are gonna look back on forever.”
Celebrate 25 years of @EdgeRatedR right now on #SmackDown#Edge25 🤘 pic.twitter.com/Kt63WDgfk5
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— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2023
Edge himself responded to these speculations, addressing them with candid honesty. In an interview with ET Canada, he confessed, “Here’s what I can honestly say, and this isn’t the answer that everybody’s going to want: I truly don’t know.” The uncertainty of his future added a layer of intrigue and nostalgia to the event, leaving fans both excited and apprehensive about what lies ahead.
Last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown witnessed a substantial viewership of 2.097 million, underscoring the ongoing popularity of the wrestling juggernaut.
WWE SmackDown Ratings:
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Date |
Ratings (Millions) |
---|---|
August 11, 2023 |
2.097 |
August 4, 2023 |
2.248 |
July 28, 2023 |
2.323 |
July 21, 2023 |
1.23 (FS1) |
July 14, 2023 |
2.309 |
WWE SmackDown Ticket Sales:
Venue |
Location |
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Scotiabank Arena |
Toronto, ON |
Tickets Distributed |
Available Tickets |
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14,374 |
54 |