Published 14:27 IST, April 3rd 2020
Edge names Finn Balor as most impressive superstar in WWE NXT, lauds talent on NXT roster
WWE Hall of Famer Edge was full of praise of NXT superstar Finn Balor during a recent interview. Edge lauded the talent pool in NXT claiming 'future is scared'.
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For first time since WrestleMania 27, WWE Hall of Famer Edge is set to be involved in a WrestleMania match. 46-year-old made his much-awaited return from injury at this year's Royal Rumble before being embroiled in a personal feud with Randy Orton. While Edge prepares for his first singles match since 2011, former World Champion has been busy lauding superstars like Finn Balor and Johnny Garga for ir work in WWE NXT.
With WrestleMania 36 just around corner, Edge has been busy addressing media, hyping up show while also discussing future of WWE. Speaking to in an interview, Edge lauded Triple H's work in NXT as developmental brand has branched out into its own brand in company.
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When asked which wrestler in WWE NXT and NXT UK has impressed him most, Edge said, "re are so many talents. I mean you could seriously point to everyone on roster. You really can't you kw, if I (must) obviously Ciampa (Tomasso) he and I have a very close relationship too you kw, we're both neck guys for lack of a better term. I love it because he cares and you kw, and he'll try ideas to which is huge. It's t just lip service."
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"I love Garga (Johnny). Oh, I absolutely right w, to me, guy who is dialled in and completely found what it is he's supposed to do is Finn Balor and it's exciting to watch him right w." Edge added. Johnny Garga and Finn Balor faced each or at NXT Takeover: Portland in February 2020. In what is already regarded as best match of year, Finn Balor picked up a win over Garga.
"To me, he (Finn Balor) with Garga set template of wood and NXT much should be going forward", said Edge.
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Along with likes of Finn Balor, Garga and Ciampa, a host of or superstars have been praised for ir work in WWE NXT. Edge mentioned likes of Velveteen Dream, Keith Lee and NXT Champion Adam Cole as ors who impressed him most.
Speaking regarding NXT UK, Edge added, "I love Moustache Mountain, you kw, and we had Pete Dunne come from re and Walter, Imperium (stable). I've been I was watching those Imperium guys before y were Imperium and really enjoyed ir stuff. I love Flash Morgan Webster."
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Over course of last few months, Edge and Randy Orton have worked ir rivalry well, which will culminate in a 'Last Man Standing' match at WrestleMania 36. Edge and Orton are w considered veterans but still remain big draws for WWE. However, superstars like Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Finn Balor have already established mselves as top stars. Edge reckons future of WWE is bright and 'that's invigorating'.
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14:27 IST, April 3rd 2020