Published 17:12 IST, June 17th 2020

Edge vs Randy Orton criticised by CM Punk, as he reacts to 'Greatest Wrestling Match Ever'

Former WWE Champion CM Punk criticised the 'Edge vsRandy Orton' matchup at WWE Backlash 2020 and claimed that he has seen better performances in the past.

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‘ Greatest Wrestling Match Ever’ between Edge and Randy Orton at Backlash garnered a lot of attention since eminent WWE superstars like Ric Flair have gone on record to lavish praise on contest. However, t every WWE superstar is pleased with bout. Former World Champion CM Punk gave his honest opinion on ‘Edge vs Randy Orton’ and claimed that he has seen Randy Orton feature in better fights in past. While several WWE fans and wrestlers may disagree with CM Punk, ' Best In World justified his statement regarding Edge vs Randy Orton matchup by explaining how Randy Orton has put on better performances.

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WWE Backlash 2020: Edge vs Randy Orton criticised as CM Punk reacts to 'Greatest Wrestling Match Ever'

On latest segment of WWE Backst, CM Punk me an appearance and discussed a number of things including on-going storylines in WWE. However, he raised a lot of eyebrows by reviewing Edge vs Randy Orton matchup which took place at WWE Backlash 2020. According to CM Punk, Randy Orton could have performed better against Edge. CM Punk also said that he has seen Edge feature in better matches in past as compared to his last fight at WWE Backlash 2020.

"It wasn't greatest match of all time. I have seen better Randy Orton matches and I have seen better Edge matches. But to do that in marquee to maybe get people to watch, I kind of feel like it was a lot of unnecessary pressure, especially on Edge who is coming back after almost a dece of t wrestling. y did a great job at compartmentalising it and almost igring it and just going out all out re inside ring," said CM Punk on WWE Backst

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WWE Backlash 2020: Edge vs Randy Orton

Edge vs Randy Orton at WWE Backlash 2020 saw both contestants go distance, as it was considerably hyped in build-up to PPV. However, Edge reportedly suffered a serious injury during contest and is expected to remain out of action for next couple of months. Meanwhile, Randy Orton won fight (Edge vs Randy Orton) at WWE Backlash 2020 and is expected to begin a new feud in WWE over next few episodes.

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17:12 IST, June 17th 2020