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ELEVEN-TIME WWE world champion Edge has left wrestling fans stunned by announcing his retirement from the ring.
The 37-year-old star, whose real name is Adam Copeland, made his decision live on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw.
According to WWE.com, Copeland has been suffering from Neuropraxia, a spinal condition which caused numbness and trembling in the arms. He suffered a neck injury and underwent spinal surgery in 2003.
The website also states: "Medical professionals cannot clear Edge to compete ever again in WWE, since doing so could result in paralysis or even death."
The revelation caught most fans and wrestling insiders completely unawares and is thought to be legitimate and not part of a storyline.
WWE advertised Edge making a big announcement several times during Raw, even hinting at the fact it might be to announce retirement.
In an odd insight into how wrestling psyches worked, most assumed this would be a swerve. Sadly, it was not the case.
On Raw, Copeland addressed the live crowd, coming close to tears as they chanted "Thank you Edge". The cameras then caught up with him backstage as his colleagues broke kayfabe to form a guard on honour for him.
Copeland joined WWE in 1997, and made his debut the following year. His career highlights include being part of a pioneering tag team with best friend Jason Reso (Christian) and standout WrestleMania matches with The Undertaker and Mick Foley.
As Edge is the current World Champion on the Smackdown brand, he is expected to forfeit the title setting up a title match between Christian and Alberto Del Rio at the Extreme Rules PPV.
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http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3523129/WWE-ace-Edge-quits-wrestling.html