Triple H in Doubt Over WWE Veteran Edge’s WWE Contract?

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The report also states the WWE veteran signed a three-year deal in 2020 where he agreed to work 5 matches and make 25 appearances per year.

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It's rumored that the terms in the contract were changed later as Edge competed in ten matches in the year 2021 and nine matches in 2022.

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Triple H in Doubt Over WWE Veteran Edge’s WWE Contract?

The report also states the WWE veteran signed a three-year deal in 2020 where he agreed to work 5 matches and make 25 appearances per year.

It's rumored that the terms in the contract were changed later as Edge competed in ten matches in the year 2021 and nine matches in 2022.

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