By Antonio Rubio Ato On 04/12/2023

Before standing out alone, edge was part of stable known as “The Brood” with Christian And gangre. Despite the group disbanding in less than a year, WWE fans continue to remember them with a certain nostalgia.

But they’re not the only ones, as “Rated-R Superstar” herself has brought back her former “Brood Edge” persona a few times since she made her in-ring comeback in 2020. Without going any further, the Canadian made an entrance in the purest style “The Brood” in WrestleMania 39, where he faced “The Demon” Bálor in a Hell in a Cell match.

Meanwhile, in a recent appearance on Reffin’ It Up with Brian Hebner, Gangrel was asked about it. The former ‘The Brood’ frontman pointed out that at no time did WWE approach him to make an appearance at the big event, despite rumors to the contrary.

“It may have been discussed but my phone never rang“, said Gangrel. “I started reading all this, people were calling me, so I wrote to Adam (Edge), ‘Do you know how this started?’ He joked, “These reporters think they know everything.” I laughed.

He told me: “To be honest, the idea was floated, but it never materialized”. It was on the table, but I never heard of it. I didn’t know. they never contacted me. I guess Edge always comes up with something for me. I think he offered me something at SummerSlam, but it was rejected.Gangrel pointed out.

(Transcript reproduced with the kind permission of Struggle)

It should be noted that Edge used the entrance theme for “The Brood” at SummerSlam 2021, which would match Gangrel’s last comment. On the other hand, he was in the city of Los Angeles during the weekend of WrestleMania 39, where he was part of WrestleCon.

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The story of “The Brood” is quite brief. The band formed in late 1998 and within a year they broke up.. Since the separation from stableits members have had disparate fates. Edge and Christian formed a team between 1999 and 2001becoming seven-time WWF World Tag Team Champions and mark the history of the company.

In 2006, Edge won his first solo world championship, becoming one of the greatest heels of WWE, and leaving stories to remember, like his rivalry with John Cena or the one he had with The Undertaker.

For his part, after separating from his partner and friend Edge, Christian also began a solo career, imposing himself in the media display and managing to add several championships to his list, such as the Intercontinental title or the ECW championship. . The Canadian also managed to win the World Heavyweight Championship twice during an intense and memorable rivalry with Randy Orton.

Gangrel left the company in late 2000, making sporadic returns in 2004, 2006 and 2007. His final WWE match was on the 15th Anniversary Special episode of Monday Night Raw, participating to a battle royale alongside former glories. of the company, although the victory was attributed to Ted DiBiase Jr.