WrestleMania technical failure endangered Edge's safety

A technical fault during WrestleMania 15 in 1999 left WWE star Edge feeling terrified for his safety, even though he wasn't wrestling at the time. He participated in a controversial scene with The Undertaker and The Big Boss Man, which involved being lowered from the rafters in harnesses. Edge described the moment in his autobiography, recalling that he was nervous while hanging high above the crowd. He was supposed to be lifted back up after their scene, but the motor malfunctioned. While his friends Gangrel and Christian were safely ascending, Edge found himself swinging above the wrestling cage with nowhere to go. As the cage raised slowly, Edge became increasingly aware of the danger he was in. The malfunction caused him to swing dangerously close to the scoreboard. Fortunately, the technicians fixed the issue just in time, preventing a serious accident. Edge managed to avoid a collision and was pulled back to safety. He later reflected on the experience, saying he had escaped a near-disaster and has avoided being in that situation ever since. Today, Edge remains active in wrestling, continuing his career as a performer in another promotion, AEW.