"The Rated R Superstar" Edge is an 11-time WWE World Champion. He has competed in spectacular World Championship matches throughout his illustrious career.Edge is one of the best wrestlers to hold a World Championship. He held a World Championship throughout his WWE career on 11 occasions. Edge is a record seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, and he has four WWE Championship reigns to his name. Of course, not all of Edge's 11 World Championship reigns were great, but it was a huge deal when the Rated-R Superstar held a World Title.RELATED: Every Edge World Title Win, Ranked From Worst To BestEdge's rivalries with some all-time greats made for compelling television. The Ultimate Opportunist battled in several gimmick matches that featured a World Championship on the line. Nevertheless, Cagematch.net has seen fans pick out Edge's best WWE, World Heavyweight, and Universal Championship encounters throughout his career.

11 Edge Vs. John Cena Vs. Triple H - Backlash 2006 (8.41)

Edge began 2006 as the WWE Champion, but he dropped the WWE Championship three weeks later to John Cena. Nevertheless, Edge was back into WWE Title contention after a stellar outing at WrestleMania 22. Cena had his hands full in his latest WWE Title defense against Edge and Triple H in a triple threat match at Backlash.

This was an underrated WWE Championship match, and Edge had a good outing here. He was desperate to recapture the WWE Title but his bitter rival Cena continued his run as WWE Champion.

10 Edge Vs. John Cena Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Rey Mysterio Vs. Mike Knox Vs. Kane - No Way Out 2009 (8.51)

AtNo Way Out2009, Edge made history as the first man to compete in two Elimination Chamber matches in one night. The Rated-R Superstar dropped the WWE Title in the opening match of the night. Moreover, in the main event, Edge stole Kofi Kingston's spot to book himself in the Elimination Chamber match for John Cena's World Heavyweight Championship.

Edge lived up to his Ultimate Opportunist moniker, and he ended Cena's World Heavyweight Title reign by eliminating him with a spear. It was whittled down between former WWE Tag Team Champions Edge and Rey Mysterio. Edge ensured that he'd walk intoWrestleMania 25 as an eight-time World Champion.

9 Edge Vs. Jeff Hardy - Extreme Rules 2009 (8.63)

Two of the greatest wrestlers to compete in ladder matches, Edge and Jeff Hardy locked horns over the World Heavyweight Championship in a ladder match atExtreme Rules 2009. Unquestionably, this was their most important ladder match to date, and there are no surprises that Edge and Hardy hit a home run in a memorable ladder match.

There are reasons why Edge retired for the first time in 2011, due to taking bumps in matches like these. Nonetheless, the Charismatic Enigma executed a Twist of Fate on Edge off the ladder. Hardy captured the World Heavyweight Championship, but his joy was short-lived with CM Punk cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to become a two-time World Heavyweight Champion.

8 Edge Vs. John Cena - Backlash 2009 (8.64)

The longstanding rivalry between Edge and John Cena came to an end in the Last Man Standing match for Cena's World Heavyweight Title at Backlash 2009. The Big Gold Belt was like a hot potato in 2009, and the trend of title changes continued at this event.

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Edge and Cena battled around the arena, and they took their fight into the crowd. Moreover, Cena launched Edge into the crowd with an AA. However, all thanks to interference from Big Show, the Rated-R Superstar kickstarted his ninth World Championship reign.

7 Edge Vs. Jeff Hardy Vs. Triple H - Armageddon 2008 (8.71)

Edge had a stern test in his latest WWE Championship title defense at Armageddon 2008. The Rated-R Superstar featured in a marquee triple threat match against Jeff Hardy and Triple H. Their triple threat match was tons of fun, and it was designed for Hardy to get his moment.

Nevertheless, Edge pulled out all the stops in a desperate bid to retain the WWE Championship. He speared Jeff through the announce table which was a brilliant spot. Nonetheless, Edge had another short stint as WWE Champion with Hardy executing the Swanton Bomb to capture his first WWE Championship.

6 Edge Vs. The Undertaker - One Night Stand 2008 (8.91)

The feud between Edge and The Undertaker in 2008 gave Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels' rivalry a run for their money as the best rivalry of the year. Nevertheless, the Rated-R Superstar and The Undertaker collided over the vacant World Heavyweight Championship at One Night Standin a TLC match.

Edge had the advantage as the TLC match was his specialty. There was a caveat as The Undertaker would be banished if he failed to win. The chemistry between the pair was exceptional, and they had another enticing affair. Both men took bumps, and Edge pushed The Phenom off the ladder and threw multiple tables, en route to reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship.

5 Edge Vs. John Cena - Unforgiven 2006 (8.91)

Continuing with the theme of TLC matches, Edge and John Cena battled over the WWE Championship at Unforgiven2006. The deck was stacked against Cena as he had to overcome one of the greatest TLC competitors ever. Also, he endured a hostile reception with Unforgiven emanating in Edge's hometown of Toronto.

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The bitter rivals constructed an entertaining match that went back and forth. Edge speared Cena off the ladder, in a bid to keep Cena at bay. Ultimately, Big Match John executed the AA on Edge, who tumbled through the tables below. Cena became a three-time WWE Champion, and he went on to hold the gold for 380 days.

4 Edge Vs. Roman Reigns Vs. Daniel Bryan - WrestleMania 37: Night Two (8.92)

Ten years to the day after he announced his first retirement, Edge headlined the second night of WrestleMania 37. The Rated-R Superstar faced off with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan in a triple threat match with the Tribal Chief's Universal Championship on the line.

Edge was determined to make it a dozen World Championship reigns, and he came tantalizingly close on several instances. Edge did extremely well in just his second WrestleMania main event but Reigns retained, and adding insult to injury, Reigns stacked both Edge and Bryan for the pin.

3 Edge Vs. John Cena Vs. Randy Orton Vs. Shawn Michaels - Backlash 2007 (9.00)

The fatal four-way match pitting Edge, WWE Champion John Cena, Randy Orton, and Shawn Michaels at Backlash2007 was full of drama. Cena had his work cut out for him as he had three hungry challengers looking to end his steady WWE Championship reign.

Rated-RKO worked as a cohesive unit for parts of the match, before they inevitably turned on each other as both men were desperate to capture the WWE Title. Nevertheless, Edge was completely out of the equation with Big Match John continuing his stranglehold on the WWE Championship.

2 Edge Vs. The Undertaker - WrestleMania 24 (9.07)

Edge headlined WrestleMania in his career for the first time atWrestleMania 24. The Rated-R Superstar defended the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker, who was boasting a 15-0 record at the Showcase of the Immortals.

Edge and The Undertaker justified their spot in the main event by stealing the show in a pulsating encounter. The Rated-R Superstar showcased his resiliency as he managed to kick out of The Undertaker's Tombstone. Despite the outside interference, Edge succumbed to Hell's Gate with The Undertaker recapturing the World Heavyweight Championship.

1 Edge Vs. Randy Orton Vs. Triple H Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Batista Vs. Chris Benoit - New Year's Revolution 2005 (9.08)

Edge had an obsession with becoming World Heavyweight Champion, and he was one step closer to attaining his goal by competing in an Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. The field was star-studded, and former four-time World Champion Shawn Michaels was the special guest referee.

Things didn't go according to plan for the Rated-R Superstar as he ended up being the first man to be eliminated. Michaels nailed him with Sweet Chin Music, and Jericho took advantage by removing Edge from the bout. Ultimately, Triple H went on to capture his 10th World Championship.