Demon Finn Bálor was originally scheduled to defeat Edge at WrestleMania 39 but Vince McMahon pushed for Edge to get the win instead.

Demon Finn Bálor was originally scheduled to defeat Edge at WrestleMania 39 but Vince McMahon pushed for Edge to get the win instead.

Demon Finn Bálor was meant to achieve victory against Edge during WrestleMania 39 until Vince McMahon decided to have Edge claim the win instead. Sources indicate that Edge personally recommended Bálor should win the match at WrestleMania 39 because it would benefit the narrative as well as Bálor's ongoing storyline progression. (via Fightful Select)

The Original Plan for Bálor

Bálor and Edge entered WrestleMania 39 after months of conflict which mainly revolved around The Judgment Day. Edge founded the faction but was betrayed by his own group during mid-2022 which caused him to start a bitter conflict with Bálor who took over as faction leader. The wrestlers fought in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania with Edge claiming victory through a vicious battle.

Initial reports indicated that Bálor was supposed to defeat Edge while performing under his Demon persona. The Demon's unstoppable nature would have become undeniable if Bálor had defeated WWE legend Edge at that moment.

Vince McMahon’s Influence on the Outcome

Reports show that Bálor's victory plan was originally approved until Vince McMahon intervened to grant victory to Edge. At the time McMahon no longer ran complete control of WWE creative but his authority remained strong enough to shape major decisions. Multiple conditions likely influenced McMahon to choose Edge as the victor including his wrestling experience and McMahon's desire to see him exit WWE on a high note through this match.

Edge attempted to establish Bálor as the main winner of the match

According to reports Edge personally advocated for Finn Bálor to obtain victory in this match. According to his reputation for mentoring fresh talent Edge should have taken the defeat to establish Bálor as a significant danger but his part-time role could explain why he pursued a victory instead.

The victory for Bálor would have elevated the Judgment Day to greater credibility while their storyline was reaching its peak. The WWE audience already detested Dominik Mysterio while Rhea Ripley held the SmackDown Women’s Championship and Damian Priest showcased his dominant nature. The group's status would have experienced further enhancement through Bálor's decisive victory.

The Fallout and Bálor’s Future

The match victory went to Edge but The Judgment Day along with Bálor maintained their momentum after the event. Bálor launched a challenge against Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship which produced an intense story that deepened his ring persona. The Judgment Day provided constant success to WWE despite Bálor's failure to secure a WrestleMania victory.

This document reveals behind-the-scene creative choices WWE makes while illustrating how different factors affect the development of their plans. Edge won at WrestleMania 39 but Bálor's wrestling career continues to ascend as he demonstrates that professional defeat does not halt the progress of a superstar.

By Wrestle Mera