Edge and Beth Phoenix have two daughters.
Adam Copeland, widely known by his ring name “Edge,” is a four-time WWE Champion, seven-time World Heavyweight Champion, 12-time World Tag Team Champion, two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, and two-time AEW TNT Champion.
Beyond his illustrious professional wrestling career, his personal life is dynamic and includes multiple marriages and relationships.
Edge has been married thrice, the first time to Alannah Morley from 2001 to 2004, the second time to Lisa Ortiz from 2004 to 2005, and the third time to his current wife Beth Phoenix, who he married in 2016.
Edge and Beth have two daughters, Lyric Rose Copeland and Ruby Ever Copeland.
Edge’s first marriage was to Alannah Morley, the sister of fellow wrestler Val Venis.
The couple married on November 8, 2001, but divorced on March 10, 2004.
Later that year, Edge married Lisa Ortiz on October 21, 2004.
However, their marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce on November 17, 2005.
The split came after it was revealed that Edge was involved in an affair with storyline partner Amy Dumas, known professionally as Lita, who was then in a real-life relationship with Matt Hardy.
The affair became public knowledge in February 2005, leading to significant personal and professional repercussions for all parties involved.
thank god they showed edge and lita because no one has EVER done it like them. pic.twitter.com/EzNqynEdWX
— °°𝓶𝓼°°la edgehead☆⋈ (@_shownusofty) August 22, 2022
Edge’s personal life took a positive turn in September 2011 when he started dating fellow WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix.
In his WWE 24 documentary, Edge said about the beginning of their relationship,
So, Beth and I started dating after we connected here [Scotiabank Arena in Toronto] on the day of Edge Appreciation. It was so crazy. We were cordial to each other, but we didn’t know each other. That day, we started talking.
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The couple welcomed their first daughter, Lyric Rose Copeland, in December 2013 and their second daughter, Ruby Ever Copeland, in May 2016.
They married on October 30, 2016, which coincided with Edge’s 43rd birthday.
Thank you @BULLNAKANO_ I marveled at your matches with @Madusa_rocks as a young fan. You are one of a kind. I hope to see you take your place in the @wwe Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/M2i2sV34nx
— THE GLAMAZON (@TheBethPhoenix) February 19, 2023
Beth Phoenix, a celebrated wrestler in her own right, has had a significant impact on Edge’s life, both personally and professionally.
Edge and Beth’s relationship has been featured in several WWE storylines.
For instance, the couple teamed up to face The Miz and Maryse at the Mixed Tag Team Match at Royal Rumble 2022.
The emotion on Edge’s and Beth Phoenix’s faces says it all. ❤️
— Conner (@_PWChronicle) (@_PWConnr) August 23, 2022
Edge is soaking up every part of this moment in-front of his hometown crowd. #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/FuTlrLoAUd
Beth Phoenix was born Elizabeth Kociański to Polish parents on November 24, 1980, in Elmira, New York.
In a 2008 interview, Beth revealed that when she was eleven years old, she won a coloring contest and was awarded prize tickets to a television taping for the WWF, to which she credits her love for wrestling.
Her favorite wrestlers growing up were Bret Hart, Sgt. Slaughter, Owen Hart, and Ted DiBiase.
She attended Notre Dame High School in Elmira, where she played tennis, ran track, and, of course, wrestled.
She became the first-ever varsity wrestler in her school’s history and also won the North-East freestyle women’s championship in 1999.
She won at the New York State Fair Tournament the same year. She was also a member of USA Wrestling, a freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling association.
Beth attended Canisius College in New York and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and public relations.
After training at various independent circuits, she made her first significant breakthrough by joining Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), WWE’s developmental territory at the time.
Her undeniable talent, combined with a powerful and dynamic in-ring style, quickly garnered attention.
She made her official WWE debut in 2006, aligning with Trish Stratus in a storyline against Mickie James.
This marked the beginning of an impressive WWE career that would cement her as one of the most dominant women in the industry.
15 years ago today, Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool and Natalya defeated Melina, Kelly Kelly and Gail Kim at the 2009 Bragging Rights. pic.twitter.com/GAc5eZLMiK
— nastia𑁤 (@justmenkk) October 25, 2024
Phoenix earned the nickname “The Glamazon” for her impressive physique and strength.
She captured the WWE Women’s Championship three times and won the Divas Championship once, solidifying her legacy as a powerhouse in WWE’s women’s division.
Her rivalry with talents like Michelle McCool, Mickie James, and Melina remains one of the most memorable moments of her career.
After retiring in 2012, Phoenix was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017, becoming the youngest inductee at the time.
She returned to WWE as a part-time commentator and occasionally competed in special matches, including the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble in 2018.
Phoenix’s contributions to women’s wrestling have left a lasting legacy.
She continues to be a respected figure in the wrestling community while also balancing her life as a wife and mother of two in Ashville, North Carolina.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Edge was raised by his single mother, Judy Copeland, in Orangeville, Ontario. He never met his father and has never seen a picture of him. His mother worked two jobs to support him, and Edge has often credited her for his work ethic and determination.
- Edge made his professional wrestling debut on Canada Day, July 1, 1992. Before signing with WWE, he wrestled under the ring name “Sexton Hardcastle” in various independent promotions.
- Beyond wrestling, Edge has also pursued acting. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including a recurring role on the popular TV series “Vikings” as Kjetill Flatnose.
