Edge gears up for ‘Mania
The Canadian grappler was born Adam Copeland, and he’s been nicknamed “The Rated-R Superstar,” “The Ultimate Opportunist” and “The Master Manipulator.”

At Wrestlemania XXVI in Glendale, Ariz., this Sunday, the 36-year-old wrestler hopes to add “World Heavyweight Champion” to the list.

Edge, who recently returned from an injury to his Achilles tendon, is facing his former tag team partner Chris Jericho in a battle for the top title.

amNewYork spoke with Edge about the event, the biggest night in pro wrestling, which airs live on pay-per-view on Sunday at 7 p.m.

How are you feeling?
I’m starting to get back into “ring shape,” because there’s a difference between everyday “walking-around shape” and “ring shape.” There’s nothing like putting on tights again after you haven’t worn them for six months.

What can people expect from your battle with Jericho?
A good match, I’d like to think that [when] people see Edge versus Jericho, they go, “OK, that’ll be a good wrestling match.”

What matches are you really excited for this year?
CM Punk and Rey Mysterio is going to be great. …And then you have Undertaker and Shawn Michaels – a 25-year career against a 17-year streak.

What are you doing to prepare before your match?
I do my own thing. I’ll watch the opening pyro, the video package and soak in that this is Wrestlemania. And from that point on, I’ll probably go and start stretching, grab a cup of coffee and turn my iPod on.

What do you listen to?
I’m rock-biased, so generally if it’s got a guitar and drums and bass I’m going to listen to it.

Do you listen to Jericho’s metal-band Fozzy?
Yeah, actually I do. I got some Fozzy stuff on there. I haven’t downloaded the new one yet, but yeah, I do.