At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event on January 26, 2020, Edge entered the Royal Rumble match, competing in his first professional wrestling match after a nine-year retirement. He eliminated three participants, including former teammate Randy Orton, before being eliminated by Roman Reigns. The following night on "Raw", Edge was attacked by Orton, leading to a Last Man Standing Match between the two at WrestleMania 36 on April 5, which Edge won. However, they had another match on Backlash, where Orton was victorious. During the match, Edge suffered a torn tricep and it was reported that the injury would sideline him for four to eight months.