Edge made a surprise appearance on this week’s Monday Night Raw and announced that not only was he cleared to return to action after suffering a torn tricep seven months ago, but that he would be competing in the Men’s Royal Rumble match this Sunday at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Tuesday also marked the one-year anniversary since Edge returned at last year’s Rumble, and he explained that there was no way he’d be able to capture that magic again without fans in attendance.

One year ago. Feels like a decade doesn’t it? Last years story was once in a lifetime. No sense trying to recreate that. Impossible. I don’t have you there. This year my journey is different. I’m not just happy to be back. I want back what I never lost and it starts this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/bmSTyr6nHC

This year’s #RoyalRumble Match? It’s officially RATED-R!@EdgeRatedR will see you all on Sunday. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ZLPfl162P8