I'ts probably an expander plug, not a wedge. If it's stuck really hard inside the steerer tube it won't move. Try removing the long bolt in the top of the stem, and pull / twist on the stem to pull it out. The wedge can then be pushed out from the bottom of the fork crown with a long drift pin and hammer. Soak with WD40 or rust remover like Liquid Wrench first.
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