Wrestling world reacts to 28-year-old AEW Original's heartbreaking retirement
A variety of wrestlers have appeared on AEW throughout the years. Tony Khan has given opportunities to many names, irrespective of their stature or popularity. Furthermore, some of them have left a mark on the company.
The now-defunct Jurrasic Express faction consisted of 'Jungle Boy' Jack Perry, Luchasaurus, Christian Cage, and Marko Stunt, whose real name is Noah Nelms. He has recently announced his retirement at the age of 28.
Stunt was among the originals who had been with the company since the beginning. He was signed to AEW full-time from 2019 until his release from the company in 2022. A few months ago, he appeared surprisingly on Collision, where he locked horns with his former stablemate and reigning AEW TNT Champion Jack Perry. Unfortunately, he lost this match in under four minutes.
The news of his retirement received reactions from several prominent wrestlers. Here are some of them.
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Former AEW star Marko Stunt retired because of health concerns
Marko Stunt announced his retirement on social media. He shared a huge message about how he loved professional wrestling, but it was important for him to walk away due to health concerns.
"It has been an incredible journey – one full of passion, sweat, tears, and unrivaled joy. Over the years, I've given my body up to professional wrestling. I obviously am not the biggest, and I used that, and I allowed myself to be battered, but man did I love it. However, after consulting with my doctor, I was advised to prioritize my long-term health and step down from in-ring competition. Accepting this reality has been one of the toughest moments of my career, but I know it is the right decision," read the former AEW star's statement.
Stunt is also known for his appearances in Game Changer Wrestling (GCW).