5 Pro wrestling superstars who retired before time
You know there is a reason that they run the “Don’t try this at home" advertisement before the show begins. Yes, we mean pro wrestling events. The wrestlers, however strong they are, take real risks and are often exposed to serious physical injuries which lead to a lifetime of pains.
As a result, many of our favourite superstars have to leave the wrestling ring even earlier than they should.
There are certain retirements that just leave a scar in our hearts because to a few of us, wrestling is a little more than just a sport, it’s a religion. Here are 5 untimely retirements of our beloved superstars that just shouldn’t have taken place so early!
1) Edge
The “Rated-R Superstar” debuted in 1992 and became a part of the WWE around 1996 before becoming a part of the renowned tag team with his best friend, Christian. Later, he broke out as a singles star and went on to become one of the biggest superstars in WWE history.
His exciting jumps from ladders at TLCs, perfectly timed spears and much talked about affair with Matt Hardy’s then girlfriend Lita are a few of the events that certainly cannot be forgotten.
It was only after WrestleMania XXVII (where he defended his World Heavyweight title), that he dropped the bomb about him retiring from the WWE, due to spinal stenosis. His farewell was heartbreaking as the wrestler broke into tears while delivering his emotional speech, in the presence of thousands of fans, his friends, colleagues and mother. He retired at the age of 37.