Top 5 WWE Superstars who could retire from professional wrestling in 2018
Some of the most memorable, emotional and heart-wrenching moments in professional wrestling have been the last match of a superstars' career. A mixture of sadness and admiration fills the arena, a tear in the eyes of each and every fan, as they stand to their feet and applaud their hero one last time.
Yes, it's a difficult moment when your favourite superstar makes their final walk up the ramp, looking back towards the ring, before descending into darkness backstage, fading away into the history books, as we reminisce on their proudest victories and highest achievements.
Etched in the memories of WWE fans worldwide, there's a catalogue of moments just like this. I can admit it: there have been times when I might have had to wipe a tear or two away myself. Historic moments such as Foley waving goodbye after his barbaric Hell in a Cell match against 'The Game' Triple H, which we thought at the time would be his last.
Shawn Michaels whispering to 'The Nature Boy' how much he loves him, super kicking his idol into retirement. And of course, Santino Marella saying his goodbyes to the fans after suffering a neck injury. Okay, I admit it, I was blubbering like a baby who had just dropped his ice cream at that one.
But who in 2018 is likely to complete the walk down the ramp of retirement and fight their last battle in professional wrestling? Let's take a look at five likely candidates.
#5 Bigshow
It wasn't long ago when 'The Worlds' Largest Athlete' had thousands of fans shouting 'please retire' to him each and every week. We all thought it might be time for him to hang up those size 22 boots and go and eat tacos somewhere on a Carribean island.
It would have been the end of a career that stretched over two decades, with highlights such as being a seven-time World champion and an eleven-time tag team champion. Yes, he could have waved goodbye to performing in the squared circle, but the 7' footer didn't give up and trained hard, losing over 70 pounds and looking leaner and meaner than ever before.
Since returning to the ring with his more toned physique, he's had impressive encounters with Big Cass and Braun Strowman. No more do the fans demand that Bigshow retires. Which probably means he should retire and go out at least on a high.
The giant's last match was against 'The Monster Amongst Men' in a steel cage match in September, which incidentally, is the same type of match Bigshow made his first appearance in for WWE, interfering but failing to assist Mr McMahon against 'The Rattlesnake' Stone Cold Steve Austin at the 1999 Pay-Per-View, St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House.
Does this spell the end for Bigshow? I doubt it, as recent reports state he's had successful hip surgery and is pumping iron again at the gym and training for his comeback. But will he be back for long seeing as his current contract ends in February 2018?
If they extend his contract a little further, they could have Big Cass, depending on when he's recovered, and Bigshow both returning at 'The Show of Shows', where Big Cass would retire the giant, picking up a big victory in the process.