Wrestlers Who Retired from WWE in the 21st Century
The Top Ten
1 Stone Cold
Steve Austin (born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964, later Steven James Williams), better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American actor, media personality, producer, and retired professional wrestler who is signed to a legends contract for WWE. ...read more.
Steve Austin (born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964, later Steven James Williams), better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American actor, media personality, producer, and retired professional wrestler who is signed to a legends contract for WWE. ...read more.
2 Rey Mysterio
Óscar Gutiérrez, better known by the ring name Rey Mysterio, is a Mexican-American professional wrestler who currently works for WWE on the Smackdown brand.
Óscar Gutiérrez, better known by the ring name Rey Mysterio, is a Mexican-American professional wrestler who currently works for WWE on the Smackdown brand.
3 Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels was born on July 22, 1965 . He is an American professional wrestler. He is the first wrestler to win all the titles the WWE could have offered. He is known for his moves and looks. His nickname provided by WWE is HBK (Heart Break Kid). He was in DX (Degeneration X) a tag team with Triple H, and was the only nWo to not be in WCW. He is known by many names such as: The Showstopper, The Best of the Best, Mr. Wrestlemania, Mr. Hall of Fame, Sexy Boy, The Icon, The Headliner and The Main Event.
Shawn Michaels was born on July 22, 1965 . He is an American professional wrestler. He is the first wrestler to win all the titles the WWE could have offered. He is known for his moves and looks. His nickname provided by WWE is HBK (Heart Break Kid). He was in DX (Degeneration X) a tag team with Triple H, and was the only nWo to not be in WCW. He is known by many names such as: The Showstopper, The Best of the Best, Mr. Wrestlemania, Mr. Hall of Fame, Sexy Boy, The Icon, The Headliner and The Main Event.
4 Edge
Adam Joseph Copeland is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Smackdown brand under the ring name Edge.
Adam Joseph Copeland is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Smackdown brand under the ring name Edge. WARNING! THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CONTAINS OPINIONS!
Edge is my favorite wrestler. He had the second to best theme (aside from Corbin's Superhuman). But, he mastered every role. From the weirdo he was from 1998 - 2002, to Randy Orton's egostatical partner, to one of Undertaker's greatest challenges. Sadly, he retired FOREVER on April 12, 2011. But while we will never see him in the ring fighting ever again, his legacy lives on.(P.S Edge is NOT dead, he's permanently retired though...).
5 Jeff Hardy
Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, singer-songwriter, painter and musician.
Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, singer-songwriter, painter and musician.
6 Ric Flair
Richard Morgan "Ric" Fliehr, better known by his ring name Ric Flair, is a professional wrestling manager and American retired professional wrestler currently signed to the WWE under a legends appearance contract.
Richard Morgan "Ric" Fliehr, better known by his ring name Ric Flair, is a professional wrestling manager and American retired professional wrestler currently signed to the WWE under a legends appearance contract.
7 CM Punk
Phillip Jack "Phil" Brooks, also known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American comic book writer, actor, upcoming mixed martial artist and retired professional wrestler who is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ...read more.
Phillip Jack "Phil" Brooks, also known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American comic book writer, actor, upcoming mixed martial artist and retired professional wrestler who is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. ...read more.
8 Goldberg
William Scott "Bill" Goldberg is an American actor, former professional football player, and semi-retired professional wrestler.
William Scott "Bill" Goldberg is an American actor, former professional football player, and semi-retired professional wrestler.
9 Matt Hardy
Matthew Moore Hardy is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling under his "Big Money" moniker, where he is the leader of the Hardy Family Office. He is also known for his time with WWE, Impact Wrestling, and Ring of Honor.
Matthew Moore Hardy is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling under his "Big Money" moniker, where he is the leader of the Hardy Family Office. He is also known for his time with WWE, Impact Wrestling, and Ring of Honor.
10 Christian
The Contenders
11 The Undertaker
Mark William Calaway (born March 24, 1965), better known by his ring name The Undertaker, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he has worked since 1990, making him the company's longest tenured in-ring performer . Calaway began his wrestling career with World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) in 1984 . After wrestling for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as "Mean" Mark Callous from 1989 to 1990, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1990 . Calaway is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time . ...read more.
Mark William Calaway (born March 24, 1965), better known by his ring name The Undertaker, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he has worked since 1990, making him the company's longest tenured in-ring performer . Calaway began his wrestling career with World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) in 1984 . After wrestling for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as "Mean" Mark Callous from 1989 to 1990, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1990 . Calaway is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time . ...read more. He was awesome. Best wishes with whatever he does next!
12 Daniel Bryan
Bryan Lloyd Danielson is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Daniel Bryan. He is a five time WWE world champion.
Bryan Lloyd Danielson is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Daniel Bryan. He is a five time WWE world champion.
13 Sting
Steve Borden, better known by the ring name Sting, is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder.
Steve Borden, better known by the ring name Sting, is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder.
14 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL)
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