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It's a well-established fact that WWE Superstars have to go through extensive schedules and routines to perform for the fans, and it can be very demanding at times. Wrestlers have even expressed how difficult it is to be a WWE wrestler given that full-time roster members would have to wrestle five times a week under normal circumstances.
It is a form of entertainment which exposes athletes to a number of injuries that can be sustained over the course of their careers. This can not only shorten their careers, but also pose a threat to their wellbeing.
Many WWE Superstars tend to hit their 'peak' in their mid to late thirties. Beyond this, performing regularly can become difficult for some.
Nonetheless, there are some super human brutes who have been able to pull through and wrestle into their fifth decade. Let's take a look at five WWE Superstars who wrestled into their 50s.
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#5 - WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan is one of the pioneers of not only WWE, but the entire professional wrestling industry. In the 80s, Hogan was unquestionably the most popular wrestler. Even those who didn't watch wrestling knew Hulk Hogan well. He was an icon.
WWE saw him for the talent he was and utilized the WWE Superstar as much as they could. After a couple of departures from WWE, he finally returned in 2005 at the age of 52 when he was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame. Hogan soon worked a programme with Shawn Michaels and returned as a regular performer for a short time. His last match for WWE was against WWE Superstar Randy Orton at SummerSlam 2006.
Even though the 'Hulkamania' WWE days were over, he continued to wrestle on the independent circuit and in TNA. He officially retired from in-ring competition in 2012. He still makes WWE appearances from time to time as he's still regarded as a legend in the wrestling world.
#4 - WWE Superstar & Hall of Famer Goldberg
Goldberg has been one of the main talking points of WWE for the last four years, even though he's fifty four years old right now. The former WWE Universal Champion has popped up around WrestleMania season in recent times and has wrestled in eight matches since 2016.
After his departure from WWE in 2004, many people believed that he wouldn't be seen again. But Goldberg proved them wrong when he wrestled WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar in one of the marquee matches of WrestleMania 33 at the age of fifty.
The former World Heavyweight Champion is still going strong today, as he's challenging for Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship this Sunday at the Royal Rumble.
Goldberg does not look like he's going to hang up his boots soon. He is contracted with WWE for two matches per year until 2023. Goldberg has another two years to have a few more headlining matches with WWE Superstars before he finally retires from the squared circle.
#3 - WWE Superstar & former WWE Champion Kane
Kane has had a long and memorable WWE career. Although the WWE Superstar isn't officially retired, he seems to have walked away from in-ring competition for now. However, Kane has wrestled in WWE for twenty six years, with his last match taking place at WWE Crown Jewel in 2018, where he tagged with The Undertaker to go up against the pairing of Shawn Michaels and Triple H.
At the time of this match, Kane was fifty-one years old. As a matter of fact, apart from Triple H who was forty-nine at the time, everyone in that match was over the age of fifty. The WWE Superstar and former world champion has since paid more focus to his role as the mayor of Knox County. Despite that, The Big Red Machine has still made appearances for WWE after his last match. He was recently a part of a WWE Network documentary about the Brothers of Destruction.
What's intriguing is that Kane has managed to stay relevant and wrestle way past his prime in his 50s, despite seeking other interests ourside of the ring. Even later into his career, he was still wrestling in dark matches as well at performing on TV tapings and live events. He was truly pulling out all the stops to wrestle until he had given all he had to offer, and the WWE Superstar might not be done yet.
#2 - WWE Superstar The Undertaker
The Undertaker wrestled in WWE for thirty years. This is a staggering number, compared to the average careers of most WWE Superstars. He has been able to remain a huge attraction for almost his whole career, especially in his later years. The Phenom is currently fifty-five years old and he just recently retired. The Undertaker wrestled well into his fifties, with his first match at fifty taking place at WrestleMania 31.
The Deadman did his best to not let age become a factor in his wrestling career, but father time catches up with us all. He may have been into his fifth decade, but that didn't stop Undertaker from producing some spectacular matches from time to time in his last few years.
The Undertaker hit his wrestling peak when he was in his forties in WWE, producing stellar matches every year at WrestleMania. Even though he was part-time, people still loved to see him wrestle.
The Undertaker announced his retirement from the ring last year. However, given his track record, it might be subject to change.
The Undertaker remains one of the most memorable and devastating WWE Superstars in history, even in his fifties.
#1 - Former WWE Superstar & Hall of Famer Ric Flair
Many believe that Ric Flair is the best wrestler to ever step inside a WWE ring. He is truly a legend, having wrestled in five different decades. The WWE Superstar retired from in-ring action in 2011 when he was sixty-two years old. That shouldn't come as a surprise given that he turned fifty way back in 1999, and was still competing.
The Nature Boy has certainly left his mark in WWE. During his 50s, Ric Flair held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Intercontinental Championship and the Tag Team belts twice.
The WWE Superstar had some remarkable matches during that time period against young up and coming stars, using his knowledge to elevate young talent. His WWE retirement match against Shawn Michaels is considered to be one of the best matches of his career. Ric Flair was fifty-nine years old at the time.
What distinguishes Flair from the rest of the entries on this list is that he was working on a schedule like any other full time wrestler, and didn't let his age show. It simply did not seem to be a factor for The Dirtiest Player in the Game. Furthermore, he wrestled well into fifties and even competed into his sixties, outside of WWE. It was truly remarkable to see Ric Flair creating masterpieces in his 50s with other WWE Superstars during his last run.
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