5 WWE Superstars who were more successful after their in-ring retirement

WWE has a dedicated fanbase around the world, being watched in the remotest of nations. Any superstar with impressive performances inside the ring becomes a talking point across the globe., like John Cena and The Undertaker.

However, many WWE Superstars have found greater success since leaving the industry. Since their in-ring retirement, they have moved on to other ventures, leading prosperous lives away from professional wrestling.

Another class of WWE Superstars, who were popular in-ring workers, found greater success after their retirement as managers, commentators, and other non-wrestling roles, becoming legends of the industry.

Here is a list of 5 former WWE Superstars who have found more success since their in-ring retirement.

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#5 WWE Hall of Famer Captain Lou Albano

Albano was a decent performer, but his wrestling career didn't make him a legend. It was his post-retirement career as a manager that immortalized him in WWE history.

As a manager, Albano was known for his unconventional looks and gift of the gab. He gained mainstream prominence, appeared on talk shows, and was instrumental in creating the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection that changed the industry's landscape. Albano's association with Cyndi Lauper kickstarted the connection.

Albano went on to have songs to his name and voiced Mario in "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show."

#4 WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page

Diamond Dallas Page's WWE career saw him being underutilized. In WCW, however, DDP was a multi-time world champion and one of the promotion's finest homegrown stars. Most fans of the industry did not favorably receive WWE's misuse of DDP.

While DDP was a fantastic professional wrestler, his post-retirement has provided him further fame. His DDP Yoga has helped the likes of Chris Jericho extend their careers. Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Scott Hall have repeatedly discussed how instrumental Page was in their rehabilitation.

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#3 WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze

Blayze was a terrific professional wrestler, but fans mostly remember the infamous segment where she threw her WWF Women's Championship inside a trash can. She was the first foreign wrestler to sign a contract with the legendary All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling.

During the final years of her in-ring career, Blayze found a burgeoning interest in monster truck driving. She has proved to be a pioneer in that world, breaking multiple barriers.

She was the first woman to triumph in the Monster Jam World Finals racing championship, defeating her own trainer.

#2 WWE Hall of Famer Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

WWE fans remember Bobby Heenan as one of the greatest managers and commentators, but he initially was a professional wrestler with a considerably long career. However, it was only after becoming a manager that he achieved widespread success.

Heenan could gain heel heat like no one else. To create a new villain, all WWE had to do was to align the performer with Heenan. Although the fans booed him out of the arena, he was deeply appreciated.

As a commentator, he was similarly excellent, with his partnership with Gorilla Monsoon regarded as the greatest commentator duo in history.

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#1 WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura

Jesse "The Body" Ventura was a good pro wrestler, but his in-ring career was shortened due to injuries. He transitioned to the commentary booth, keeping his flamboyant persona intact.

His post-retirement success as an announcer would have been enough to make him fit for this list, but Ventura had larger dreams. He became a well-known politician and, amongst other positions, served as the 38th governor of Minnesota.

Ventura has also acted in movies, and television shows from time to time, including a featured role in "Predator."