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In 2020, more than 300 wrestlers participated in at least one match for one of WWE's brands. Some of these competitors were in their early 20s. Others were more than 45 years old when they stepped into the ring.
Of these seasoned veterans, some follow a full-time schedule, and they seem like they could follow the same path for years to come. Others made sporadic appearances or even retired in 2020.
This article is a tribute to the top 10 oldest members of the WWE active roster. Their age is calculated using the date of their final 2020 match. In the case of a pre-taped match, this list uses the date the performers actually wrestled, not the date the match aired on TV or PPV. Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
#10 WWE RAW Superstar Shelton Benjamin
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 39
- Final 2020 match: WWE RAW on 12/28/2020 - The Hurt Business vs. The Hardy Bros and The New Day
- Age during that match: 45 years, 5 months and 19 days
It definitely doesn't look like it, but three members of The Hurt Business are in their 40s. Bobby Lashley barely missed the Top 10, as he's 44 years old. Benjamin and MVP both made the list, though.
"The Gold Standard" spent the first six months of 2020 as a wrestler who rarely found success on WWE programming. But by the end of the year, he held the WWE RAW Tag Team Championship as a member of The Hurt Business.
His athletic ability and his impressive technical skills allow him to wrestle much younger performers with ease. If Benjamin stays healthy, he could continue on this path for several years.
#9 WWE legend Santino Marella (as Santina Marella)
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 1
- Final/only 2020 match: WWE Royal Rumble 2020 - Women's Royal Rumble match
- Age during that match: 45 years, 10 months and 12 days
This might be ridiculous, but the records say that the 29th entrant of the 2020 WWE Women's Royal Rumble match was "Santina Marella". WWE chose to give the fans a comedic act instead of an actual woman wrestler in this big match. This decision received mixed-to-negative reactions from fans and critics alike.
2020 was the second time "Santina" appeared; at WWE WrestleMania 25, "she" won the "Miss WrestleMania" Battle Royal by last eliminating Beth Phoenix. The "Santina Marella" gimmick lasted two months (April-June 2009) before "she" was fired (in storyline), and Santino appeared again as himself for five more years.
In the 2020 Women's Royal Rumble match, "she" only lasted one minute before eliminating "herself", making Santino Marella one of the oldest competitors who participated in a match during 2020, though he didn't perform a single maneuver.
#8 WWE legend Rey Mysterio
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 21
- Final 2020 match: WWE SmackDown on 12/4/2020 - Big E, Daniel Bryan & Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, Sami Zayn & Shinsuke Nakamura
- Age during that match: 45 years, 11 months and 23 days
Almost six years ago, WWE legend Rey Mysterio's knees were in bad condition, and his body looked out of shape. He wrestled sporadically on the independent scene, and his career as a full-time wrestler seemed to be in jeopardy. But he eventually returned to the WWE, and he has enjoyed a career renaissance.
He recently had a successful feud with "The Messiah" Seth Rollins, and he introduced his son Dominik Mysterio and his daughter Aalyah Mysterio to the WWE Universe. Rey is currently waiting for a new storyline in 2021.
The high-flying veteran is as quick and agile as ever, and if his surgically repaired knees don't give him more troubles in the future he might even have some title runs left in him, who knows!
#7 WWE legend Christian
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 1
- Final/only 2020 match: WWE RAW on 6/15/20 - Unsanctioned match vs. Randy Orton
- Age during that match: 46 years, 6 months and 16 days
Frustrated by Randy Orton's actions against his friend, Edge during "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," Christian decided to fight for his pride against "The Viper. This bout came six years after his last wrestling match in 2014.
In reality, Christian was in no condition to wrestle an actual match, so WWE took a different route. Ric Flair interfered and neutralized him with a low blow right after the bell.
Orton then Punted Christian and pinned him to end the match. As a result, Christian became Orton's latest victim at the time.
During his final run as an in-ring performer, "Captain Charisma" suffered a series of injuries that forced him to retire. He has moved onto his post-wrestling career, but he has remained an active member of the WWE Universe.
#6 WWE legend Edge
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 3
- Final 2020 match: WWE Backlash - Edge vs. Randy Orton
- Age during that match: 46 years, 6 months and 8 days
The beloved "Rated-R Superstar" only had three matches during 2020, but they were all memorable and special. First, he electrified the audience with his surprise return at WWE Royal Rumble. Then, he fought in a brutal Last Man Standing match against his friend-turned-rival, Randy Orton at WrestleMania 36.
Finally, after weeks of verbal abuse from Orton, the rivals had the "Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" at WWE Backlash. To ensure that the match lived up to the fans' expectations, the company taped it a week earlier. With his age on the day it was taped, Edge enters this Top 10 list.
Orton won the match, and he arguably came out on the winning side of the rivalry. Unfortunately, Edge tore his triceps during the match. He is still recovering, and he'll probably be out of action for a few more months.
#5 WWE RAW Superstar MVP
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 25
- Final 2020 match: WWE RAW on 12/28/2020 - The Hurt Business vs. The Hardy Bros and The New Day
- Age during that match: 47 years and 2 months
Two members of The Hurt Business are on this list. MVP, a former WWE United States Champion, is the oldest member of the stable, and he's still an active member of the WWE RAW roster.
At this point in his career, MVP is the brain rather than the muscle for The Hurt Business. But his physical condition is still remarkable. He performs at the top of his game whenever he has to. After all, he wrestled 25 matches in 2020, which ranks him second to Shelton Benjamin (39 matches) on this list. He remains one of the featured players on the red brand.
MVP is also very good with the microphone, so he could easily transition into a full-time role as manager whenever he decides to retire from in-ring competition.
#4 WWE legend Big Show
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 6
- Final 2020 match: WWE RAW on 7/20/20 - Unsanctioned match vs Randy Orton
- Age during that match: 48 years, 5 months and 12 days
Former WWE Champion Randy Orton truly lived up to his old "Legend Killer" moniker in 2020, as he neutralized three veterans: he took out Edge, Christian and the Big Show.
Seeking revenge for his friends, Edge and Christian, the Big Show tried to fight Orton for weeks. He even teamed up with The Viking Raiders in order to take out Andrade and Angel Garza when they stood in his way.
Big Show finally faced Orton in an Unsanctioned Match in July. Despite the giant's best efforts, "The Viper" gained the upper hand and hit him with a career-threatening Punt. This vicious strike put the Big Show back on the shelf.
The Big Show returned in a non-wrestling capacity later in the year. He helped Drew McIntyre defeat Orton at WWE Clash of Champions.
#3 WWE RAW Superstar R-Truth
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 17
- Final 2020 official match: WWE RAW on 11/9/20 - WWE 24/7 Title 7-Way match
- Age during that match: 48 years, 9 months and 21 days
R-Truth seems to be frozen in time, as he seemingly never ages. He's 48 years old, but he still appears almost every week on WWE television. He constantly loses and regains his precious WWE 24/7 Championship under every crazy comedic circumstance one can (or can't) imagine. He also competes (somewhat) regularly in actual matches.
R-Truth has been a member of the WWE roster for 12 straight years, and he's one of the most reliable wrestlers in WWE's modern era. Main eventers and champions come and go, but R-Truth is always there as the never-aging cornerstone of the mid-card.
As of November 22, 2020, he is the reigning WWE 24/7 Champion. R-Truth has held the title countless times, and by the looks of it, he will continue to entertain the fans for years to come.
#2 WWE legend Goldberg
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 2
- Final 2020 match: Wrestlemania 36 - Goldberg vs. Braun Strowman
- Age during that match: 53 years, 2 months and 27 days
WWE legend Goldberg was a performer with limited in-ring ability even in his prime, but he still cashes-in his "indestructible" gimmick that made him widely popular during his heyday.
Because age has taken its toll on his body, Goldberg can only work short matches at this point in this career. But WWE still wants to use him because he remains an iconic star. That's why Goldberg got a clean win over The Fiend in Saudi Arabia in 2020. This decision infuriated many fans, but he went on to drop the WWE Universal Championship to Braun Strowman at WrestleMania 36.
Goldberg hasn't wrestled a match since he took this loss. But if WWE decides to use him again, the company should make sure he's fit to compete. Many fans still remember how Goldberg almost broke The Undertaker's neck in their disastrous match in 2019.
#1 WWE legend The Undertaker
- No. of TV/PPV matches in 2020: 2
- Final 2020 match: Wrestlemania 36 - Boneyard match vs AJ Styles
- Age during that match: 55 years and 1 day
WWE's option for The Undertaker's final match was incredible. "The Phenom" competed in a cinematic bout by facing AJ Styles in an unforgettable Boneyard Match at WrestleMania 36.
"The Phenom" filmed with AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows and the WWE crew for several hours straight. Their efforts produced what many consider to be the first cinematic match in WWE history. In doing so, WWE turned this match into a mini-movie. It gave The Undertaker a memorable finale for his legendary career.
The Undertaker won the match by literally burying Styles. He then rode off into the sunset. It was the perfect send-off for the legend. Some fans want to see him compete one last time, but he revealed that this match was his last. If that's the case, it was the perfect way to go out.
