3 Children of WWE Superstars who quit wrestling and 2 who became megastars

Pro-wrestling's rich and storied history has seen a long string of legends and Hall of Famers grace the squared circle with their presence. Over the course of the past several decades, WWE has given the fans some of the biggest Superstars in the business.

Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and John Cena are just a few of the greatest Superstars to ever step foot in the ring. In many cases, the children of WWE greats go on to have careers as pro-wrestlers as well, following in the footsteps of their fathers or mothers.

Some of these children end up becoming major stars and even surpass their parents' legacies in a few cases. On the other hand, there are a few who fail to make an impact and end up leaving the business.

Let's take a look at 3 children of WWE Superstars who gave up on the business and 2 who became megastars.

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#5 Noelle Foley (forced to give up due to injuries)

Mick and Noelle Foley

Noelle Foley is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer and Hardcore legend Mick Foley. She initially planned to carry on her father's legacy and had participated in a WWE tryout at the Performance Center a few years ago. The same was highlighted in the "Holy Foley!" show that aired on the WWE Network back in 2016-17.

Back in 2018, Mick Foley had a chat with Wrestling Inc. and revealed that his daughter had stopped pursuing a career in pro-wrestling after suffering an injury.

No, she got banged up quite a bit. Injured, not just banged up but injured.

Noelle's real-life boyfriend, Frank The Clown, opened up on her concussion issues earlier this year. For a long time now, Noelle has been quite active on social media, especially on her Instagram handle. Noelle regularly promotes brands and chronicles her travel adventures via pictures on her account.

#4 Randy Orton (became a megastar)

Randy Orton

Bob Orton is a WWE Hall of Famer and was one of the most despised heels of the 80s. He was in Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff's corner when the villainous duo faced Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the main event of WrestleMania 1 in 1985.

Orton's son, Randy, made his way to WWE's main roster in 2002 after a brief stint in OVW. Orton soon began making waves on the main roster and was added to Triple H's faction, Evolution. In a matter of two years, he had become the youngest World Champion in WWE history and went on to face The Undertaker at WrestleMania a year later.

Over the next decade or so, Orton won numerous WWE and World titles, whilst also headlining several WrestleMania shows. He is still a mainstay in WWE and one of the most respected veterans in the business. Orton is a sure-fire future Hall of Famer who has managed to make a bigger impact in the business than his father.

#3 Ted Dibiase Jr. (quit after a brief stint in wrestling)

Ted Dibiase Jr.

After a two-year stint with Florida Championship Wrestling, Ted Dibiase Jr. was called up to the main roster. He formed an alliance with Cody Rhodes and the duo soon joined forces with Randy Orton, creating Legacy. The trio ran roughshod on the RAW roster for over a year and had heated rivalries with the likes of McMahons and DX.

On the Road to WrestleMania 26 in 2010, Cody and Dibiase broke up with Orton, leading to a Triple Threat match at The Show of Shows, which The Viper eventually won.

Dibiase didn't do much of note after Legacy disbanded. He parted ways with WWE in 2013 and stated that he wanted to spend more time with his closed ones. Dibiase then had a short stint on the independent scene. He had two more in-ring matches four years later for Pro Wrestling EGO. Dibiase went on to focus on other ventures and business opportunities. The former WWE Superstar is now the Vice President of Business Development for a firm named One Life.

#2 The Rock (became a megastar)

The Rock

Rocky Johnson was a popular mid-card act in WWE back in the day. His son made his way to WWE in the mid-90s and was soon berated by the WWE Universe for being incredibly bland. His persona was tweaked a bit and he turned into an on-screen villain, now calling himself The Rock. His obnoxious, self-centered personality soon became a hit with the fans at the time and helped him cement himself as one of the most popular acts in WWE history.

The Rock's rivalry with Stone Cold Steve Austin is regarded by many fans as the greatest feud of all time. The duo squared off at WrestleMania on three separate occasions. The Rock's mic skills helped him bag some roles in Hollywood, and he never looked back. Today, he is one of the biggest celebrities in the world, has an Instagram following of almost 200 million fans, and is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. The Rock has, without a doubt, surpassed his father in terms of achievements and popularity.

#1 Richie Steamboat (forced to give up due to injuries)

Richie Steamboat

Ricky Steamboat is one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step foot inside a WWE ring. His WrestleMania 3 encounter against "Macho Man" Randy Savage is regarded by many as one of the greatest wrestling matches in history. Steamboat had a series of battles with Ric Flair during his prime, which has now gained cult status.

His son, Richie Steamboat, signed a contract with WWE in 2009 and was sent to Florida Championship Wrestling. Fans had seen him on TV several times while he was a kid. He appeared at WrestleMania 4 and was dubbed as The Little Dragon. He also appeared in WCW later when Ricky Steamboat was signed with the promotion.

Richie had a 4-year stint in WWE, where he competed on the NXT and FCW brands for the entirety of his career. During a match with Kassius Ohno, Richie injured his back. This was it for him in regards to a pro-wrestling career and he was released by WWE a year later. Ricky Steamboat confirmed in 2015 that his son had to give up on wrestling due to his injury.