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Wrestlers saying goodbye has always been an emotional experience. Fans bid farewell to a part of their life, while the wrestlers say goodbye to their entire career.
Sometimes WWE provides them with emotional storylines, sometimes it doesn't. A proper send-off always remains memorable in the minds of the fans.
In this article, we take a look at 5 greatest ways WWE superstars bowed out of the business.
#1. Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels had been on an absolute tear ever since his return to the WWE. When his rivalry with The Undertaker was reignited, everyone knew they were going to witness something special.
His kayfabe growing frustrations because if being unable to beat the Deadman all but pointed towards a retirement match. The two legends put on an absolute banger of a match, with Michaels coming dangerously close to ending the mythical Streak.
When he was pinned, the crowd went. There wasn't a single dry eye anywhere in the entire arena.
Michaels waved his fans goodbye while soaking in the adoration for one last time, bringing down the curtain on an eventful, yet illustrious career.
#2. Razor Ramon
Scott Hall was one of the most important figures in the Attitude Era. He, along with Hogan and Nash were always the major players.
So when news began to circulate about his deteriorating health, everyone was concerned. Thankfully, DDP came to his rescue and brought him back from the jaws of death.
His Hall of Fame appearance was an emotional one, as everyone knew what circumstances he had faced. The fact that he could make it to his HOF induction alive and resembling the Hall of old melted people's hearts. His induction speech remains of the most inspirational HOF speeches of all time.
#3. Ric Flair
Ric Flair, although older than the other superstars, was an active performer till late. So when When Vince Mcmahon put up a retirement stipulation on every match that Ric Flair had, everyone, knew that it was leading up to a retirement match at Wrestlemania.
Expectations were understandably high when Shawn Michaels was announced to battle Ric Flair at Wrestlemania. While the outcome was never in doubt, the match was as emotional as they come. It was a form of storytelling brilliance by both Flair and Michaels.
When Michaels pinned him for the 3-count, he left the ring quickly, giving the Nature Boy the deserving spotlight. His retirement send-off on RAW was an emotional ride, with even The Undertaker breaking character to pay his respect to the Nature Boy.
#4. Edge
Edge was on an absolute tear in 2011, putting on great matches and establishing himself as a top player. But fate dealt him a cruel hand when medical reports indicated that his neck injuries were more serious than imagined. He had to retire from active competition immediately, or he'd run the risk of being wheelchair-bound.
An emotional Edge came out on RAW to break the news to the WWE Universe.
Holding back tears and trying not to break down, Edge cut an emotional and heartfelt promo. He thanked his fans for supporting him, as he explained his neck injuries. Everyone gave him a well-deserved standing ovation.
Edge soaked in the ovation, as the decorated superstar hung up his boots forever, that too at the peak of his career.
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