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The WWE is the biggest wrestling company in the world and this means that it also has the largest roster in pro-wrestling. Many wrestlers spend decades with the company due to it's status as the best place to be in the business, however the large roster means that we are likely to see a number of retirements each year.
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Most WWE Superstars are able to wrestle well into their forties, however wrestlers are now putting a much greater emphasis on their health due to the affects caused by wrestling over time. So here are four wrestler's who have had fantastic career's in the WWE, but may be set to retire in 2019.
#4 Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy is currently on hiatus from the WWE due to the injuries he has sustained from wrestling for nearly 30 years. During his temporarily absence, the 44-year-old has continually hinted at an in ring return, however it is likely that Hardy will call it quits at some point in 2019.
The North Carolina native has had a long and successful career, and it is likely that he will now want to spend more time with his young family. The WWE also seems open to Hardy having a backstage role at the company, as reports have suggested that he has been shadowing producers throughout the back end of 2018. Hopefully, we will see one last Woken Matt storyline, before Hardy is deservedly handed a spot in the Hall of Fame.
#3 Big Show
The Big Show has been a pivotal member of the WWE roster since joining the company in the late 1990's. In a nearly two-decade run, the World's Largest Athlete has won nearly every belt the company has to offer, including the WWE Championship on two separate occasions.
The 46-year-old has reached the point where he has done it all with the WWE. His air time has been drastically reduced over the last few years due to Injuries that have caused the wrestler to miss events. Due to his age and the build up of injuries, Big Show may decide to end his incredible career over the next 12 months.
#2 Kane
Kane has recently had a spike of WWE appearances, with the 51-year-old set for the upcoming event in Saudi Arabia, while he also appeared at the Super Show-Down show in Australia. The wrestler is now into his 50's and his new political career may affect his ability to wrestle going forward.
The WWE has donated money to the Knoxville Public Safety Foundation for Kane's wrestling appearances, however because of the high stakes of politics, critics may soon target the mayor of Knoxville due to his wrestling activities. Kane may ultimately decide to walk away from the ring and focus on his political career, as he has already been scrutinised for his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia.
#1 Jeff Hardy
Nobody in wrestling has put their body on the line like Jeff Hardy. The Charismatic Enigma was one of the youngest wrestlers in WWE history, and despite only being 41, Hardy has been wrestling professionally for nearly 25 years. During this time, Hardy has performed in some of the most entertaining, but dangerous matches in WWE history.
Jeff Hardy himself has openly stated that he is thinking about retirement, however expressed his desire to have one final run as champion before retiring. The wrestler is known to deal with permanent injuries due to his daredevil approach, so Hardy will likely look to put his health first and walk away from wrestling by the end of 2019.
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