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WWE has focused on creating future stars in recent years. As a result, several new faces arrive on the scene, and all of them hope to become be the next big thing.
As with any job, the retirement age for WWE Superstars will come at some point. It's up to every individual to decide whether they are willing to accept it. Many fans believed that they'd never see The Undertaker hang up his boots. But earlier this year, "The Deadman" gave his Final Farewell at WWE Survivor Series.
There are several current WWE stars who could follow in his footsteps in the coming years. Some of WWE's top stars could retire sooner rather than later.
#5. Former 14-time WWE World Champion Triple H
Triple H has dominated the wrestling world for well over two decades. He is a 14-time World Champion, and he's done it all. There was a time when "The Game" was the measuring stick of the WWE. But the company has moved on, and "The King of Kings" has now found a new prominent role behind the scenes.
Triple H is now "The Godfather of NXT", though he's still appears on WWE programming when the occasion calls for it. His last televised wrestling match came back at Super Showdown in June 2019. In this bout, he lost to Randy Orton.
"The Game" has made several appearances since that match. He was part of The Undertaker's Final Farewell segment at WWE Survivor Series. But he hasn't wrestled a match in over a year. Triple H is 51, so he might decide to retire from in-ring competition soon. In doing so, he could concentrate on building the WWE's future in NXT.
Most fans believed that Triple H's final match would come at WrestleMania because it'd be the perfect place for a send-off. The last time "The Game" competed at WrestleMania was in 2019. There, he defeated Batista in a No Holds Barred match with the help of two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Ric Flair.
Triple H opted not to compete at WWE WrestleMania 36. But he might decide to wrestle at next year's Showcase of the Immortals. If he does, it could be the last time he laces up his boots.
#4. WWE's Largest Athlete, The Big Show
Many WWE fans believed that The Big Show had tasted his final piece of in-ring action in 2017. He lost to Braun Strowman, and he left the company in order to undergo hip surgery.
Surprisingly, this loss somewhat motivated The Big Show. He has since gotten into impressive shape, and he has spent the last few years looking for opportunities in WWE. He has also found success as an actor.
But the company has so much talent on the main roster that even a legend like The Big Show found it hard to find a place in the current landscape.
Still, The Big Show got a chance to shine earlier this year during a brief storyline with Randy Orton. He even wrestled Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship in an unexpected return to the main event scene.
The Big Show has been focused on an acting career in recent years, and he had his own show on Netflix called "The Big Show Show." But this program was cancelled earlier this year. An acting career could provide the 48-year-old with the future career path that he needs in order to hang up his wrestling boots in the coming years.
#3. WWE's Charismatic Enigma, Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy has already been wrestling for over two decades. When he debuted for WWE, he lied about his age so he could get a match against Razor Ramon when he was just 15 years old.
Hardy has become one of the most unique and exciting stars in the business. He's a living legend who has become known for taking big risks inside and outside of the ring.
The former WWE Champion has a family now, so he's probably looking forward to watching his two daughters grow up. In recent years, Hardy has somewhat toned down his wrestling style to protect himself. But he still takes some incredibly dangerous bumps in the ring.
Hardy himself has talked about retirement. He's aware that his career won't last forever. Ending his career on his terms might prevent him from spending his retirement years in a lot of pain.
Hardy recently revealed that he wants to train his daughters to be the future of the business if that's the path they choose to take. But he also said that he wants to continue to follow his artistic passion with his band and his other interests.
#2. Former WWE Champion AJ Styles
AJ Styles has only been part of the WWE roster for about five years. But the former world champion has been rising through the business for over 20 years.
Styles originally made a name for himself in IMPACT Wrestling before WWE finally signed him to a contract. He made his WWE debut in the 2016 Royal Rumble match.
Styles has become one of WWE's most dependable stars, but much like many other wrestlers in the company, Styles has a family. He has always been outspoken about how he wants to retire and spend time with his children.
Right now, Styles is able to catch his son's football games on Friday nights now that he's moved back over to WWE RAW. That being said, "The Phenomenal One" recently signed a five-year deal.
Styles noted publicly after he signed this new deal that it would be the final contract in his career. When it comes to an end, he has said that he he will walk away from WWE and perhaps wrestling as a whole.
#1. WWE Legend Kane
Kane is a sure-fire WWE Hall of Famer. But the WWE star currently spends much of his time working as the Mayor of Knox County. Kane remains an active member of the WWE roster because "The Devil's Favorite Demon" hasn't actually retired from the company yet.
Kane has returned to WWE numerous times since he became an elected official. This November, at WWE Survivor Series, Kane appeared in character and full costume. He was there to support The Undertaker's Final Farewell, but by wearing his costume, Kane made it clear that he still hasn't retired.
Kane and The Undertaker go hand in hand, so it's unlikely that fans will see Kane making many more appearances without his "brother." But given his legendary career, "The Big Red Machine" still deserves to have a farewell of his own.
As a few different characters, Kane has been part of the WWE roster for 25 years. The 53-year-old under Kane's mask is probably thinking about hanging up his wrestling boots soon. That way, he can take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame.
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