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Okay, so it's no secret that wrestling really takes its toll on the body. By virtue, the longer a wrestler performs for, and the older they get, the less attractive it should be to watch as they may miss a step or not be able to stay in great shape for as long.
Well, there are a load of Superstars in WWE who prove that longevity can definitely be achieved - and these five over 40s prove it.
Honourable mentions here go to the veterans of the game like Kane, Goldust and Big Show who are all over 45 and still put on good matches several times per year.
For the purpose of this, though, I've chosen five men who are on television almost every week and, to the untrained eye, you'd never think were over 40. I should also mention Brock Lesnar, he doesn't make the list because he's not full time - but is also in great shape and over 40. For this reason, Chris Jericho also misses out. When Y2J is back in WWE, he will definitely make the list!
One more honourable mention goes to Samoa Joe who is 39 years old at the time of writing, but I'm sure he won't mind missing out.
#5 Bobby Roode
Well, this one may not come to a surprise for some, but to any wrestling fans who watch WWE exclusively, it might be pretty shocking to discover that Bobby Roode is 40 years old, soon to be 41 on May 11th.
While Roode is still in the infancy of his main roster run, and even his WWE career really, he's seemingly taken on new life since joining WWE in April 2016. The Glorious persona has definitely revamped the veteran performer from his TNA days - and he's never looked better!
Age is definitely just a number for Bobby Roode, and we could see him around for many years to come.
#4 Jeff Hardy
While Jeff Hardy only reached the grand old age of 40 in August, it has to be noted that he is renowned for taking some absolutely incredible bumps during his lengthy career.
When you work in a style such as Jeff has in a career spanning three decades, you either slow down or life in the ring slows you down - but Jeff Hardy seems to completely disprove that every time he's in the ring. Whether it be something that looks as simple as a Swanton Bomb or hurling himself off of ladders, this tag team maestro puts his body through a great ordeal every time he steps into the squared circle - and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
#3 Matt Hardy
This one may cause some controversy, especially given that I've put him higher than his younger brother Jeff.
Matt Hardy, though, is one of those truly unique men who found his calling as a singles Superstar after leaving WWE. So much so, that it got him back in WWE and even convinced WWE to completely roll with his new character!
Yes, Matt is a bit more grizzled and older looking than before, but his work - both character and in-ring - are arguably at an all-time high!
With Matt Hardy producing incredible work at the ripe old age of 43, you'd have to think that the Lake of Reincarnation is definitely garnering water from the fountain of youth.
#2 John Cena
John Cena. Maybe THE biggest name in the world of wrestling right now, and a man who transcends the industry.
It's pretty crazy to think that John Cena is soon to be 41 years old when you watch him in the ring. The 16-time World Champion is in the shape of his life and puts on a classic almost every time he steps inside the squared circle, with whoever he steps in the ring with.
While he may not have as many matches as he used to, there's no doubt that John Cena is still a man who, when he's part of WWE, he puts absolutely everything into it. Out of the ring? Well, his work ethic is second to none. He's the record Make-A-Wish granter with over 550 wishes granted to date and a pretty incredible acting career too - with only The Rock and Batista seeing more success in Hollywood.
While John Cena may be "slowing down" by way of taking more time off from WWE, there's no doubt this man has truly found the fountain of youth.
#1 AJ Styles
Well, what is there to say about AJ Styles?
If you watch the WWE Champion in the ring and know NOTHING about him, the only thing that might even hint that this man isn't in his twenties is his incredible experience - but the athleticism, the intensity and the work rate are never at anything less than 100% when it comes to The Phenomenal One.
AJ Styles turns 41 in the summer and, at 38, many people thought he'd never even make it to WWE. The truth is, it would have been WWE's loss had that not been the case.
Styles' first two years in WWE has been, well, nothing short of phenomenal. From an incredible rivalry with John Cena to being probably the main reason many people tune in to SmackDown Live, it seems like AJ has done it all - yet he still has so much to offer.
The WWE Champion goes face to face with Shinsuke Nakamura (who's two years too young to be on this list) at WrestleMania in a match that is the epitome of the phrase "dream match", and there's still plenty left in the tank and many more to go.
Might we see AJ Styles vs Daniel Bryan in the future? Time will only tell, and AJ still looks to have plenty of it on his side!
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