5 WWE Superstars who retired at WrestleMania

Austin last competed in a losing effort to The Rock at WrestleMania 19.
Austin last competed in a losing effort to The Rock at WrestleMania 19.

#3. "I Quit!"

Bradshaw hung up his boots in his native Texas.
Bradshaw hung up his boots in his native Texas.

John 'Bradshaw' Layfield is a lot of things. He's a former WWE Champion, a financial analyst, an obscenely wealthy man, and according to some reports, a known hazer.

But at WrestleMania 25, JBL added quitter to that list.

Capturing the Intercontinental Championship for the first time just weeks ago, Bradshaw was full of confidence when he returned home to his native Texas, and berated the live crowd.

Promising victory over Rey Mysterio, this was one guarantee he wouldn't keep, as Rey (dressed as Heath Ledger's Joker) defeated the Wall Street star in 21 seconds.

Frustrated at being nationally embarrassed, Bradshaw was at a loss for words, before screaming "I QUIT!", and walking away.

Now, a decade later, Bradshaw has kept good to his promise, but can still be found doing various projects for the company outside of the ring.

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