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.

#2. The Hot Rod hangs up his kilt

Piper watched on in glee as Brutus Beefcake cut Adonis' hair.
Piper watched on in glee as Brutus Beefcake cut Adonis' hair.

One of the most prolific talkers in WWE history, it's amazing that Rowdy Roddy Piper never had a reign as the WWF Champion.

Returning to the WWF in 1986, the former villainous Hot Rod was now one of WWE's most popular stars, though his Piper's Pit show faced competition in the form of Adrian Adonis' Flower Shop.

Meeting in a hair vs. hair match at WrestleMania 3, Piper knew going in that this would be his last hurrah with the company.

After 15 years of competing, and a Hollywood career just around the corner, Piper was able to say goodbye to the fans with a huge win, embarrassing the adorable one.

Though he'd have very brief returns years later, this match is considered the true goodbye to Piper's legendary tenure.

Teddy Long snaps when Swerve Strickland's race is brought up HERE

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