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On this day, 100 years ago, something truly exceptional happened. The guns fell silent across Europe, and World War 1 came to an end.
Beginning in 1914, the Great War, as it was known due to its size, killed an estimated 37 million people, both those fighting and those at home.
Unfortunately, this 'war to end all wars', did not live up to that name, as 21 years later, World War 2 would commence in 1939, lasting six years before it ended in 1945.
Today, on this Remembrance Day, a century after the gunfire stopped, we honor all those who have given their lives for the universal sense of freedom, and all of those who at some point in their lives, helped to preserve our way of life.
Here are five WWE Superstars who served in the military.
#5. Kevin Nash
Kevin Nash has something of a complex relationship with the WWE Universe. Some see him as one of the most interesting and talented big men of all time, whilst others see him as a factor behind the downfall of WCW.
But before entering the squared circle, Nash would play NCAA Basketball, even in Europe. After an injury ended his sporting career, Nash joined the U.S. Military.
The man who would later be known as Diesel joined the 202nd Military Police Company, and was later stationed at a NATO facility.
After serving overseas, the 7-footer would return to the U.S. and begin a successful career as a professional wrestler.
Joining the WWF in 1993, it wasn't long before Big Daddy Cool would taste championship gold, including winning the WWF Championship at a house show in 1994, the last time the title changed hands at a non-Televised event.
His accolades led to Nash being very rightly inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015.
#4. Bobby Lashley
Growing up, Bobby Lashley had the military lifestyle introduced to him at an early age, with his father being an Army Drill Sergeant.
Moving from one military base to another, the Lashley family eventually settled at Fort Riley in Kansas, where the future Destroyer would get his first taste of amateur wrestling.
Upon growing up, Lashley would follow in his father's footsteps, entering the United States Military in its Air Force division.
During his three years in the Air Force, Lashley would get a real knack for amateur wrestling, winning silver and gold medals at the International Military Sports Council's freestyle wrestling event.
These skills were later put to use in 2005, when Lashley joined the WWE, winning the United States Championship in 2006, and holding the ECW World Championship on two occasions.
Now back in WWE, Lashley is hoping to once again wear championship gold in the near future.
#3. 'Road Dogg' Jesse James
The Road Dogg's road to the WWE was certainly a long one. As the son of 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong, the youngster certainly had a lot to live up to, even before he stepped into the squared circle.
But after competing in his first match in 1986, the D O Double-G would enlist in the United States Marine Corps, serving a tour of duty overseas.
After leaving the Corps, Road Dogg would resume his dream of wrestling, first competing in World Championship Wrestling, then Smokey Mountain, before reaching the WWF.
As a WWF Superstar, Road Dogg had a ton of success, but was most prominent during the Attitude Era, teaming with Billy Gunn as the New Age Outlaws, with the pair later joining D-Generation X in 1998.
Nowadays, Road Dogg can be found working backstage for WWE, as one of the creative talents for SmackDown Live.
#2. Lacey Evans
In 2016, Lacey Evans joined the WWE, showcasing her impressive physique and a dominant offense.
But even before joining the company's developmental brand, Evans was a dominant force as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Joining at age 19, Evans would serve in the Corps for five years, with the NXT Superstar earning her bachelor's degree and starting her own construction company whilst on duty.
Serving in the Corps SWAT Team, a unit similar to that of civilian SWAT teams, it was here that she would get introduced to pro wrestling via a staff sergeant, who also worked at a promoter at an independent show.
Evans clearly impressed the staff sergeant, as she became a regular attendee at the shows, and received her first booking at the second show.
Even in NXT, Evans shows her military history proudly, wearing several military-themed attires to the ring.
#1. Sgt Slaughter
Arguably the most patriotic WWF Superstar of all time, Sgt. Slaughter represented the red, white and blue throughout his wrestling career, asides one brief heel turn in the early 1990s.
But before wrestling, Slaughter, real name Robert Remus would enter the United States Marine Corps, which is where he reportedly earned the Sgt. Slaughter nickname, no doubt for his intense training and strong words for recruits.
After leaving the Corps, Slaughter would join the AWA, before joining the WWF in 1980, returning multiple times for later runs with the company.
These runs would help Slaughter earn his induction into the 2004 WWE Hall of Fame.
The former Marine was also immortalized in animated form, appearing in the G.I. Joe cartoons, with Slaughter being one of the show's most popular action figures of all time.
Even to this day, Slaughter lets his sense of patriotism show, making sporadic appearances for the company at a variety of events.
