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Good health makes wealth is a widely accepted statement proven accurate by the countless individuals that have put it into practice. This motto is something that nearly every single athlete in the wrestling industry has adopted, as great physical condition is a guaranteed (almost) ticket to stardom.
We have seen wrestlers like Dean Ambrose and Jinder Mahal take the initiative in changing their physique. However, Ambrose and Mahal are young men compared to the wrestlers on this list. Even though these wrestlers are proven veterans for more than twenty years, many of them still look incredible after such a long tenure in the industry.
From former World Champions to proven midcarders, this list demonstrates no matter your status; you can make your health a priority. Therefore, let's look at five Superstars over the age of forty that are in the best shape of their lives.
#7 R-Truth
How is R-Truth over forty years old? It feels like Truth has been on our television screens for what feels like a relatively short time. However, it's quite unbelievable that R-Truth has been wrestling for more than twenty years.
From the indies to TNA, Truth has made strides everywhere he's been, but his current tenure in the WWE might be his most impactful. It's even more surprising to note that Truth and his 24/7 Title have been a saving grace for WWE TV over the past few months.
From defending the title forty-thousand feet in the air to winning it for the umpteenth time in Drake Maverick's honeymoon suite, Truth has proven himself as one of WWE's most influential and reliable stars.
While the focus might be on Truth's green and gold title, no one realizes that this is a 47-year-old man who could be mistaken for a 20-year-old. R-Truth might be in the best physical condition of his life, but career-wise he has finally found his form.
#6 John Cena
For as long as wrestling fans have known John Cena, he has always been in great shape. The leader of the Cenation has been the poster boy of WWE for more than ten years.
However, what many people don't realize is that Cena is no longer young, but a 42-year-old man. Cena never lets age stop him from achieving his body goals, as we recently saw him go from his usual super jacked-up look to a more lean and efficient physique.
This transformation came after Cena was training for his new film, and fans can only admire this man's dedication towards his craft. Whether it's wrestling, TV or film, Cena always puts his best foot forward, and at his age, that is impressive.
#5 Robert Roode
When Robert Roode debuted in the WWE, many fans had high hopes from the former TNA veteran. Though many of the expectations fans had are as of now unfulfilled, Roode still has a good chance of reaching his peak in the company.
However, WWE needs to make sure that they utilize Roode's talent quickly, as the former NXT Champion isn't getting any younger. Even though Roode is 42 years old, he still performs gracefully, and Roode's incredible physique is responsible for that.
#4 Sheamus
When Sheamus debuted in WWE, many fans thought that the ECW newbie couldn't be anything more than an upper midcard heel. From defeating Daniel Bryan in eighteen seconds at WrestleMania XXVIII to winning his fourth World Title, Sheamus has enjoyed tremendous success in the company.
One can only imagine how big of a push the "Celtic Warrior" would receive if he returned to the ring. At a ripe age of 42, Sheamus is in the best form of his career. After taking time away from the road, Sheamus recently started a fitness channel on YouTube, and this explains his fantastic physical progression.
#3 The Big Show
The Big Show has always been the biggest guy in the WWE for as long as wrestling fans can remember. WWE has always billed Show as a five hundred pound monster for most of his career, but all this changed towards the end of 2017.
Photos started circulating online that Big Show began cutting down his weight and getting lean for an in-ring return. Therefore, when Big Show returned to the ring to take on Braun Strowman on an episode of RAW in 2017, fans were genuinely excited.
Over that period of Show's transformation, fans witnessed the giant put on some of the best matches of his career against Strowman. The most memorable one was that ring breaking contest which certified Strowman as a future World Champion. Moreover, it's surprising to note that Big Show accomplished all this at the tender age of 47.
#2 AJ Styles
Most Superstars on this list have improved their physique over the years. However, AJ Styles has been in the minority when it comes to staying at his peak physique condition for more than twenty years.
The former WWE Champion being at the height of his physical condition at 42 is quite impressive. This becomes more impressive when you note that Styles is arguably the best wrestler in the world. When wrestlers usually reach the age of 40, their in-ring abilities slowly decline. A wrestler's body can only take so much pain in the squared circle, and Styles is one of the few performers excelling at this stage in his career. It seems like the US and former WWE Champion could go for another decade in his peak physical form.
#1 Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley's body is often described as the most magnificent in the world by his former manager, Lio Rush. While Lio's promos are considered hilarious banter, one can't deny the peak physical form Lashley is in right now.
Many thought Lashley's return would see him contest dream matches against the likes of Brock Lesnar - as who wouldn't pay to see these two behemoths going at it? However, WWE has not always been so kind to the former US Champion since his return to the company.
We have seen Lashley pushed in every narrative except the stories fans genuinely want to witness, and that is somewhat disappointing. Nevertheless, Lashley is a jacked-up powerhouse at the age of 43, and one can only hope he gets a deserving push when he returns from injury.
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