Tag: Retirement

TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MARCH 15th: Danny Hodge Is Forced...

Danny Hodge relinquishes the NWA World Junior Heavyweight title, and retires from professional wrestling after breaking his neck in a severe auto accident

IN MEMORIAM: SAM MUCHNICK

Remembering the life of the longtime St. Louis promoter & NWA President, who helped shape the sport for a generation, and passed away on this day in 1998

TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… SEPT. 20th: The Final Stand for...

One of professional wrestling's most storied careers comes to an end due to an unfortunate injury at Night of Champions

TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… AUGUST 31st: Terry Funk retires ‘FOREVER’

A very spry, 38-year-old Terry Funk gives his famous FIRST retirement speech in Japan, memorably shouting "forever" over and over into the microphone

BLEACHER REPORT: What’s Next for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Future After Retiring...

Many had expected Lesnar to return to UFC for at least one fight with Daniel Cormier, but now it appears his schedule is wide open...

THE MY 1-2-3 CENTS PODCAST – 03.18.2019: Kurt Angle’s WrestleMania

This week, host Kevin Hunsperger is joined by Dalton Anthony from Pro Wrestling Unscripted to discuss who Kurt Angle should face in his final match

DEADSPIN: Jushin Thunder Liger, Japan’s Greatest Wrestling Export, Is Set For...

The 54-year-old masked wrestler will travel the world on a farewell tour, slated to end in January at the Tokyo Dome

ESPN: John Cena reflects on the prospect of WWE retirement

With just 13 televised matches in 2018, it's clear the wind-down to his WWE career has begun for the multi-time champion, wrestling icon, and budding Hollywood star

THE RINGER: Terry Funk Explains Wrestling Retirement

The 74-year-old pioneer of false endings talks about Shawn Michaels’ return to the ring

THE GLORIFIED JOBBER – 05.18.2018: The Great Cena Debate

With John Cena slowly heading off into the sunset, commentator Jason Fink asks: Would he really have a greater legacy if he had taken a chance as a heel?