Retirement is not an easy situation for professional wrestlers as being on the road and traveling is something that they get used to, with life in the spotlight not being an easy one to give up. That has been shown by the likes of The Undertaker and Ric Flair who have had hard times walking away from the ring and hanging up their boots.
However, others have not just struggled with leaving wrestling, but have had issues after that part of their lives was done. Whether it be losing their physique or having problems in their personal life, it hasn't always been plain sailing for people, but some WWE wrestlers have retired and continued to have great lives.
10 Steve Austin
Considering the fact Steve Austin was the biggest name in wrestling at the time he retired, and because it was something he had been forced into due to injuries, the Texas Rattlesnake could easily have gone off the rails. However, that hasn't been the case at any point during his post-WWE career.
He rode off into the sunset without much fuss, and he only pops back into the WWE bubble occasionally, without overstaying his welcome. Austin is in fantastic shape, and with his own business as well he is certainly having no shortage of success.
9 Kevin Nash
Kevin Nash is another that handled his retirement perfectly, walking away from the business when he knew that time was right, and going on to have a lot of success elsewhere. Nash is in fantastic shape, and he keeps himself in fantastic condition which is a helpful factor in ensuring that he remains happy and healthy.
The former WCW and WWE star has also been busy and successful in a variety of ways outside the wrestling business. Whether it is with his acting career or the podcast that he has started, Nash has done a great job since retirement.
8 Batista
Batista is someone who knew exactly when he wanted to wrap up his career, and he ensured that it happened at the right time. He didn't stick around to the point where fans no longer wanted to see him, and that decision was the right one, and since then he has continued to thrive in the movie world.
Batista has become an even bigger star thanks to his career in Hollywood, and it is proof that he knows exactly how to entertain people no matter what. His retirement was well handled, and the respect he has from the WWE Universe is boosted by calling his career a day at the right point.
7 DDP
DDP had a brilliant career in the wrestling business, but what he has done since retiring is arguably even more important. The work he's put in due to the fact his DDPY program has been so successful and has had such a positive impact on the lives of several wrestling legends, and countless members of the public.
He retired and stayed in fantastic shape, but his continuous great work and desire to help others is something that people can respect even more than what he did inside the ring throughout his brilliant career.
6 Triple H
Triple H's retirement might have been forced upon him due to a health scare, but he accepted it gracefully and without a big deal. He left respectfully by leaving his boots in the ring, and the legacy that he has left behind is one that all audiences can respect.
Despite being close to death at one point, Triple H is still in amazing shape as he looks after himself physically. He has also gained even more popularity since focusing on his behind-the-scenes role, as his creative side has been thriving since taking over from Vince McMahon.
5 The Bella Twins
While Nikki Bella dealt with some serious neck problems before the end of her career, the two Hall Of Famers were able to end their time in wrestling perfectly. They went out as big stars, and since that point, they have stayed busy with a variety of projects all while enjoying life as parents.
Nikki and Brie Bella are great examples of legends that have been able to walk from wrestling with a respectable career, as they have then used their star power to achieve even more away from the ring.
4 AJ Lee
AJ Lee was in a difficult spot when she walked away from professional wrestling due to the problems CM Punk had with WWE when she was finishing up in the business. She could have easily turned her retirement into a negative situation, but instead, Lee walked away gracefully and on her terms.
Lee left without too much fanfare, but went out on her own and enjoyed time away from the industry after that point. It was a good retirement for the situation she was in, and since then she's been busy in different fields enjoying success.
3 JBL
JBL called time on his career due to injury build-up but the fact that he fact he got to finish up at WrestleMania was a cool moment for him. Since that point, the Hall Of Famer has kept a foot in the wrestling business while also being involved in a variety of other projects.
He's never gotten out of shape, and he has just constantly flown the flag positively for WWE, which is one of the reasons that the company values him so highly.
2 Trish Stratus
Trish Stratus has always taken great care of herself when it comes to her physical appearance, and that is clear because she looks as good in 2022 after many years in retirement as she did during the prime of her career. Stratus hasn't been involved in any controversies or negative press and has simply enjoyed life outside the ring.
Stratus pops back into the wrestling world when she wants to for one-off appearances, but her focus is primarily on other projects which she does brilliantly. The fact she handled her retirement so well is a credit to Stratus and another reason why fans respect her so much.
1 Shawn Michaels
Because Shawn Michaels is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, many thought that retiring could have been a difficult situation for him, but that hasn't been the case. He put on a great final match and then left the business, going about his life, staying in great shape and looking good.
Michaels now works behind the scenes with WWE, focusing on the young stars of NXT which is a perfect role for him. It has been clear that he hasn't had the same issues since hanging up his boots that others have had, and that has been great to see for fans.