10 Older Wrestlers We Can’t Believe Are Still Wrestling
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- The years do not pass in vain, that is a law of life and wrestlers are not exempt from it. As the years go by, obviously a wrestler is losing his agility, his speed and even his strength, so, in general, his skills deteriorate. Not to mention that their body doesn't respond in the same way and there comes a point where it's no longer safe for them to enter a wrestling ring.
In baseball, football, or basketball, it's not very common to see players 40 years old or older, but in wrestling it's different. A superstar can sometimes wrestle until 45 or 50 years old. For example, Edge is 50 and is still able to deliver amazing matches and Bobby Lashley is 48 and is perhaps in the prime of his career.
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The Royal Rumble is one of the oldest premium live events on WWE's calendar, with several older veterans having competed in the match.Passing the 50-year-old barrier is a whole different thing. Not just anyone can wrestle at that age, but there are wrestlers who do. But that's not all, there are a handful of wrestlers who, at 60, are still in the business, and some who, even at 70, are still wrestling. Without further ado, below are 10 older wrestlers we can't believe are still wrestling.
UPDATE: 2024/02/07 07:30 EST BY ROBERTH PEREZ
The years do not pass in vain, that is a law of life and wrestlers are not exempt from it. As the years go by, obviously a wrestler is losing his agility, his speed and even his strength, so, in general, his skills deteriorate. Not to mention that their body doesn't respond in the same way and there comes a point where it's no longer safe for them to enter a wrestling ring.
Despite this, there are some wrestlers who seemingly want to wrestle forever, as they are in their 60s or even 70s and are still wrestling. These wrestlers are truly passionate and don't mind putting their lives on the line to continue doing what they love.
All stats referenced here come courtesy of Cagematch.net.
8 The Powers Of Pain Are Still Tag Teaming
The Barbarian & The Warlord Had Their Latest Match In November 2023
Wrestling Together Since | Win-Loss Record | Titles As A Tag Team |
|---|---|---|
1987 | 158-158 | APWA World Tag Team Champions. |
Remember The Powers Of Pain? A team made up of The Barbarian and The Warlord that worked for WWE in the late '80s. The Barbarian is now 65 years old and Warlord is 61 and, believe it or not, they are still wrestling. Their most recent match was on November 18, 2023, at Championship International Wrestling Outreach. The Powers Of Pain defeated The Disciples Of Darkness.
7 Shane Douglas Is Still An Active Wrestler
Shane Douglas' Most Recent Match Was in December 2023
Wrestling Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles |
|---|---|---|
1986 | 766-475 | WWE Intercontinental Champion, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion, 4-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion, NWA World Heavyweight Champion. |
Shane Douglas is 59 years old and is still an active wrestler. His most recent match was on December 31, 2023, at BOTB New Year's Eve Bash II. He lost a Dog Collar match against Brandon Day.
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6 Bushwhacker Luke Has Been Wrestling For Over 50 Years
He Has Not Announced His Official Retirement
Wrestling Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles |
|---|---|---|
1972 | 1119-766 | None. |
The Bushwhackers were a tag team that competed in WWE in the 90s. They certainly weren't the best team, but at least they were entertaining to watch. Bushwhacker Butch is now retired. His last match was in 2001. But you probably won't believe that Bushwhacker Luke is still wrestling today.
Luke is 77 years old, but that doesn't stop him from stepping into the ring. He participated in four matches in 2023, most recently on September 30 at WCPBTW The Great Fall Bash 2. Luke teamed with Caleb Konley and Tommy Rich, but lost the match. Bushwhacker Luke has now wrestled across seven different decades.
5 Sting Is Set To Retire From Wrestling In 2024
Sting Is 64 Years Old
Wrestling Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles |
|---|---|---|
1985 | 1604-420 | 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, 4-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion, 2-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion. |
Sting is a truly admirable wrestler. In the 90s, he was one of WCW's top faces, winning many matches and championships. Then, he was a top superstar in TNA and, this year, he is working for All Elite Wrestling.
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With such a tenured career, Sting has been able to change with the times and keep his character fresh and relevant.At 64 years old, Sting has shown that he's still got it. He made an alliance with Darby Allin, and he has put on solid performances in AEW. It's very impressive. What will be Sting's limit? Is he going to ever retire, or will he fight forever?
4 Haku Is Still An Active Wrestler
Haku's Latest Match Was On September 2023
Wrestling Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles |
|---|---|---|
1978 | 1080-962 | WWE World Tag Team Champion, WCW Hardcore Champion. |
Haku, also known as Meng, has had a 45-year-old wrestling career, and it seems he is planning to extend it. He wrestled for major promotions like WWE and WCW. Haku is 64 years old, but he has no plans to retire yet. His most recent match was on September 30, 2023, at WCPBTW The Great Fall Bash 2. Meng joined forces with The Barbarian to defeat Bushwhacker Luke, Caleb Konley, and Tommy Rich in a 13-minute tag team match. The stories of Meng's toughness are legendary in wrestling, and it seems that he can still destroy you in his old age.
3 Jerry Lawler Is Still An Active Wrestler
Jerry Lawler Is 74 Years Old
Wrestling Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles |
|---|---|---|
1971 | 1866-818 | None. |
One of the most impressive cases in history is Jerry "The King" Lawler, who, at 74 years old, is still wrestling. Maybe his matches are unwatchable, but the simple fact that he has the willingness to step into the ring is worthy of admiration. The WWE Hall of Famer had 10 matches in 2022, and one in 2023. Lawler has not announced his retirement, but he is unlikely to wrestle again, considering he suffered a massive stroke last year.
2 The Sandman Has Been Wrestling For Over 30 Years
The Sandman Has Not Announced His Retirement
Wrestling Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles |
|---|---|---|
1990 | 411-405 | 5-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion. |
You probably already forgot about The Sandman. The beer-swilling anti-hero is a five-time former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, who also worked for WWE for a couple of years. His hardcore wrestling style was great, and he delivered some insane matches throughout his career.
The Sandman is already 60 years old, and obviously not as devastating in the ring, but he still gives his best effort to entertain the fans. His most recent match was on May 9, 2023, at FYW All Gas No Brakes! The Sandman defeated The Dilf in an ECW Rules match.
1 The Rock 'n' Roll Express Are Still Wrestling
The Rock 'n' Roll Express Have Won More Than 30 Titles
Wrestling Together Since | Win-Loss Record | Major Titles As A Tag Team |
|---|---|---|
1980 | 1336-387 | 8-time NWA World Tag Team Champions. |
Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson formed a team called The Rock 'n' Roll Express. Their first match together was in 1980 in the Continental Wrestling Association. Over the years, they worked for several promotions, the most popular being NWA, WCW, and WWE.
The Rock 'n' Roll Express won over 30 Tag Team Championships, but beyond the titles, this team is legendary for everything they have contributed to sports entertainment. This has to be one of the most charismatic and beloved teams of all time. Morton is 67 years old and Gibson is 65, and, believe it or not, they still wrestle together. Their most recent match together was on October 7, 2023, at TCW Rise From The Ashes.
