WWE is the world's biggest wrestling company which has so many
wrestlers
in their company. WWE always take care of their wrestler and they provide them a fair chance to have a successful wrestling career along with a luxurious life. Some WWE wrestlers earn millions from their tenure in WWE. Being a part of WWE, wrestlers got so much popularity.
Unfortunately, some wrestling stars are not so lucky to earn so much amounts during their wrestling tenure and post-retirement they choose to work in different fields but some wrestlers work in different fields due to their passion in different areas.
After wrestling also there is life and a person who has been wrestling for years, may have a wish to have a career in a different field. Post Retirement Some wrestlers use their popularity to cash in on real life and some use their name to create a new career.
Let’s take a look at some of the WWE Stars and their post-retirement career
A wrestler has a regular job of training and wrestling but post-retirement things get changed and They get sufficient time to pursue a new career or to have a good time with family. There are some wrestler who performs in WWE and has decades of wrestling career but some stay away from the wrestling world and start a new life after wrestling, here are some wrestlers who choose a different field after their retirement.
1. Kane
- Glen Thomas Jacobs
Kane's greatest returns: WWE Top 10, July 9, 2018
The former WWE superstar Kane is one of the legendary wrestlers of WWE and has enjoyed a super successful career in wrestling. Kane had so much popularity among the fans and was one of the common names in the wrestling world. Kane debuted in the WWE in 1997 and continued his career for so long along with so many championships and achievements till 2016. After that, he occasionally appeared on WWE and focused on politics. In 2018 Kane was elected as the Mayor of Knox County.
The transition of Kane from wrestling to politics was so unexpected and Kane got some appreciation along with criticism but Kane did what he wanted and in 2022 he was elected as Mayor of Knox County for the second time. It is said that good work always provides gains in politics and Kane proved it correct by winning twice.
Now Kane is known by his original name, Glen Thomas Jacobs, Jacobs is doing great in politics. Jacobs was part of the WWE Hall of Fame. Jacobs is globally famous as WWE wrestler Kane and now he is a well-known name in politics too.
2. Mideon (Tex Slazenger) - Dennis Knight
Big Show vs. Big Bossman, Albert, Viscera & Mideon: Survivor Series 1999
Dennis Knight better known by his ring name Mideon and Tex Slazenger, was a part of the wrestling world. In the year 1996, Dennis was dubbed in WWF (Now WWE) with the ring name Phineas I Godwinn and after some years he changed his name to Mideon and joined forces with the Ministry of Darkness. Mideon was a powerful and aggressive wrestler of his time.
Dennis served as a professional wrestler in WWE till 2006 and in 2006 his wrestling career came to an end after his retirement Dennis shifted his career towards cooking and followed his passion for cooking and became a Chef. From a wrestler to a Chef, the journey is so unpredictable.
Dennis Knight is now a well-known Chef in Florida and he started his own catering company. Some time ago Dennis participated in the Favourite Chef contest. some reports suggest that Dennis Knight wanted to be a star in the food industry.
3. Shawn Stasiak - Shawn Emile Stipich
The Hardy Boyz vs. Brock Lesnar & Shawn Stasiak: Insurrextion 2002
Shawn Stasiak is a wrestler who belongs to the big reputed wrestling family. His real name is Shawn Emile Stipich. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Stan Stasiak. Shawan Stasiak Made his WWF (Now WWE) debut in 1999 but he didn’t have much success and he never achieved so much popularity during his tenure in the WWE, Shawn was introduced to the WWE twice but his luck didn’t support him.
Fortunately, Shawan Stasiak's post-wrestling tasted success in a different career and he earned a good name in another field. Stipich currently works as a motivational speaker and motivates children who are facing any kind of bullying or fear.
Shawn Stipich did not achieve the expected success in wrestling but he found his passion somewhere else and re-created his life in the other field. Shawn also serves as a well-known chiropractor and he practices in Texas.
4. Steve Blackman - The Lethal Weapon
Steve Blackman ring entrance
Steve Blackman better known as the “The Lethal Weapon” is a WWE wrestler who debuted in the year 1997. Steve is well-trained in martial arts and become famous very quickly. He was famous for his quick actions and aggressiveness. It is said that Steve has one of the best entry songs in the 90’s.
Steve Blackman, after his retirement opened a martial arts school and trained others in wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Blackman is also connected to the other profession of helping others. Steve is working to get bail for others and he is now Bail Bondsman.
Blackman now helps people to get bail from jail. Steve works in the central Pennsylvania area. This shift is also an unexpected one but this is a good shift as some genuine people are getting help from Steve Balckman.
5. Stone Cold - Steve Austin
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s best WrestleMania moments: WWE Top 10, March 16, 2023
Steven James Anderson better known as WWE star Stone Cold Steve Autin. Stone Cold was one of the stylish and iconic superstars of WWE and his presence in the ring was so stylish and he was a tough opponent for the others. Steve Austin debuted in WWE in the year 1995 and led a successful career in wrestling with so many achievements in the WWE.
After retirement from the WWE, Steve Austin started a podcast, Steve’s podcast name is “The Steve Austin Show” which is so popular that many celebrities from the wrestling world and other fields appear as guests in his show.
Apart from his popular podcast show, Austin has acted in so many movies and started his merchandise series. Steve Austin is still very popular across the world.
