Unfortunately, some wrestling stars are not so lucky to make so much money during their wrestling tenure and after retirement and choose to work in different fields, but some wrestlers work in different fields due to their passion for different fields.
There is life after wrestling, and someone who has been wrestling for many years may want to pursue a career in a different field. After retirement, some wrestlers use their popularity to make money in real life, while others use their names to launch new careers.
Let’s take a look at some WWE stars and their post-retirement careers
A wrestler’s regular job is to train and wrestle, but things change when they retire and they have enough time to pursue a new career or spend quality time with their family. Some wrestlers perform in WWE and have wrestling careers that span decades, but some wrestlers stay away from the wrestling world and start a new life after wrestling. Here are some wrestlers who have chosen different fields after retirement.
1. Kane ——Glenn Thomas Jacobs
Kane’s Biggest Return: WWE Top 10, July 9, 2018
Former WWE Superstar Kane is one of the legendary wrestlers of WWE and enjoyed a super successful career in wrestling. Kane is very popular among fans and is one of the common names in wrestling. Kane debuted in WWE in 1997 and had a long career with many championships and achievements until 2016. In 2018, Kane was elected mayor of Knox County.
Kane’s transition from wrestling to politics was so unexpected that Kane received some praise and criticism, but Kane did what he wanted to do and serve as mayor of Knox County for a second time in 2022. It is said that good work always pays off in politics, and Kane’s two victories proved that.
Kane is now known by his birth name, Glenn Thomas Jacobs, who excelled in politics. Jacobs is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. Jacobs, best known as WWE wrestler Kane, is now a household name in politics as well.
2. midden (Tex Slesinger)-Dennis Knight
Big Show vs. Big Bossman, Albert, Viscera and Mideon: Survivor Series 1999
Dennis Knight, known by his ring names Mideon and Tex Slazenger, is a part of the wrestling world. In 1996, Dennis was in the WWF (now WWE) under the name Phineas I Godwinn, a few years later he changed his name to Mideon and joined forces with the Ministry of Darkness. Midden was a powerful and aggressive wrestler of his era.
Dennis remained a professional wrestler in WWE until 2006. When his wrestling career ended upon retirement in 2006, Dennis turned his career to cooking and followed his passion for cooking and became a chef. The journey from wrestler to chef is so unpredictable.
Dennis Knight is now a well-known chef in Florida who has started his own catering company. Dennis participated in the Favorite Chef competition some time ago. Some reports suggest that Dennis Knight wants to become a star in the food industry.
3. Sean Stasiak —Sean Emile Stipich
The Hardy Boyz vs. Brock Lesnar & Shawn Stasiak: Rebellion 2002
Shawn Stasiak is a wrestler who belongs to a famous wrestling family. His real name is Sean Emil Stipich. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Stan Stasiak. Shawan Stasiak made his WWF (now WWE) debut in 1999, but he was not very successful and never achieved such high popularity during his tenure in WWE. was introduced to WWE for the first time, but his luck was not on his side.
Fortunately, Shawan Stasiak tasted success in different careers after wrestling and earned a good reputation in another area. Stipich currently works as a motivational speaker, motivating children facing any kind of bullying or fear.
Shawn Stipich didn’t find the success he expected in wrestling, but he found his passion elsewhere and re-created his life in another realm. Sean is also a well-known chiropractor practicing in Texas.
4. Steve Blackman – Lethal weapons
Steve Blackman Ring Entrance
Steve Blackman, better known as “Lethal Weapon”, is a WWE wrestler who debuted in 1997. He is known for his quickness and aggressiveness. Steve is said to have one of the best entry songs of the 90s.
After Steve Blackman retired, he opened a martial arts school and trained others in wrestling and jiu-jitsu. Blackman is also associated with other careers helping others. Steve is working to get bail for others and is now a bail bondsman.
Blackman now helps people get bail out of jail. Steve works in the central Pennsylvania region. This transition is also an unexpected one, but it’s a good one because some genuine people are getting help from Steve Balkman.
5. cold – Steve Austin
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin’s Best WrestleMania Moments: WWE Top 10, March 16, 2023
Steven James Anderson is better known as WWE star Stone Cold Steve Autin. Stone Cold is one of the stylish and iconic Superstars of the WWE, his presence in the ring is very stylish and he is a tough opponent for others. Steve Austin made his WWE debut in 1995 and has achieved so much in WWE and has a successful wrestling career.
After retiring from WWE, Steve Austin started a podcast. Steve’s podcast was called “The Steve Austin Show” and became so popular that many celebrities from the wrestling world and other fields appeared as guests. on his show.
In addition to his popular podcast, Austin has appeared in numerous films and started his merchandise line. Steve Austin remains popular around the world.
