10 Depressing Wrestling Retirement Matches

10. Kurt Angle Vs. Baron Corbin (WrestleMania 35)

At the height of Kurt Angle's popularity, the idea that he would ever go out against Baron Corbin was unthinkable. One of the other SmackDown Six? Sure. Shawn Michaels? Absolutely. Brock Lesnar? Awesome.

Sigh.

For the business, it made sense. Corbin has had the benefit of Vince McMahon loving him since he arrived. He had a long feud with Angle leading up to 'Mania 35. Angle is a pro and would do the right thing by putting over a younger talent on his way out.

Still...

The match was underwhelming, certainly not a showcase of what Angle could do or had been. Corbin has consistently been a heel, and pitting him against one of the most beloved WWE stars ever was a heat generator, but was certainly not befitting one of the greats.

Angle has said recently that he wanted to finish his career against John Cena. When he requested this of Vince McMahon, he was told no because of the work that had gone into the build-up. Angle was also told if he waited another year he could have his match with Cena at 'Mania 36.

Angle declined and was resigned to a retirement match with someone who was certainly not his calibre.