10 Undeniable Wrestling Truths That Don't Make Any Sense
1. Retirements Are Subject To Change
As final as The Undertaker’s retirement felt, there is a collective dubiousness about burying the career of ‘The Deadman’. I
n wrestling, the maxim “never say never” might as well be law.
Terry Funk exists. Retirements don't stick.
In our real lives, we would be at least mildly irritated if our colleague returned to work shortly after we’d paid out for a going-away present. Yet we welcome back our wrestling heroes with enthusiasm and say goodbye to them with a heart as heavy as Keith Lee’s personal lifting best.
The prime example is Ric Flair. We challenge any fan to watch the conclusion of his retirement match at WrestleMania XXIV without being riddled with goosebumps and searing empathy as Shawn Michaels delivers his “I’m sorry, I love you line” and the Flair family sob. And this is the emotional impact knowing he featured on the proceeding years WrestleMania, albeit in a managerial capacity, and he hasn’t left our screens for too long since.
This trope has taken a turn towards the inspirational with Edge’s return from “career-ending injury” and subsequent success. Returns like that? Cathartic and awesome, but Edge's retirement was medically forced.
Flair's wasn't.