10 Wrestlers Who Proved There's Life After WWE

Being neither an amateur wrestler nor a fledgling actor, Neville is probably better served looking to Cody, who took much the same decision last year, for inspiration on how his post-WWE career might pan out.

The 32-year-old has enjoyed a resurgence on the independent scene since parting ways with Vince McMahon, becoming one of the most in-demand bookings in both Japan and his native United States, where he is the reigning ROH World Champion, with 10 successful defences to his name.

A big part of the reason Cody has been so successful is that he hasn't tied himself down to one company, in turn giving himself the opportunity to work with a range of different styles and sparring partners, and grow his wrestling profile at the same time.