10 WWE Superstars That Got Out At The Right Time
8. Ted Dibiase
Ted Dibiase's abrupt SummerSlam 1993 full-time wrestling exit was indicative of the times - many 1980s stalwarts were exploring pastures new or simply exploring life beyond WWE's walls by then - but the emotional and physical damage he'd done by then was revealed as the reason for his reluctant retirement.
He'd co-main evented WrestleMania that very same year, but the underrated Money Inc unit alongside IRS was in actuality the last major in-ring contribution he'd make. In interviews in later years, Dibiase spoke of the damage he'd done to his marriage thanks to a life poorly lived on the road. Injuries had mounted up in sync, and his decision to walk away whilst he still could walk was one made whilst still of sound mind.
Still loyal to Vince McMahon before WCW made him a dollar offer even a man of his kayfabe wealth couldn't refuse, Dibiase's time as a manager and commentator in WWE redrafted his presentation ahead of his move down south. Upon leaving the business entirely in the late-1990s, the former 'Million Dollar Man' began a second life as a pastor before his first love came calling and allowed for countless cameos over the years.