5 Older Wrestlers Who Are Still In Great Shape (& 5 Showing Their Age)

Wrestling is interesting because it isn't an actual real sport, obviously. However, in the NFL or the NBA, when you get old and start to slow down, teams just won't sign you, and you're forced to fade into retirement. In wrestling, there's always at least one promoter willing to sign an old legend no matter

Wrestling is interesting because it isn't an actual real sport, obviously. However, in the NFL or the NBA, when you get old and start to slow down, teams just won't sign you, and you're forced to fade into retirement. In wrestling, there's always at least one promoter willing to sign an old legend no matter what.

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In 2023, that is still the case across promotions like WWE and AEW, and there are several older wrestlers who should hang it up by now. However, just because someone is old, doesn't mean that they don't have it. There are many wrestlers who have stayed in incredible shape as they've gotten older.

10 Showing Age: Jeff Hardy

For what it's worth, it's impressive that Jeff Hardy didn't slow down for as long as he did. The Charismatic Enigma has had too many dangerous stunts to count, and he's also notably struggled with addiction. However, until the last few years, Hardy has been capable of putting on fun matches and hanging with the best of them.

Sadly, that isn't the case anymore. Hardy has clearly slowed down, and that has been very noticeable in his AEW stint. While he does his best to keep himself in shape, it's hard to fight off father time forever.

9 In Shape: Rey Mysterio

Years ago, Rey Mysterio would've been on the opposite end of this list. While the high-flyer has always maintained his speed and quickness, he was notably struggling with injury issues for a long time. However, he eventually got stem cell therapy.

While Mysterio himself has praised the procedure for helping save his career, he didn't really need to say anything. The former WWE Champion continues to put on incredible matches to this day and zip around the ring like it's WCW.

8 Showing Age: Rhino

These days Rhino is typically used as a tag team wrestler, working alongside Heath in Impact Wrestling. While that team was nice in WWE in the 2010s, they've both clearly slowed down over the last few years.

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Furthermore, Rhino has clearly slowed much more than his teammate. It's not unsurprising, because he's in his 40s, and has been in some insane hardcore matches in his career. However, even in a tag team, it's hard to hide Rhino's ability these days.

7 In Shape: Bobby Lashley

While most wrestlers do a good job at fighting off father time, Bobby Lashley isn't just winning, he's dominating the battle right now. Despite a career in the military, 17 fights in the cage, and a lifetime of wrestling, he hasn't slowed down.

Furthermore, Lashley is 47 years old but somehow looks 20 years younger than that. To his credit, he's not just in shape for his age, he's still one of the most shredded members of the WWE roster.

6 Showing Age: Matt Hardy

While Jeff Hardy has started to slow down, Matt Hardy has been slowed for quite a while. It's not exactly a shock, as he's sustained a lot of injuries over the years, which isn't surprising considering his hardcore wrestling roots.

Nonetheless, as a member of the AEW roster today, Hardy has clearly taken a step back. While he's far from the worst member of the roster, it's rough to watch him move around the ring these days.

5 In Shape: Billy Gunn

While most talent tends to take a step back as they age, that's not the case for Billy Gunn. Instead, he's gone all-in and is arguably in the best shape of his career despite being nearly 60 years old. Furthermore, he's also doing some of the best work of his career alongside his sons.

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He managed The Gunns, helping get the team over well to the AEW audience. Now with The Acclaimed, Billy Gunn is doing some of the most entertaining stuff of his career working with Max Caster and Anthony Bowens.

4 Showing Age: Bully Ray

Impact Wrestling is generally putting out solid television these days. That being said, they've made some strange decisions over the last few years, including signing an aging Bully Ray and putting him in the main event scene.

For what it's worth, Ray can still put on a solid hardcore match, and can still cut a solid promo. However, in his 50s, he's clearly slowed down massively over the last few years, and that's especially apparent in his current Impact stint.

3 In Shape: Sting

It's not exactly a secret that Sting is looking to close out his historic career shortly. Having already retired previously, he came out of retirement in his 60s to end his career on his terms in AEW. While easily forgotten, many were very concerned for Sting when he signed.

However, those fears have been squashed, as his AEW stint has been incredibly fun. Despite being 64 years old, Sting is still in great shape and is taking crazier bumps today than in his prime.

2 Showing Age: Shane McMahon

One has to feel for Shane McMahon at least a little bit. He's been forced out from the business side of the company, and he's slowing down on the wrestling side. Admittedly, he slowed down on the worst stage possible earlier this year.

At WrestleMania 39, he tore his quad just seconds into a match with The Miz, prompting Snoop Dogg to take over. If you suffer such a devastating injury just seconds into a match, one has to wonder if it's time to hang it up.

1 In Shape: Brock Lesnar

It's easy to forget, but Brock Lesnar appeared to be on his way to retirement after WrestleMania 36. Later, he admitted that was fully ready to walk away and hang it up for good, luckily, he didn't.

Despite being 45 years old, Brock Lesnar is still in incredible shape and is one of the most entertaining members of the WWE roster. He's also showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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