9. Corey Graves
Corey Graves had plenty of potential being signed to WWE’s NXT developmental brand. After spending many years on the independent wrestling scene and crawling his way up the ladder in WWE, he caught his big break on NXT TV.
With this, he was instantly recognizable with his tattoos and unique character and personality. He even became one-half of the first ever NXT Tag Team Champions, so it seemed WWE had faith in Graves, almost as if they were strapping a rocket to him.
After being announced as included in the WWE 2K15 video game, Graves’ in-ring appearances became less and less. This eventually culminated to his retirement after receiving a second concussion. ‘The Savior of Misbehavior’ was signed to an announcer’s contract and is still featured on NXT tapings and WWE Pay-Per-Views.
8. Goldberg
Yes, Goldberg has retired! Goldberg was a significant and destructive force in the world of wrestling, who played a pivotal role in allowing WCW to defeat WWF in the ratings battle of the Monday Night Wars. His winning streak of 173-0 is an absolutely massive achievement and Goldberg is considered as the only star World Championship Wrestling ever made.
He wrestled for four-years in the company before it went under as WWF bought in WCW in 2001. He then waited until 2003 to make his debut in WWE, where he wrestled for one-year. He has not wrestled since, but rumors are always risen as to when (or if) his return will be. Goldberg is a ratings and cash magnet, who retired way earlier than he should of. During this, he has probably made more money than I will make in five lifetimes.
