Former WWE Champions Jack Swagger, Big E Retire From Wrestling

Several prominent former WWE stars have recently retired from professional wrestling and are pursuing new career paths. Sonya Deville, who spent her entire in-ring career with WWE, confirmed she is retired for now and uncertain about wrestling outside WWE, focusing instead on MMA and a film project. Jake Hager, known as Jack Swagger in WWE, announced his retirement on the "Rulebreakers with Saraya" podcast, citing disrespect during contract negotiations as a key reason for leaving WWE in 2017 and later transitioning to AEW and MMA before retiring in 2024 to start a trucking business named "Hauling Oats." WWE has also seemingly confirmed Big E’s retirement by changing his company profile to show him in a suit rather than wrestling gear, as he recovers from a 2022 neck injury and has moved into a broadcasting role. These retirements mark significant shifts for WWE and the wrestling industry, highlighting the diverse post-wrestling careers athletes are embracing.