14 Retired Wrestlers Who Now Have "Normal" Jobs

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• It seems like wrestlers are pushing their careers as long as they possibly can. This is no more clear than Nature Boy Ric Flair having his "final match" in 2022 at the age of 73. However, looking at younger stars, and many of the wrestlers on the scene now have plans to leave wrestling for other forms of work much earlier, while their health remains intact. Many wrestlers head to Hollywood, with The Rock, John Cena, and Batista as good examples. Others seem ready to transition into other forms of making money, with Xavier Woods, Adam Cole, and Kenny Omega all making sure they have what they need in place for when they step away from the ring. Still, it is always fun to learn that wrestlers who used to entertain millions on TV every week now have normal, everyday jobs in the real world.

Certain wrestlers can be successful enough that they can simply ride off into the sunset after they have finished, not worrying about the financial side of life after they're done. However, not everybody can dominate the main event scene in WWE throughout their careers.

This leads to many wrestlers having to continue working in some form after they have retired from the business. For many, that involves professional wrestling in some capacity, as it's what they know and love. But that isn't the case for everybody, as there are plenty of talents who have undertaken relatively normal jobs instead.

UPDATE: 2022/08/01 15:00 EST BY SHAWN S. LEALOS

It seems like wrestlers are pushing their careers as long as they possibly can. This is no more clear than Nature Boy Ric Flair having his "final match" in 2022 at the age of 73. However, looking at younger stars, and many of the wrestlers on the scene now have plans to leave wrestling for other forms of work much earlier, while their health remains intact. Many wrestlers head to Hollywood, with The Rock, John Cena, and Batista as good examples. Others seem ready to transition into other forms of making money, with Xavier Woods, Adam Cole, and Kenny Omega all making sure they have what they need in place for when they step away from the ring. Still, it is always fun to learn that wrestlers who used to entertain millions on TV every week now have normal, everyday jobs in the real world.

14 Layla El Is Now A Real Estate Agent

Layla El was a top women's star in WWE after debuting for the company in 2006 with the Diva Search competition. She became a massive star, teaming with Michelle McCool as LayCool and winning the women's championship herself in 2010. She won the Divas Championship in 2012 and then retired in 2015.

RELATED: Layla El - Age, Height, Relationship Status And Other Things To Know About HerLayla El is married to a former professional wrestler named Ricky Ortiz, and they are both retired from professional wrestling. Since she retired from WWE, Layla El has become a real estate agent, although she still takes bookings when possible.

13 Kevin Thorn Is Now A Realtor

Kevin Thorn was a gimmick wrestler when WWE brought back its own version of ECW in 2006. He was a developmental talent in OVW who worked his way up and worked a vampire character in ECW, with the valet Ariel by his side. After this gimmick, he went back to developmental and then ended up out of WWE in 2007.

Thorn still shows up in the indies here and there, but his job that pays the bills is as a realtor in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. While this is a basic job for the former vampire warrior, he still made it a little more when he appeared on HGTV's House in a Hurry in 2020.

12 Ivory Is Now An Animal Worker

Ivory entered the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018, and her acceptance speech was a great one. Many fans didn't know that Ivory was part of the GLOW wrestling promotion when she started, and she made sure that she threw out accolades for them in her speech. As for WWE, she was a former women's champion and a member of Right to Censor.

Ivory retired from WWE in 2005 and then started work in a normal job that held a place in her heart. She began volunteering at a local animal shelter and in 2007 opened her own animal care business called Downtown Dog. Ivory took classes on dog grooming, and that is part of what she does for her business.

11 Steve Blackman Is Now A Bail Bondsman

Fans and wrestlers alike considered Steve Blackman a true tough guy in WWE. He debuted around the same time that former UFC Champions like Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn showed up in WWE, and Blackman matched up to them as an MMA fighter himself.

That helped him with his new career after he retired from WWE in 2002. Blackman went from The Lethal Weapon of WWE to a bail bondsman in Pennsylvania with his own company, Blackman Bail Bonds.

10 Rick Steiner Is Now A Real Estate Agent

WWE recently inducted Rick Steiner into the WWE Hall of Fame alongside his brother Scott, which was a tremendous accomplishment for him, honoring his brilliant career. However, even though he is one of the biggest names in tag team wrestling history, he is also enjoying a real-life job.

Steiner got involved in the world of real estate, being a huge part of Rick Steiner and Associates at Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage. It's something that he thrives in and has kept him busy away from the ring.

9 WWE's Rico Is Now A Police Officer

Rico was a memorable professional wrestler, mainly because of the unique character that he portrayed. It was over the top and full of charisma, which helped to make him a brilliant part of the roster at the time. Since hanging up the boots, Rico has continued to work.

RELATED: 10 Forgotten Wrestling Managers Of The 2000sRather than just relying upon the wrestling world, he has continued to give to society differently. Rather than working to entertain, it was all about protection as he became a police officer.

8 Diamond Dallas Page Is A Yoga Guru

Diamond Dallas Page is a huge name in the wrestling world, and he is still a big part of that with his podcast, and the occasional appearances that he makes. However, he also took on a relatively normal job within the fitness world, creating his own Yoga company.

The idea of him becoming a normal fitness coach is something that a lot of people wouldn't have expected. However, he has thrived in that world, taking it to new heights. DDP has helped several people, from professional wrestlers to just ordinary members of the public.

7 Mideon Is A Chef

When Mideon was first introduced to the wrestling world, few people would have expected him to go on and become a chef. His character was a darker one, but in real life, he used his hands differently. Instead of punching people, he created food.

Mideon has enjoyed success in the culinary world, and even though it differs completely from professional wrestling, it is something that requires just as much commitment to reach a high level.

6 Haku Works For Toyota

People often regarded Haku as one of the most legitimate tough guys in professional wrestling during his main run in wrestling. Talents genuinely feared him because of that, which is why it is quite surprising he ended up taking on a management job for Toyota.

He likely wouldn't take any negatives from other people because of his history as a tough guy, but it is certainly a vastly different world from competing inside a professional wrestling ring.

5 Bo Dallas Is A Real Estate Worker

It hasn't been that long since WWE released Bo Dallas. However, he was always looking to the future in the last years he was with the company. Because of that, he was preparing for life outside the business, and that is something that led to him preparing to work in real estate.

RELATED: Bray Wyatt & Bo Dallas - 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Rotunda FamilyHe has been doing that since getting cut from WWE, which is why he hasn't competed on the independent scene, like most former WWE stars end up doing.

4 Spike Dudley Is Now A Financial Planner

Spike Dudley is an iconic professional wrestler, as he is somebody that took some insane bumps over the years. He was a huge part of The Dudley Boyz's success, with his extreme spots often helping him to make a mark, even if companies did not massively push him as a single star.

Spike had a solid career though, and he proved himself as an iconic star from the Attitude Era. But nowadays, he is not involved in the business, and instead, he is a financial planner, using his knowledge in a different field.

3 Ted DiBiase Is Now A Christian Minister

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase had a Hall of Fame career, being one of the most iconic professional wrestlers of all time. He had a fantastic run within the business, and he does still appear regularly at conventions to remain connected to the industry.

However, he has also become a minister, which has come from the impact that religion had upon his life. It changed things for him in his real life away from wrestling, and that is something that he has turned to an actual job.

2 Shawn Stasiak Is Now A Motivational Speaker & Chiropractor

Shawn Stasiak was a talented professional wrestler who could always put together a fun match against anybody. He learned a lot about the body during that time, though, which is why he ended up taking on the job of a chiropractor.

That's something that he does now, helping others as much as possible. It's a great job to have, and something that he has worked hard to thrive within. Stasiak also works as a motivational speaker.

1 WWE's Snitsky Owns A Sporting Good Store

Gene Snitsky is someone that audiences certainly remember, particularly for his storyline with Lita and Kane. This was a key part of his career, and is where he really stepped up in the monster heel role. But nowadays, he is a businessperson in a different occupation, away from the wrestling world.

He currently runs an outdoor sporting goods store with his wife, which showcases a completely different side of him. Rather than smashing people inside the ring, Snitsky is trying to provide great deals and clothing to people.