5 former WWE Superstars who retired in 2021

Former WWE Superstars Kharma and Brian Kendrick
Former WWE Superstars Kharma and Brian Kendrick

#3. Former WWE Superstar Kharma

Former WWE Superstar Kharma has been one of the most powerful women in pro wrestling over the past two decades. She kicked off her career in Empire Wrestling Federation in 2002. She then spent five years wrestling in different promotions.

In 2007, the 44-year-old joined Total Nonstop Action (IMPACT Wrestling). She quickly won the Knockouts Championship and the Knockouts Tag Team Championships. Nonetheless, she moved to WWE in 2010.

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Kharma made appearances on WWE TV, attacking a few Divas in May 2010. However, WWE later took her off television as she announced her pregnancy.

After nearly two years of absence, Kharma returned at the 2012 Royal Rumble, competing in the men's Royal Rumble match. She eliminated Hunico before Dolph Ziggler eliminated her from the Rumble. The Royal Rumble match was Kharma's first and only official bout in WWE. A few months later, WWE released her from her contract.

Although her WWE run was unsuccessful, Kharma made history by becoming the third female to participate in the men's Royal Rumble match. Following her departure, the 44-year-old competed in several different promotions, including TNA and AEW. Nonetheless, she announced her retirement last August at the NWA EmPowerrr pay-per-view.

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