4) Hulk Hogan's Retirement Match at WrestleMania 8 leads to his return less than a year later
Another legend who's known for a famous retirement or, should we say, retirements is Hulk Hogan. The Immortal One was the biggest WWE Superstar of the 1980s and held the top prize in the company on six occasions.
In 1992, Hogan referred to his WrestleMania 8 main event against Sid Justice as his final match. However, he returned in 1993 ahead of WrestleMania 9.
That wasn't the only time Hogan did that, either. In WCW, Hollywood Hogan decided to call it quits and thought about a run for office in Washington in 1999, but this was short-lived. He returned in 2000 to get into his infamous altercation with Vince Russo, which led to his eventual departure.
3) The Undertaker has a retirement ceremony at WrestleMania 33 and returns one year later
Ahead of WrestleMania 33, the wrestling world was buzzing with speculation that the event would mark the final match in The Undertaker's legendary career. The Deadman was set to face Roman Reigns in the main event, and many fans were ready to send off the Phenom.
Reigns defeated The Undertaker in a disappointing contest. However, Taker received a huge ovation after the match. He placed his hat and jacket in the middle of the ring, went to ringside to kiss his wife Michelle McCool, and left. The moment was wonderful and felt meaningful, but The Undertaker returned a year later at WrestleMania 34, not satisfied with the send-off.