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2) Ric Flair's retirement ends with his TNA in-ring debut
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Ric Flair's retirement at WrestleMania 24 brought tears to many fans' eyes. The Nature Boy spent nearly 40 years becoming one of the greatest professional wrestlers to ever live. His sendoff against Shawn Michaels at the Showcase of the Immortals felt as legendary as his career and the following night with his ceremony was one of the best RAW segments in WWE history.
Flair never wrestled again in WWE, but he did leave the promotion in 2009 and debuted in TNA in 2010. The legend had a managerial role for AJ Styles and the Fortune stable. However, he would step back into the squared circle and compete against Jay Lethal, Mick Foley, and others. This ruined that Mania moment for many fans.
1) Mark Henry pulls off the most elaborate fake retirement in WWE history
Some of the entries were stars who were meant to retire and eventually return to the ring. However, there is no better fake retirement than Mark Henry's. The World's Strongest Man is best known for his successful Hall of Pain run in 2011, but his speech in 2013 may be just as memorable.
WWE Champion John Cena cut a promo on a July 2013 episode of RAW and was interrupted by a salmon-blazer dressed Henry. He asked for the microphone and addressed injury rumors, saying retiring.
The WWE Hall of Famer cut the greatest promo of his career, talking about the love for his family and missing time with them. The passion and emotion were there as tears flowed down Henry's cheek. He finally ended this heart-filled speech and received cheers from the crowd. Cena stepped back in the ring and raised Henry's hand.
When fans were buying this hook, line, and sinker, Mark Henry dropped John Cena with the World's Strongest Slam. It was amazing to watch with the fans believing every word from Henry and making the eventual reveal much shocking.
