Edge and the 4 Oldest WWE Superstars on the main roster in 2022 (46-55)

WWE has an obvious reliance on proven superstars at present. The company has brought back a number of legends in recent years to be part of main event-level storylines.

Whilst there are several young superstars on the main roster who are currently being used in various storylines and feuds, the vast majority of the roster is over the age of 35 and several are even over the age of 50.

Many legends have remained in incredible shape following their initial departure from the company. This has allowed WWE to continue to recall them numerous times over the last decade.

The following list looks at the five oldest WWE Superstars on the main roster at the turn of the year.

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#5. One of the oldest WWE Superstars on the main roster - Shelton Benjamin - Aged 46

It seems as though Shelton Benjamin has been around the wrestling business his whole life. More than two decades ago, the former champion was in OVW tagging with Brock Lesnar before The Beast became one of the most recognizable names in the business.

Over the years, Benjamin has made a name for himself in tag team wrestling and recently held championship gold alongside Cedric Alexander as part of The Hurt Business.

Benjamin started his wrestling career in college and later joined WWE in 2000 when he was assigned to OVW on a developmental contract. The former champion later aligned himself with Charlie Haas and The World's Greatest Tag Team dominated WWE for several years.

Following their split, Benjamin became The Gold Standard and was able to hold down a position on the RAW mid-card. Following his release in 2010, Benjamin wrestled for several other promotions before the company came knocking in 2016 following the original brand split.

Over the past six years, Benjamin has been part of several tag teams including American Alpha and The Hurt Business whilst also proving that at the ripe old age of 46, he is still one of the most exciting names in the company.

#4. Current WWE Superstar MVP - Aged 48

MVP was once seen as one of WWE's hottest prospects in his early career as he was pushed towards the United States Championship.

Montel Vontavious Porter's first stint with the company came to an abrupt end in 2010 when he was released from his contract.

After remaining on the company's radar for several years, MVP made his return at the 2020 Royal Rumble before then signing a new contract. In recent years, the former Champion has been a manager more than an in-ring performer but on several occasions, he has shown that he is in great shape and able to wrestle when needed.

MVP recently helped Bobby Lashley lift the WWE Championship for the second time and has been a regular face on the RAW brand throughout the pandemic.

At the ripe age of 48, MVP is one of the oldest currently active male superstars in the company, but could still have a lengthy future if he remains at the side of The All-Mighty.

#3. Former 11-time WWE Champion Edge - Aged 48

The Rated-R Superstar was once the best heel in the company, he was the messiah of dirty tactics and John Cena's ultimate rival.

This impressive run came to an end in 2011 when Edge revealed that he was struggling with cervical spinal stenosis and his wrestling career had to come to an end.

The 11-time world champion relinquished his title and was then added to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012, before exiting the company for several years.

After years of pushing to get back in the ring, and after several on-screen cameos, Edge finally made his return as part of the 2020 Royal Rumble match. After almost nine years on the shelf, The Rated-R Superstar was able to pick up where he left off.

The break has meant that he is now one of the oldest superstars on the main roster, but the former champion hasn't shown any signs of ring rust and continues to perform at the highest level on a regular basis.

#2. Former WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth - Aged 50

R-Truth is one of WWE's most well-known superstars. As a former 53-time 24/7 Champion, Truth has spent the last few years being one of the funniest stars in the company and ensuring that the 24/7 Championship is given the screen time that it deserves.

R-Truth is another star who has been around the company for so long that he is now seen as a veteran. The former champion is in his second spell but was reigned back in 2008, which makes him one of the longest-tenured current stars.

Truth turned 50 a few weeks ago, which makes him the oldest superstar to be currently signed to a full-time contract. Several other superstars are signed to lucrative deals that include not having to wrestle on a weekly basis, but Truth is still on a regular contract and makes appearances on SmackDown and RAW when required.

Truth is regularly seen on RAW as part of backstage segments concerning the 24/7 Championship as his quest continues to reclaim his baby.

#1. Former WWE World Champion Goldberg - Aged 55

Goldberg is a WWE Hall of Famer who has noted several times that he only has one more match on his current deal without revealing when he may decide to cash this in.

The former world champion made his last appearance at Crown Jewel in the Middle East back in October. As he was able to defeat Bobby Lashley and end what had been an intense feud between the two heavyweights.

Like many other stars on the list, Goldberg took quite the break from WWE before returning in 2017 and becoming one of the main event-level names.

At the age of 55, Goldberg is currently the oldest superstar wrestling for the company and is considered to be active since he could be recalled at any time.

We are on the Road to WrestleMania and the likelihood is that Goldberg could be set to make his return at any time to ensure that he is handed a match at the Showcase of The Immortals.