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Watching NXT at the moment, they've just had the RAW Recap where they had a great video package showing HBK on RAW/Mania and Career Highlights etc. and it just reminded me that this really is the ideal time for him to retire, for once someone is retiring while they can still go in the ring, leaving you wanting more, rather than thinking, good riddance, it's more a case of damn, he still had a lot to give, in the ring, on the big stage, he was still stealing the show, best way to go, I'll miss him, I'd of hated for him to carry on for another 5-10 years and have me think, just retire already!

Excellent point. I think he'll be back soon(probably within months which is why I picked him in that game), but you are correct....... these guys just don't know when to quit. I understand it becomes their life and they cant imagine not doing it and they all have families to feed, but it tarnishes their legacy or at least how certain fans perceive them. Flair is the greatest ever, but he just went way past his expiration date. The absolute perfect time for him to retire would have been after he beat Vader for the title in 93.



Another example is Ricky Morton....



Note to Ricky: You look like my grandpa. Please get out of the ring.