Word coming out of the TNA locker room is that Scott Steiner is set to retire pretty soon.
Scott Steiner Retires
For several months now, Scott Steiner has been telling friends that he does not expect to remain in the wrestling business for much longer.
At 47 years of age and a body that has been broken down from the years, Scott Steiner will soon step away from the wrestling ring. The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion is about to walk away.
Scott Steiner's contract with TNA is rumored to be coming to a close a soon. He is not expected to sign a new deal unless TNA really throws out an irresistable offer.
Relationship With Jarrett
There are many that believe that Scott Steiner's close relationship with Jeff Jarrett is a big factor in his decision to leave TNA.
For those of you that have not heard, Jeff Jarrett was sent home by TNA President Dixie Carter because of some backstage issues involving Kurt Angle and Karen Angle.
There's a very good chance that Jeff Jarrett does not return to TNA. Some believe that the situation would not be one that Scott Steiner would approve of.
However, it's easy to dispute this theory because Scott Steiner has been a professional ever since Jeff Jarrett was sent home. He still shows up for work and performs well.
Broken Down
The most likely factor in Scott Steiner retiring is his physical condition.
While he is still an incredible physical specimen, there's not a single person on earth that would not be affected by 23 years of wrestling. Hard to believe sometimes, but Scott Steiner has been in the business since 1986.
It takes longer now for Scott Steiner to recover from his matches. Close friends say that it's excruciating to watch the former NCAA All American wrestler struggling to get into a car.
Scott Steiner still wants to perform and entertain. However, this is quickly becoming one of those situations where the heart does not want what the head needs.
His Legacy
Scott Steiner has already left his mark on the world of professional wrestling. He's a certified Hall of Fame inductee (well, maybe not in the eyes of Vince McMahon and friends).
While a lot of the younger wrestling fans will remember him as being the genetically jacked singles star, the older wrestling fans will remember him as being the top wrestler in the world at one point while he was teaming with his brother (Rick Steiner).
Very few wrestlers have ever had a moveset that's as impressive as Scott Steiner's moveset was back then. Every imaginable suplex you could think of, he did. His Frankensteiner finishing move will forever rank as one of the best of all time.
Scott Steiner also leaves behind a legacy with his backstage behavior over the years. During his days in WCW, he was known to have been completely out of control.
He's calmed down quite a bit with age. Folks in TNA and WWE have stated that he's a professional who generally has been able to get along with the other wrestlers in the locker room.
Closing Thoughts
Scott Steiner can walk away happy, knowing that he left his mark on the wrestling business and he has financial stability (he's invested and saved his money wisely). |
