Trevor Murdoch Announces Pro Wrestling Retirement

Former WWE wrestler Trevor Murdoch has officially hung up the boots and called it a day on his professional wrestling career. After 27 years as an in-ring talent, Murdoch revealed his decision to officially retire on last night’s episode of NWA Powerrr. 

Following his match against Kyle Davis, the 45-year-old took to the mic to reveal that he was retiring, thanking NWA’s Billy Corgan. 

“I’m not sure if I can do this anymore. I’ve been wrestling for 27 years, and I have seen guys that come in here, and they’re only here for a payday. They don’t give the fans what they deserve, and I always told myself that if I ever got to that point, I wasn’t gonna be that guy… I don’t wanna embarrass myself. I don’t wanna embarrass my family. I don’t want to embarrass Harley Race. So at this moment, I’m announcing my retirement from pro wrestling. I wanna thank the fans, I wanna thank you guys. Because of you guys, I’ve been able to put two of my kids through college. It’s all good, you know what I mean? For a fat guy from a small town, 27 years ain’t bad. I wanna thank one more dude. He doesn’t get enough credit. His name’s William Patrick Corgan. Billy, you believed in me and gave me an opportunity when even wrestling didn’t want me. You extended my career for seven years. I can’t never give that back to you. All I can say is thank you. Thank you so much.” 

Murdoch has worked in a variety of professional wrestling promotions throughout his career, which began back in 1998, most notably during his time as a World Tag Team Champion alongside Lance Cade in WWE, time spent in TNA & Pro Wrestling NOAH, and finally the pinnacle of his time in the business by becoming a two-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. 

H/T Fightful