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WWE Veteran Iceman Retires Amid Major Stars Exiting

9/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Iceman, a WWE veteran, retires after 25 years at a TSW event.
This year includes retirements of Goldberg and John Cena, with Cena's December farewell.
Lainey Reid pulled from a championship match due to medical issues; Jaida Parker replaces.
Braun Strowman, semi-retired, will host a USA Network series, Everything On The Menu.

History

Historical Context

The WWF, now WWE, initiated the Attitude Era in 1997, transforming professional wrestling with adult-themed storylines and characters like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. This shift led to a record 8.1 million viewers for Monday Night Raw in 1999. The recent retirements of veterans like John Cena highlight the industry's evolution, as new talents emerge to captivate audiences.

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Story summary

The Iceman, a WWE veteran, retires after 25 years at a TSW event.
This year includes retirements of Goldberg and John Cena, with Cena's December farewell.
Lainey Reid pulled from a championship match due to medical issues; Jaida Parker replaces.
Braun Strowman, semi-retired, will host a USA Network series, Everything On The Menu.

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