The Age Range a Wrestler is in Their Prime

[Charismatic Edge]

Back in the day it looked like you became a real player from age 30-40. Hogan started his run at 30, Flair was 34, and Dusty Rhodes was 30. Although, Randy Orton has really been the exception by doing almost everything before he turns 30!

With three of the biggest stars at 40 or older, (HHH, HBK, Undie), maybe it's longer. When you add Sting then that really changes the dynamic. So when do you think a wrestler is at their best?

 

[MattHardyV1]

Yeah back in the day I think the prime age for a guy was in the mid 30s but now I feel like its starting to change a lot more. HHH HBK and Taker are all well past their prime even though they are still on top and guys like Cena and Orton are hitting their prime currently. But look at the youth that is starting to come into play. I think that the age will continue to get younger as time goes on. But currently id say 28-32 is where most guys really hit their sweet spot.

 

[monkeystyle]

I think you could quantify a median range for your question but the real answer is that it differs from wrestler to wrestler. Also I think you are misrepresenting some information as well. Sting may still be wrestling but he is not in his prime and hasn't been for a very long time.

Undertaker may still be able to have the occasional great match with the right guy but he hasn't been in his prime for a while either.

 

[Soul_of_Ruby]

With three of the biggest stars at 40 or older, (HHH, HBK, Undie), maybe it's longer. When you add Sting then that really changes the dynamic. So when do you think a wrestler is at their best?

Don't ever call Undertaker that again.

I think a wrestler is in their prime in the 30-40 range. There are the rare few that get better after their prime such as HBK and Undertaker.

 

[the hibee wwe fan]

It depends on how good the wrestler is. Lance Storm and Jericho hit there best before alot of others but some are like a fine wine and improve with age HHH, HBK and Taker. Orton really started to hit his prime last Wrestlemania. It really just depends on how good the wrestler is and how well trained they have been.

 

[straight_edge76]

For the most part, the average 'prime' of a wrestler is in the mid-to late 30's. Sure guys like Orton and Cena are still in the last 20's-early 30's but typically its between 33-35. Most guys that have already been mentioned didn't really hit the prime of their career until the mid 30's (Hogan, Jericho, Flair, Hart etc.) but of couse now the WWE is starting the push the younger talent a few years sooner then before (Sheamus, Miz, JoMo, Drew etc.). I think that is because with the way the buisness is progressing. The wear and tear on the body is much more evident then it used to be, take Undertaker for example, his knees are most likely in the shape of a guy 20 years older then he really is. He is what 42-43? With the knees of somebody who should be collecting Social Security.

 

[He who knows more than Nation]

For the most part, the average 'prime' of a wrestler is in the mid-to late 30's

Indeed.

 

[xtremebadass]

Since most new wrestlers start out in their early twenties, one should assume a wrestler's prime is going to be way longer than it used to be. Look at Orton. He won his first World title at only 24. One could say Orton is in his prime now, but he will still be considered in his prime years from now.

I would say a wrestler is at their best in their late 20's early 30's. Once they get past 35 it is sort of all downhill for most. They can still find success after 35, but their careers should be slowing down starting at that time.

 

[Airfixx]

Question was rather incoherent tbh, but if anything, due to the magnitude of the bumps etc. taken these days, I'd say the length of your average career has been shortened.


I doubt many of the attitude era stars are gonna be about as long as Flair or Hogan... Look no further than SCSA and he was far from being a spot-monkey.

 

[CenaMark54]

It's still between the ages of 30-35.

HHH: His prime was probably around 2000-2001 when he was over 30
HBK: 1996-1997: Over 30
Edge: 2006: 33ish
Jericho: 2009: Late 30's Some would argue it's earlier, but he was definitely at his best during the latest run.
Austin: 1996-1998: 32-34

Even John Cena was approaching 30 when he won he was at his best in 2006.

The exceptions are people like the Rock or Randy Orton, partly due to luck, when they broke in, opportunity, and skill. Although, some may argue (including me) that Orton hasn;t even reached his prime yet. His bet may have yet to come.

It makes you think that people like Sheamus, Miz and Morrison may be on the cusp. It also makes you think that people like Rhodes and McIntyre are still years away from their primes.