Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Should Old-School Wrestlers Use Dependable Income?

By Rob Sutter


"How the mighty have fallen" may not have had a greater meaning than in the world of pro wrestling. The older fans who have been watching the likes of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair may be ashamed to see their childhood heroes struggling today in life. Whether the problems stem from financial problems or the embarrassing headlines seen in the tabloids, there's no question that they aren't as secure as they once were. Dependable income is needed by these people since the limelight currently eludes them.

If you were to come up to any person and strike up a conversation about professional wrestling immediately, I am certain "Hulk Hogan" would be one of the first names to spring to mind. Hogan is arguably the greatest figure in the history of the sport and he was able to bring it to mainstream heights the likes of which no one could have imagined. These days, though, Hogan's been nothing short of an embarrassment. With a public divorce and issues with his children coming to light, it hasn't been easy for the one known as the Hulkster.

Ric Flair is not exactly a little-known name in the professional wrestling industry but his legacy may be forever negatively influenced. While he hasn't reached Hogan levels of low, Flair's many divorces have undoubtedly taken their toll on his savings. He's at the age where most, if not all, wrestlers would be happily retired but he finds himself in wrestling still, all because he isn't financially stable. He may love wrestling but I believe he adores it to a fault.

Amongst the many names in professional wrestling that are past their primes, these men could stand to form a sense of dependable income. These people are just barely clawing in order to create livings for themselves now that they are older. It's a great challenge, however, since they are within their golden years and may find it difficult to take moves in the ring without permanently damaging themselves. Organizations like Savings2Income can help inform people on how to form sources of spendable income, however. While the issue of pride may keep a lot of former wrestlers from acting sensibly, there may be no room for pride in the situations like these.

The wrestling business can be a sad thing for those who stick around for too long. They simply cannot live without the limelight and, as a result, do damage to themselves both physically and financially. Sometimes a wrestler's drawing power wanes; not everyone is going to want to see a man in his 60's try to follow a wrestler who's in his late 20's to early 30's. Hogan and Flair are only two of the names that need to stay away from the business and take care of themselves for a change.




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