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Active WWE Star Declares he is ‘Semi Retired’

Active WWE Star Declares he is ‘Semi Retired’

Summary

WWE wrestler Tyler Bate made a playful comment about being "semi-retired" on social media. Although he hasn't appeared as himself since May, he continues to perform as a masked wrestler named Bravo Americano on WWE's SmackDown show. Meanwhile, John Cena is planning a more serious retirement, with his last match scheduled for December 13.

Key Facts

  • Tyler Bate joked about being "semi-retired" on social media while relaxing on a beach.
  • Bate hasn't appeared on WWE television under his own name since May.
  • He performs under a mask as Bravo Americano, part of a group called Los Americanos.
  • Los Americanos includes Pete Dunne as Rayo Americano and Ludwig Kaiser as El Grande Americano.
  • Despite the "retirement" joke, Bate continues to wrestle regularly.
  • John Cena is preparing for retirement, with one final WWE match planned for December 13.

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