Aaron Mercer, a professional wrestler renowned for his AEW performances, shocked fans and followers by announcing his retirement at a young age.
The 33 year-old wrestler rave champion announced his retirement from wrestling on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, through a social media post.
Furthermore, Aaron Mercer began his retirement announcement by stating,
“Hello, my name is James and this will be my last post as Aaron Mercer; as of this post i will no longer be a professional wrestler.“
Highlights
- Aaron Mercer recently announced his retirement from his professional wrestling career.
- He began his wrestling career in 2017 at the age of 26 and worked with several renowned wrestling organizations, including WWE and AEW.
- Aaron stated that his decision to retire from wrestling was to spend more time with his son Brayden.
Aaron Mercer, who began his professional wrestling career at the age of 26, recalled his wrestling journey working with WWE, AEW, NXT, ROH, NJPW, DDT, NOAH, MLW, TNA, and more.
Similarly, he expressed his gratitude to the wrestling field for allowing him to travel to several states, ride for hours in cars with awesome people, and experience a world that he never could’ve imagined as a kid.
Aaron Mercer stated,
“I have given everything I had left, my passion for this is gone, my love for this is gone. The aches and pains and injuries have caught up.“
In response to his announcement, many of his fans and followers wondered why Aaron Mercer decided to retire at such a young age, while others wished for a better future.
Moreover, Aaron Mercer revealed that he hadn’t suddenly decided to retire; he had been planning this for two years, going back and forth.
He also stated that he decided to retire because his son Brayden is growing up, and he wants to spend more time with him.
Regarding Aaron Mercer’s son, Brayden was born to him and Ashley Michelle O’Kelley in April 2016.
Though Aaron and Ashely never married, they mutually raised Brayden. Aaron often shares pictures of his son, expressing his love for him.
The Former Pro Wrestler Aaron Mercer Began His Wrestling Career In 2017
Aaron Mercer gave up on his basketball dreams and started pursuing his professional wrestling career in 2017.
Furthermore, Mercer trained at the Hybrid School of Wrestling under experienced professionals like Chris Marval, Rodney Mack, Funaki, and Ricardo Rodriguez.
During his seven-year career, Aaron worked as an Independent wrestler and in tag teams, primarily between 2018 and 2023.
Similarly, known for his signature moves, including the Fujiwara Armbar and the Package Shoulderbreaker, his in-ring style earned him the nickname “The Throwback.”
His wrestling experience further includes high-profile matches in ICW No Holds Barred, where he faced John Wayne Murdoch for the ICW American Deathmatch Title in 2021.
Likewise, Aaron is also known for his bride sting in acting, appearing as himself in various wrestling-related TV shows and events.
His notable events include an appearance on AEW Dark: Elevation (2021) and matches in Branded Outlaw Wrestling specials like Just Bring It(2018), New Outlaw Order (2019), and Yuletide Slayings (2022).
Additional Information
- Aaron Mercer was born on October 12, 1991, in Bandera, Texas, United States.
- He stands at the towering height of six feet three inches.
- Aaron Mercer has won several championships, including the Wrestlerave Championship and the NEW ACW Hardcore Championship.
- His social media is filled with pictures of his son Brayden and his wrestling matches.
