WWE Diva Layla Retires From WWE #MMBWWE

On a hot summer evening in New York City on August 16, 2006, the WWE Universe chose and then promptly welcomed Layla El as its newest Diva. In the heart of Times Square, the winner of the 2006 WWE Diva Search celebrated what would be the first of countless successes over the course of her nine-year career in sports-entertainment. Today, after almost a decade of dazzling WWE fans in every pocket of the globe, the former Divas and Women's Champion announces her retirement from WWE.

Backstage Talk On AJ Lee's Sudden Retirement #MMBWWE

It's been noted via other outlets that AJ Lee likely knew she was going to retire from WWE going into the WrestleMania 31 match with Paige against The Bella Twins. It's believed that AJ didn't inform WWE officials of her retirement until after the WrestleMania match was over because they probably would have had her lose if they knew she was retiring so soon.

AJ Lee Breaks Silence On Retirement #MMBWWE

AJ Lee made her first comments since retiring from WWE this week. She tweeted the following:

Break the rules. Be a fighter. Any dream is possible if you are brave enough to do it YOUR way. Thank you all. pic.twitter.com/qu7bBOMFdu
— A.J. (@WWEAJLee) April 5, 2015

AJ Lee Causes Internet Buzz After Retiring Announcement #MMBWWE

On Friday after her WWE retirement was announced, AJ Lee was the sixth most-searched item on the Internet in the United States with 50,000 searches.

Batista Talks Retirement, Sting, & Who He Would Want His Last Match With - #MMBWWE

Batista recently spoke with the UK's Daily Mail to promote Guardians of the Galaxy.

Batista confirmed that he will be returning to WWE and expressed interest in facing Sting. He commented on Sting wrestling for WWE:

New York Yankees SS Deter Jeter To Retire At Season's End - #MMBSports

Derek Jeter, the New York Yankees shortstop whose star-studded career coincided with the revival of baseball's most iconic franchise, announced Tuesday that the 2014 season will be his last.

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross Announces Retirement

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross announced that he is retiring from WWE today, after 20 years of service, to focus on his personal business endeavors.

Report: Allen Iverson to announce retirement

Allen Iverson hasn't played in the NBA since 2010.

But with an overseas stint and a few failed attempts to draw interest from NBA teams, he will officially announce his retirement this week, according to SLAM.

Was Mark Henry's Retirement Put On Hold Due To Daniel Bryan Injury?

Word at WWE Payback pay-per-view was that the Ryback vs. Cena feud is over. The plan as of this weekend was for Daniel Bryan vs. Cena to main event the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. 

Former OT Tra Thomas to retire as an Eagle

Tra Thomas, a member of the Eagles’ 75th anniversary all-time team, announced Monday that he plans to retire as an Eagle later this week.

Philadelphia Flyers Laperriere Retires

Philadelphia Flyers forward Ian Laperriere has retired from the NHL, more than two years after playing his last game.

ECW Original Axl Rotten Retires

ECW Original Axl Rotten fell asleep at the wheel and was in a car wreck while returning home from the Extreme Reunion event in Philadelphia last month. Axl, who defeated Balls Mahoney at the event, says he's wrestled his last match. He wrote on Facebook:

Is Alex Trebek Retiring From "Jeopardy!"?

Is Alex Trebek retiring from "Jeopardy!"? The longtime game show host told Fox News's Chris Wallace that the thought has crossed his mind.

Brian Dawkins Retires From Football

Veteran safety Brian Dawkins announced his retirement from football on his verified Twitter account on Monday.