10 WWE Wrestlers Who Returned Completely Shredded

In this video I break down 10 wrestlers who returned to WWE in ridiculously good shape.
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00:00 - INTRODUCTION
00:35 - UNDERTAKER
02:12 - EDDIE GUERRERO
03:14 - BIG SHOW
05:05 - THE ROCK
06:18 - JINDER MAHAL
07:40 - MAVEN
09:12 - TRIPLE H
10:11 - REY MYSTERIO
11:29 - EDGE
12:22 - GUNTHER

[@danielsatter1805]

I couldn't possibly explain to anyone how important the Undertaker was to me as a young man.

[@kingplayz9337]

Deadass

[@purestformofpeace]

Same. Loved the Deadman. Felt like a real life superhero. Larger than life

[@Snyper1405]

​@@kingplayz9337nah that's you on your couch eating potato chips son 😂

[@user-pm2pt9ty2p]

Undertaker was the reason I continued watching wrestling after Austin n Rock were gone

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

“Young man?” But yeah I’d agree your man was a beast and one helluva character.

[@thechosenone7875]

Taker in 07 was his peak physique

[@coreychristian2312]

It was unbelievable bc he was never that muscular lol, he looked so good

[@manuelg7765]

Nah it was when he was the leader of the ministry of darkness that’s the best shape I ever seen taker have

[@jd-the-red3026]

@@manuelg7765 He was bigger, but not as cut up. Plus he was really beat up physically in those years

[@thechosenone7875]

@@coreychristian2312 man had striations for days lol.

[@thechosenone7875]

@@manuelg7765 he definitely had more mass but nowhere near the aesthetics he had in 07. We all know his peak physique definitely wasn’t 00-01 lol

[@Nater99]

Eddie’s Physique was unreal for a high flyer! Takers physique was unreal for being a giant.

[@cfields8507]

Eddie was super saucy, part of the reason for his heart problems. And taker most likely has dabbled, he's kinda hinted at it in a few podcasts.

[@maxb4210]

@@cfields8507There’s maybe 2-3 top star talent in WWE to have never dabbled in the sauce, everyone else unquestionably has

[@DigitalGoldAU]

Blasphemous not to mention big show and his abs if you talk about a giant

[@Nater99]

@@DigitalGoldAU Yeah I’ll give you Show later on for sure … but for big part of his career he was way too heavy, and even in his early days, his physique wasn’t “out of this world”

[@smarksruinedwrestling5020]

Eddie Guerrero was on steroids he was super shredded in 2005

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

Kane looked monstrous in his 2000 Return. That video of him walking down the ring, when we first saw him in the orange and black outfit, while Paul Bearer donned the red jacket still gives me chills.

[@kucchbhii9754]

But then he got his tummy coming out and his physique became Wrost since his bicep injury in 2002 ...

[@RodDeWitt]

This Undertaker's physique, upon his return, is the physique that video games have always been inspired by for his modeling. If you play SvR from 2007 to 2013, you will see that the undertaker has exactly this same physique.

[@jonathanwillis877]

Stg always thought this same shiu until i realized he was actually cut up like dat

[@mrnoob354]

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[@atrmediaofficial]

Jesus Christ Is Coming Soon Repent & Draw near To Him ❤️✝️🙏

[@simbasimboya]

yes you got me I was thinking that clips from video game

[@sham-hj6qx]

Same with triple h in the games

[@ShaunInce123]

2000's Triple H, especially in 2002 was the most jacked I'd ever seen him.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

Liver King Level Steroids

[@ShaunInce123]

​@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id yup

[@MissAlmostFine]

He was too big then. His sweet spot was 98-99, IMO. After that he started looking like an inflatable.

[@X-mf8xh]

Roided Sorry to disappoint you

[@wallaceshawn-zk8iw]

​@@MissAlmostFineExactly

[@DallasRabot]

Maven’s new KZbin channel is just something else. He is so transparent on how he got his physique.

[@SkaterGrind5.]

It is. Im glad he is open

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

Rock chose to slim down for Hollywood, then got older and got ripped "without steroids".....OK Rock, keep tellin everyone that. No one cares if you do / did steroids, just dont lie about it.

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

That time period mightve been his natty time period but the following years were liver king level steroids.

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

Bro he ain’t shredded he is the shredder!

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

Correct. Mid 2000s were his natural look​@@FernandoMartinez-pv1id

[@argus1568]

Just like his lie on not understanding a multi millioner asking people for donation fornmaui

[@MorningWoodFairy]

How do you know It's steroids and not testosterone?

[@theprinceofdarkness3250]

That's sad about what happened with The Undertaker... man trained so hard to give us a banger and yet only got barely 3 minutes of a match...

[@amandagrothmann308]

Right but atleast we saw cena get his ass kicked

[@sbdftw1702]

Yeah, Taker was definitely annoyed by that. He said in a recent interview that both Vince and Cena wanted it to be a squash match but that he was physically ready to have a long one considering we have never really seen a long Cena/Taker match before.

[@DEADtoRISE08]

@@daarksideytboss is boss

[@amandagrothmann308]

@daarksideyt yes taker had control with his script and what he does, but in the end if vince asks taker to put someone over or squash someone taker will. Take the streak for example. Taker has revealed that he thought lesnar shouldnt of been the one to end it cuz brock was already at the top and lesnar had beaten him many times prior so him ending it wasnt going to elevate him at all. But taker did what vince asked of him

[@Snyper1405]

Blame vince for that. Undertaker was heaps disappointed for not getting a decent wrestlemania match after all the training and hard work he put in. Absolutely ridiculous

[@OmegaS-117]

Definitely Jinder Mahal and Drew Mcintyre surprised me the most on their physique when they returned can’t believe Drew Mcintyre didn’t make the list though

[@flaredubbzy646]

Bruh that LA Knight burn at the end 💀

[@danc3488]

Dude...LA Knight and Gunther, they'd better book that match sooner rather than later. It would be match of the year candidate.

[@aaronmason3086]

the undertaker with abs and a full beard was so badass

[@MICHAELTUMANGDAY]

Gunther's was inspiring😏 You know a push is coming if the man himself talked to you about losing weight.

[@kagisanobokala8154]

'07 Undertaker my Goat the man was faster and stronger than I had ever seen him I'll never forget his match against Gregory Helms

[@TrevorD19]

Surprised AJ styles and Brock Lesnar weren't included.

[@ShaunInce123]

This video was most likely being worked on before AJ Styles returned, so that's probably he's not on the list.

[@williammitchell4417]

There was a thing about AJ that he "ate" Brock. I asked "Does Sable know??"

[@purestformofpeace]

His most recent return is literally shown in the beginning of the vid, albeit briefly

[@kevinstull8552]

When Braun Strowman came back to the WWE, he looked absolutely badass and jacked.

[@_absurd]

Jimmy Uso is probably an honourable mention here, his physique after returning from the leg injury where he was so stacked and jacked was impressive. him and Jey have always been pretty equal when it came to size with little difference, but then Jimmy came back twice the size

[@BeastNationXIV]

Kane too. In 1999, he didn't necessarily "return" shredded, but after WrestleMania he started to slim down. By June that year, KOTR, he was slimmer and more ripped, while starting to wear the outfit that had mesh slits in the wrestling top he wore. By August/September (around the time he'd become tag champs again with X-Pac and had the feud with Unholy Alliance) he was absolutely shredded. But he returned in that same shredded condition in 2002 for sure, and was faster than ever before.

[@Sad1stic]

I always thought taker looked good with a beard, he didn't keep it long though.

[@purestformofpeace]

I was just telling my brother the exact same thing 😂 He should've def kept it longer

[@MorningWoodFairy]

He had that full beard from 1990 to 1994

[@lumideo1]

​@@MorningWoodFairythat was a ginger beard.... Not as cool

[@MorningWoodFairy]

@@lumideo1I'd call It the golden beard. It looked pretty cool at the royal rumble 1994

[@mehulrathod7739]

Taker was having a great physique since his last run with big evil taker in 03. He lost weight again in 04 but after 05 he started to add more body weight on himself. I remember i was in awww when I saw him showing his shredded body.

[@cenationmiles]

Honorable mention: Brock Lesnar Wrestlemania 29. He came back in April 2012 fresh off his UFC and was very lean and cleaner due to the USADA testing. Fast forward about 11 months and he showed up to mania that year looking this biggest in terms of muscle since is Next Big Thing Run 💉

[@HMWSports]

There wasn't USADA testing in the UFC until 2015, I believe.

[@limpx336]

​@HMWSports they definitely tested for roids when he was in the ufc...

[@kovulion7777]

remember, a ton of WWE Wrestlers know how to get in shape, they only start to lose shape because they're injured and working through the pain

[@jasonlauritsen5587]

People seem to forget how big Undertaker was in the early 90's, he got quite a but smaller after his character started doing alot more active stuff and not moving like a dead guy and was constantly broken and due to that he gradually lost muscle over the next 8 years until he had a long healing break.

[@torvum9474]

lmao, no they lose shape because they cycle off *anabolic* steroids while they stop training to recover and use recovery drugs instead. Not all steroids are built for mass gaining. They also cause sterility (why HHH got so fat while having kids, he can't take them unless he wants a low sperm count)

[@alfrede.neuman8611]

@@jasonlauritsen5587 It wasn't the lost muscle that slowed him down, its that his hips were shot and in desperate need or replacement. He wrestled for YEARS in pain because he thought the show must go on.

[@johnathancard9140]

Eddie's WCW theme was fire

[@darcycox1991]

Taker from 2000-2010 was really in awesome shape!

[@jordannewsom3606]

2002-2010

[@bradgaines]

I'll never forget HHH return in 2002. I knew he was way more jacked when he first came out in the coat. But when he took his shirt off, my friends and I were like "Oh Shxx!!!!

[@samuelcohen2362]

Bruh Rey at 175 being his heaviest, he truly is among giants. I'm 5 10 and 180 of muscle and still would have thought Mysterio weighed more than me, what a legend 🇲🇽

[@kodakblack7882]

Edge could play the drummer from Foo fighters in a movie

[@Lagato445]

taker was peak in his ministry of darkness era go back and look up those videos, his dealts were like cannon balls, he was def on some good gear then

[@donavannembhard5236]

Best undertaker. Around 2007. Definitely shredded

[@Davian_Thule]

Taker is GOD

[@45Lotos]

@4:47 thats kratos, thats who we need in a live action.

[@MissAlmostFine]

Gunther and those slaps/chops are insane. I can almost feel them through the screen😮😮😮

[@Whin556]

Taker busting out of the casket during the Orton feud was the best he ever looked

[@gabrielpf1050]

It's great to be able to watch your videos. (hugs from Brazil)

[@kadharefinley224]

Gunther transformation is just completely shocking. He was fat for years and then when he went to NXT he looked so different because of all of the weight he lost then ultimately he got called up to SmackDown and became intercontinental and as they say the rest is history

[@purestformofpeace]

I definitely wouldn't consider him "shredded" by any means tho. The weight suited him/ the character. Without it he looks a bit odd tbh

[@Theterminato2013]

Gunther>>>Roman Lames

[@sanjaimathewmampala4904]

Gunther's transformation was just awesome. He looked so different back then and even now he has impressed everyone with his wrestling style.

[@brendah.6366]

Taker!!!❤❤❤

[@SuperFlyCarp]

The Triple H ‘02 comeback was the craziest thing I had ever seen at that time

[@2highshakur454]

Kane in 2002 return the night after SummerSlam on raw came back leaner and ripped in also was lean the same way in 1999 when he teamed with x-pac

[@theF1oracle]

0:20 'What's in those apples' 😂😂😂😂

[@boboloups]

Heel Reigns and drew mcintyre had incredible body transformation

[@johnrodriguez4905]

Undertaker in 2007 was peak physique

[@michaelklingenberg7872]

Damn I never knew big show worked into a sixpack! Very impressive

[@axkamen3429]

This was clearly done because of how jacked Styles was when he returned the other day

[@FernandoMartinez-pv1id]

And Randy

[@June17th]

I liked 2010 undertaker and 2018 cause in 2017 he looked bad but in 2018 he looked good

[@June17th]

Taker in 2007 was his best version though

[@AidenLS]

I choose you over everyone else making these kind of videos because I think your voice is easy to listen too and your editing is rather enjoyable from what I see so far. no weird cuts that imply you just push these out without reviewing them at all. can really get behind that.

[@martincairns7761]

As ever, well said. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@shambooski]

RIP Eddie Guerrero, man, watching this just brought back a ton of memories of my brother and myself hiding injuries so we wouldn't get grounded because we had to try everything we saw these guys do. Still don't regret it one bit.

[@juancarcamo988]

Is that Ricky starks vs jinder mahal 6:18

[@Ollieslife101]

That's one transformation that I will never forget is Jimder Mahal..I did not enjoy his run but man I was so impressed with his transformation. Definitely my #1 return/transformation was when HHH came back from the quad tear. Brings chills to my body even when I watch it today online..

[@Angelthebunvrc]

Great video

[@denciolombos2510]

I clearly remember John Cena being able to body press the big show despite being that huge. Cena is not yet a super big star that time. His thuganomic years. I can't remember what was that match called but I remember there are many of them in the ring. Battle royale or something. But that was the time I realize cena was legit strong.

[@jimmyw5136]

Steven Richards come back after RTC. He looked amazing!

[@KuroKazama]

2:10 "I train for 45, and I get 5. You know how that goes." Unironically my favorite line from The Undertaker.

[@jarnold420ja]

This LA night part at end made me spit my drink out 😂

[@cfields8507]

I forgot about big cass and enzo. "You look like a roadmap, too bad you arent going anywhere" was so good😂

[@BeardedVeteran1776]

It's crazy that undertakers entrance was longer than his match with cena.

[@Shadowfane]

I know this is wwe only but y2J was 50 and came back shredded ❗️

[@abhijithis9424]

Orton and AJ looks shredded AF

[@AproposOfWetSnow]

I think Brutus Beefcake turning into the Disciple was the most shocking. I didn't even know it was Brutus until years later.

[@MrTyler189]

What's in those apples 😂

[@hbkslazyeye8865]

The moment where taker and Batista turn to the camera and look back at Shawn and John They wear MASSIVE Taker was SHREDDED

[@facieboi2648]

Ricky starks tapping to Jinder Mahal at 6:17. Didn't expect to see that

[@thegreenpianist7683]

6:19 is that Ricky Starks?

[@Hydrosized]

Maven should take more credit. He didn’t just use gear to get in shape! He also wore lots of makeup.

[@MrGatsu]

Scott Steiner’s transformation from the former all American amateur wrestler to the muscle bound, shredded genetic freak Big Poppa Pump in his 2002 return is the craziest transformation I’ve seen by far in a wrestler

[@RealChillGraz]

only one missing was carlito

[@metalslayergameplays6089]

7:42 Yay, Maven is back in the spotlight after he start his youtube channel.

[@bigtaker1959]

Yea I can agree undertakers physique was definitely at its best in 2007 especially for him being tall and slim chubby it’s most definitely hella impressive he made it work

[@coppertopv365]

I wish i could just train with a few of them for a couple weeks. I have had it rough since i left the Army. 6 screws an a plate in my leg, several injuries. I can't run and it dont matter what i eat or do, I can't get my weight down and stable. I was dieting like 2-3 months and recently I've been off my diet because of an auto accident

[@sangramtarenia4079]

6:18 Ricky Starks 😂😂😂

[@romariohenry412]

He looks the same today. He's having a great run in AEW now.

[@conormcgrath4307]

Jinder rocking the gyno 👍😊

[@devanneschalkwyk9255]

So we all going to sleep on McIntyre's comeback?

[@georgemunro9640]

That was a shock from hell Jinder Mahal winning the WWE Championship from Randy Orton if anyone was betting they lost their money that was horrible and he absolutely sucked as a Heel Champion we didn't see that shit coming

[@kouyaomoua1]

Gunther is going to be a Hella of wrestlers one day

[@cooneyjonny]

sick that takers wanted to change the reign of his winstreak, shoulda never changed that.

[@CadChamberlain]

ngl Triple H in his last matches in WWE was at his biggest

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

Good on show for really trying his hardest

[@toddlawler7202]

Just recently when Orton and AJ Styles returned looking jacked and then CM punk comes along flat as a pancake

[@someguy1907]

Big show getting in shape probably saved his life

[@desprezolorde]

Taker is natty or not? I believe that his peak physique is totally achievable, as well as Shawn, Bret and Stone Cold.

[@TerryTibbsTalkToMe2024]

All those apart from HBK have been admitted at one time or another to not being natty.

[@desprezolorde]

@@TerryTibbsTalkToMe2024 Impressive. The most addicted, at one point, and the only one that - probably - never used any steroids.

[@hasanx8066]

​@@TerryTibbsTalkToMe2024 If Shawn said he did it id believe he was lying unless it was around the time of his back injury lol. I don't ever remember a "ripped" or sculpted Shawn

[@TrevorD19]

​​@@hasanx8066He probably did after surgery. But those are to build muscle to make you stronger. Not fill out

[@thechosenone7875]

@@TerryTibbsTalkToMe2024HBK got suspended in 93 for steroid use.

[@E_SoupX]

4:49 big show lookin like kratos 😂

[@EditsByX]

Everytime I see taker in shape it motivates me to got to the gym and train like no one's business

[@lenxzzz]

What title and who’s entrance music that first music played in intro I can’t understand the words haha

[@Briddi22]

Ein sehr sympathischer junger Mann 😊

[@OfficialDRELOSKi]

Funny, you put the Rock and Mahal together two weeks prior to Day 1 😂

[@ShaunInce123]

He was ahead of the curve by 2 weeks 😂

[@suksit6547]

The love the big show when he s 500 pound version man it is his original

[@edweeno8202]

You could’ve done Randy Orton bro looks even more amazing after his return

[@LandonB78]

6:44 Enzo has me 💀

[@smuledude5054]

It's a dream of mine to meet edge and shake his hand he is like an idol

[@wscsace]

Gunters face looks sickly

[@Lesssvav]

Rey STILL in a mask in a hospital bed 🙌🏾🤣🤣🤣

[@uguuv2]

I miss old Rey's ring entrance where he jumps from the Smackdown "fist" entrance ramp

[@killerbug05]

That selfie of big show with abs is fucking terrifying

[@lemmyspeaks]

Can we all agree that big shows transformation is just phenomenal. Went from well built, to heavy, to heavier, to cut af. One of the most difficult things I go through is bulking then cutting. I’m the same height and body shape that Eddie Guerrero is i bulked up to my heaviest this past winter at 197 pounds, but when it comes to losing weight for summertime I literally have to starve myself while at the same time Training hard and heavy. I’ll only have a cup of coffee, some yogurt, and a scoop of tuna, and a protein shake later in the day. I’m order to look cut my bodyweight has to be 155 pounds, I usually stay around 175 pounds when cutting because if I got that low I would probably die.

[@KillyJoe]

Ahh loved Eddie’s wcw theme

[@terrick1984]

Loved Taker. As Deadman AND. Badass

[@loverboyjmac]

That dude landed straight on the back on his head at 0.33 wow.

[@LUKE2KOFFICIAL]

Was that jinder vs Ricky starks

[@vaibhav9407]

Aj should be in the list❤

[@adithya9535]

Big show is underappreciated