Overview
- Lance Anoa'i announced on social media that he will end his in‑ring wrestling career in March 2027, when he reaches roughly a 17‑year milestone.
- The announcement came after a 2024 WWE signing that never led to an in‑ring debut because repeated injuries forced him out of WWE and he left the company in late 2025.
- After his WWE exit he returned to the independent circuit and in May 2026 began competing in the combat sport Power Slap, activities he plans to continue until his planned retirement.
- Anoa'i framed the decision as a move to be present for his wife and children and to prepare for a new chapter outside wrestling while pledging ongoing support for his extended wrestling family.
- Coverage notes that wrestling retirements are often temporary, so observers and outlets have flagged the announcement as confirmed by Anoa'i but open to reversal in the future.