WWE Smackdown: Could Kane's Next Run with WWE Be His Final Curtain Call?

The much anticipated return of the Big Red Machine is right around the corner. Kane has had videos hyping his return in which he is shown wearing his mask, which has stirred up interest in whether he will actually wear it again.

Kane is a long time veteran in WWE and has been one of their most reliable performers for the past decade. He has set numerous Rumble records and has done almost everything one could do in WWE.

He is no spring chicken, either. With his aging body probably needing some rest, this may be the last run for Kane.

There were rumors last year of Kane considering retirement, but they were brushed under the rug after he won the world title and had a good run with the belt.

There seems to be a lot of effort going into his return and hopefully WWE handles it properly. I am looking forward to seeing if he is going with the mask again or not.

One thing I have to give Kane credit for is taking the time he has needed to heal his body over the years. Many wrestlers will fight through injuries in fear of losing their spot, but Kane has always taken the proper time to heal his wounds.

Throughout the years, Kane has had some close calls, but never really a career ending injury scare, which is lucky considering his size.

I have a feeling that, despite being a popular and valuable part of the WWE team, it may be time for Glenn Jacobs to hang up his red tights and call it a day.

He cannot keep performing the same way he has in the past for much longer, and I do not wish to see a guy like Kane become a washed up veteran who does not know when to throw in the towel.

I really hate saying this, but guys like Ric Flair, Jim Duggan and Terry Funk just don't know when enough is enough.

They were all great talents, but right now they couldn't wrestle a decent match to save their lives without someone else carrying them through it.

Kane should not end up that way and his exit from the business should be at the right time, which may not be far away.

As much as I like Kane, I would rather see him retire healthy enough to enjoy the rest of his life than abuse his body by wrestling past his expiration date.

He is almost 45, which is not old by any means. However, in the wrestling world, you may as well be a grandpa at that age. Guys half his age are looking for a spot, and Kane could give it to them by stepping aside when the time is right.

What do you think, is Kane nearing the end of the road in his wrestling career?

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