We Literally Watched These Major Wrestling Names Grow Up

Dominik Mysterio

• He was eight years old when he started in WWE
• Dominik Mysterio is now one of WWE's top heels

The obvious wrestler fans have seen grow up is Dominik Mysterio, who was a child when he first appeared on WWE television. He was put on television at a young age as part of the storyline between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero, in which the two men fought over his custody. But few fans would've predicted what's happened to him.

Mysterio has now stepped into the world of wrestling himself and become one of the biggest stars in the business. Mysterio has enjoyed title runs and major storylines, with his future seemingly destined for the main event scene.

Saraya

• She was Divas Champion by the age of 21
• Saraya has had a rollercoaster life in professional wrestling

Saraya was always destined to be a wrestler, given that her mother took a bump while pregnant. It didn't take long for Saraya to get into the business, having made her debut at 13, and all that experience helped her reach WWE at a young age, making her debut at 20.

She was a champion on the main roster just one year later, and fans have witnessed all of her ups and downs ever since. From issues in her public life to career-ending injuries and comebacks, fans have had Saraya's back throughout it all, and that journey still has a long way to go.

AJ Lee

• AJ Lee is now back in WWE at age 38
• Fans have supported her both in and out of WWE

AJ Lee was one of Saraya's greatest rivals in WWE, and while she was seen as the more mature of the two, the truth is that Lee was only young herself. The former Divas Champion was only 22 when she debuted in WWE, and fans have seen her develop both in and out of the ring since that point.

From rising to the top of the industry and finding her husband, to walking away and seemingly being done with the business. Now Lee is back as a fully grown adult, mature, and totally different from the person who fans first witnessed skipping into the company.

MJF

• MJF was 23 when he debuted in AEW
• MJF started wrestling at 18

MJF is one of the fastest-rising stars that the wrestling industry has ever seen, going from an upcoming prospect to a World Champion in rapid time. He got opportunities in MLW to start his career, and while MJF was an impressive talent, he was certainly raw and had a lot to learn.

That's what audiences have seen over the years, especially since he joined AEW. MJF has become one of the biggest stars in the business, growing as a person away from wrestling and even getting significant movie opportunities.

Rhea Ripley

• Ripley was 20 when she debuted in WWE
• Ripley is now 29 and an established champion

Rhea Ripley is one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling today, while Mami is a mature adult at the top of her game. Fans have seen her grow and all the changes she's been through, from being a young talent looking to make an impact to someone who has grown into herself and into who she truly is, with her persona and look.

Ripley is now an established WWE performer, working at the main event level, and she's also married and thriving in her personal life. Fans have enjoyed being on the ride with Ripley, helping the former Judgment Day become the star that she is.

Tyler Bate

• Bate was 19 when he won the NXT UK Championship
• Bate has moved up to the main roster throughout his WWE career

When Tyler Bate first appeared on WWE television, he was a young teenager just looking to make an impact. He didn't waste any time in doing that by winning the NXT UK Championship, and the fact that Bate was so young when he achieved that was an impressive feat in itself.

Since then, audiences have seen him grow up within the business. While Bate hasn't become the top singles star some people expected, he's certainly changed. From bulking up and improving his physique to pushing to the main roster, the Englishman has enjoyed a great career.

Stephanie McMahon

• She modeled merchandise for WWE at 13
• McMahon made her on-screen debut at 22

Stephanie McMahon entered the wrestling world through her family connections, but she ultimately pursued a career in it throughout her life. Having started as a teenager, taking on any role her father offered, McMahon rose to become the company's Chairwoman.

Fans have seen McMahon mature from a young adult to an influential and respected businesswoman, and that's why she's one of the most revered figures in the industry, as audiences feel a connection to her.

Randy Orton

• Randy Orton has seriously matured throughout his life
• Orton is a 14-time World Champion in WWE

As a third-generation wrestler, people have always had a connection to Randy Orton and have witnessed him grow up throughout the business. Having debuted at 22, Orton was a young and hungry wrestler with a lot of talent. But it has been well documented that Orton was a handful backstage, with anger and maturity issues causing problems.

However, throughout his career, Orton has matured and grown as a performer and a person. Fans have seen him develop inside the ring, become a father and a husband, and mellow out with his overall behavior.

Jeff Hardy

• He debuted in WWE at 16
• Hardy remains a regular on television for TNA Wrestling

Considering how long Jeff Hardy has been in the wrestling business, many fans forget that they got to see Jeff Hardy grow up. When he debuted in WWE, Hardy was just 16 years old, having lied and pretended he was 18 so the company would give him a chance.

Since then, fans have followed his journey from being a young boy selling in enhancement matches to becoming WWE Champion and one of the most popular names in history. He's had a rocky road with a lot of public ups and downs, but that in itself has made fans relate to him even more.