Marko Stunt becomes car salesman set to announce at Memphis Wrestling

Marko Stunt, the onetime AEW standout who retired from in-ring competition last year for medical reasons, has begun a new career as a car salesman in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and is scheduled to make a public announcement at a Memphis Wrestling event on November 2. The 27-year-old, who performed as Marko Stunt but uses his given name Noah Nelms in daily life, confirmed he has traded wrestling for a full-time role at Homer Skelton Ford after stepping away from the ring in late 2024 to prioritize his long-term health.

Stunt told Busted Open Radio that a series of injuries, including multiple concussions and a fractured lower back, made continued wrestling too risky. He described a concussion sustained after a misjudged missile dropkick and later recounted suffering a cracked L5 vertebra during an independent show, injuries he said left doctors warning of a substantial paralysis risk if he continued taking bumps. "They did advise me to go ahead and hang up the boots," he said, noting the decision was made with his young daughter and family in mind.

Beyond the medical reasons, Stunt also said he bears responsibility for how his run in All Elite Wrestling concluded. An early signee...