Shelton Benjamin Discusses How Long He Plans To Wrestle For, Potential Future WWE Role

Former WWE star Shelton Benjamin has opened up about how much time he has left in the ring.

Speaking with Chris Van Vliet for Insight, the 49-year-old said:

"I'm pretty sure I could do two [years] easy, five depending on the schedule. But I also don't want to overstay my welcome. I've been doing this a long time. Again, there's going to come a time I have to stop thinking selfishly and look at things like as far as the wrestling business goes, where am I a bigger benefit, in the ring or behind the scenes? Right now I still feel like I can be a huge contributor in the ring. Definitely can still be behind the scenes, but again, this has to be in the right place before I can do that. And that's definitely coming. I will say that's definitely on the horizon. But right now, I still feel like I got a little more I can give."

Benjamin's most recent WWE run came to an end when he was released by the company in September 2023. The former Intercontinental Champion noted that he may not be done with the company, however, as there is the potential for a return in a different role:

"There was talk of me possibly becoming a trainer at some point. I don't think that door has closed, I just haven't pursued it yet. Yes, I love training people, I love teaching, and that comes from my amateur wrestling background. But at this point I still think a little selfishly, I feel like I have a few more things that I'd like to accomplish. So while yes, I definitely am interested. I have to put aside my own ambitions to really be able to do that job correctly. And right now, at least today, I'm not ready to not think a little selfishly," Benjamin said.

In May, Shelton said that he would 'definitely' return to WWE if approached. The 'Gold Standard' is also open to joining AEW.

H/T WrestlingNews.co