Cabana Man Dan Retires From Pro Wrestling

The flip flops were left in the ring as Cabana Man Dan has officially retired from pro wrestling.

Dan competed in his final match on December 20, teaming with Dump Sanders to take on The Talladega Knights (Hunter Drake & Tyler Franks).

Dan has been a staple of the Georgia independent wrestling scene for over two decades. He was the first IWA Deep South Heavyweight Champion and two-time New South Champion. He won the 2019 Heart Of The Southern Sixteen Tournament.

Dan posted the following message on social media:

“Evie, success is often thought about as how much money you have, your status, fame, or being a superstar. Real success is being surrounded by people who love and support you. That is what truly matters.”

I made it. Thank you to everyone who came and supported New South, Dump Sanders for never giving up on me and having one hell of a run as my tag team partner and one of my closest friends and allies. Tyler Franks, Hunter Drake, Garrett Kent, Adam Hunter, theres no one I could be happier with to share my last and best tag match I’ve had! To all wrestlers who busted their butts all day and night yesterday, and to my wife Amanda for going above and beyond for the past 16 years. And fans, family, peers, and friends who came out and exploded our previous attendance record at The Venoe, I love you all.

And all the shout out videos from a dude i met in a pokemon chat room 25 years ago, to Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, WOW. Thank you.

I feel whole and complete. Nothing feels better.

My heart is full and my present life is complete. 🥰

Thank you professional wrestling. It was one hell of a journey. pic.twitter.com/3dkHY5g8xT

— Cabana Man Dan (@cabanamandan) December 21, 2025

Fans can find FIghtful’s interview with Cabana Man Dan ahead of his retirement match here.