11 WWE Superstars Who Were Successful Athletes Outside The Ring
After CM Punk's UFC debacle, take a look back at some pro wrestlers who had success in the sporting world.
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock had a successful career in MMA. He was a champion and even fought at UFC 1!
Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle won an Olympic Gold Medal with a broken freakin' neck. He won't let you forget about it.
Mark Henry
There is some truth to Henry's "World's Strongest Man" nickname. He was a two-time Olympic power lifter.
Brock Lesnar
Lesnar had a brief stint on the Vikings before taking the UFC by storm and winning the Heavyweight Title.
The Rock
The Rock may not have played in the NFL, but he won a National Championship at Miami and played in the CFL.
Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns was an All-ACC defensive end in college and had a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings.
Goldberg
Bill Goldberg had a standout career at Georgia and played in the NFL for five years as a defensive tackle.
Steve McMichael
"Mongo" McMichael was a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion before he ever stepped foot in a wrestling ring.
"The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd
Ernie Ladd was and All-Star, All-Pro, AFL Champion and a member of the San Diego Chargers hall of fame.
Moose
The current TNA superstar is the latest to make the jump from football to pro wrestling.
Lawrence Taylor
The NFL's best defensive player stepped into the ring in a big way, winning the Wrestlemania 11 main event.
