26 WWE Stars Who Have Competed In MMA Fights

15) Jack Gallagher

MMA Record: 2 Wins, 0 Losses (Amateur) 

You might not know that ‘Gentleman’ Jack Gallagher could probably kick your ass, even though he looks like the nicest guy on the planet. According to an interview with ESPN prior to the Cruiserweight Classic:

“The 26-year-old has a 2-0 record in amateur MMA with two first-round submissions, and has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for eight years, as well as in boxing and kickboxing”

Looks like he is not just a Gentleman, but a legitimate tough guy as well.


14) Jack Swagger

MMA Record: 2 Wins, 0 Losses (1 No contest)

Jack Swagger seems to have some serious potential as an MMA fighter. He is piling up victories in Bellator and has shown some promise.

He is someone to watch out for over the next few years if he sticks with it.


13) Jessamyn Duke

MMA Record: 3 Wins, 5 Losses (1 No contest)

Jessamyn Duke is a member of Ronda Rousey’s Four Horsewomen crew and has appeared on NXT television over the past year or so.

She compiled a record of 3 wins, 5 losses and 1 No Contest in MMA. This includes a brief stint in the UFC.


12) Ken Shamrock

MMA Record: 28 Wins, 17 Losses, 2 Draws

Ken Shamrock wrestled for WWE from 1997 until 1999. During his time in WWE, he won the 1998 King of the Ring tournament. He also became Intercontinental and a tag team champion alongside the Big Bossman.

Shamrock has had a legendary career in MMA. This includes becoming one of the first inductees into the UFC Hall of Fame. Shamrock has had a legendary career in MMA and is a legend in the sport.


11) Kid Kash

MMA Record: 0 Wins, 1 Loss

Kid Kash had a brief cup of coffee with the WWE from 2005 until 2006. This includes winning the Cruiserweight Championship.

A decade later, he made his professional MMA debut at the Valor Fights event. He was knocked out in 38 seconds by Lindsey Jones.


10) Marina Shafir

MMA Record: 1 win, 2 losses

Marina Shafir is not a very well-known among name wrestling fans. She is a member of Ronda Rousey’s Four Horsewomen crew and is currently training in WWE to become a wrestler (along with Jessamyn Duke).

Shafir only had a few professional fights, compiling a record of 1 and 2.


9) Matt Riddle

MMA Record: 8 wins, 3 losses (2 no-contests)

Matt Riddle appeared on The Ultimate Fighter 7. After earning a UFC contract, Riddle went on to have a pretty successful career. He picked up several wins and even a Fight of the Night bonus (vs. Lance Benoist). Unfortunately, Riddle also had a couple of wins overturned after he tested positive for marijuana. This eventually lead him to being released by UFC.

Riddle has since found a home in professional wrestling and signed with WWE in 2018.


8) Mitch (From The Spirit Squad)

MMA Record: 0 Wins, 1 Loss

You might remember Mitch from his time as a member of the ‘Spirit Squad’. The group of male cheerleaders would go on to win the World Tag Team Championships briefly. He was released in 2007 from WWE.

A few years later, he competed in his first and only MMA fight. He would lose against Derrick Lewis, who UFC fans will recognize as ‘The Black Beast’ who is incredibly popular today.


7) Rezar (The Authors of Pain)

MMA Record: 4 Wins, 2 Losses

Rezar is one half of the tag team: The Authors of Pain. He began wrestling only in 2015 and had a very successful career in NXT.

Prior to signing with WWE he competed in 6 MMA fights, compiling a 4 and 2 record. Looks like he is able to back up the name: Authors of Pain with a legitimate fighting background.


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