13 NFL Players Who Later Became WWE Superstars

Before the wrestling ring, many superstars first played on the football field. Here's 13 wrestlers who spent time in the NFL before calling WWE home.

Updated: April 5, 2023

Before the wrestling ring, many superstars first played on the football field. Here’s 13 wrestlers who spent time in the NFL before calling WWE home.

By Joe Lisnow

The lineage of pro wrestling dates back centuries, tying the world together through the art of storytelling. After decades... More about Joe Lisnow