wwe.comKen Shamrock was a crossover MMA / WWE star long before Brock Lesnar, he was the originator of the much needed legitimacy to the current WWE product. He was considered to be the pioneer of MMA in the United States, and was one of the biggest draws in the history of Ultimate Fighting Championship. Not only did he conquer everything in the world of MMA, but he also made a successful transition to professional wrestling, and won the prestigious WWE Intercontinental title, as well as the 'King of the Ring' tournament. Ken Shamrock, in his prime was undeniably the 'worlds most dangerous man'. The UFC Hall of Famer was also involved in the match that laid the foundations to the Attitude Era in the WWE, when he refereed the bout between Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. My colleague Ratish Menon and I had the privilege of talking to one of the biggest legends in MMA and pro wrestling, as we discussed about his MMA/UFC career, along with his accomplishments in professional wrestling. Here is an excerpt of six key points from the interview.
6. Shamrock On Triple H Running WWE
WWE.comAG: Youve been vocal regarding Triple Hs involvement as the head of talent relations in the company. After Lesnar was introduced as a legitimate monster in 12, Triple H beat him once at WrestleMania, and lost the rubber match after Lesnar was booked to look weak. What is your opinion of Triple H as someone who can take over the company soon?KS: Listen, at the outset let me tell you that I couldn't take over the company as it would be too much for me! It takes a certain individual to go into a company, with a mindset to make other people look good and feel good about it. Triple H isnt that guy. I am not saying it as a negative thing, but as a positive thing for the organization, so that they can realize that what they need is a person who doesn't mind making the other people look good. Triple H just isnt the guy. He has his picture on the Muscle & Fitness magazine and every time he walks by a mirror, he has to stop and check if his triceps are coming out. I do the same thing, just like most people do in the entertainment business they want to look good, they want to be the star, they want to be at the front. You have to have that type of an attitude to be a champion, but not to run a place which is entertainment-based. You saw what happened. I mean Brock Lesnar, who despite not having much of experience in MMA went in and had the kind of success he had in the UFC, where he beat former champions, but goes back into pro-wrestling and gets beat by Hunter Hearst, with just one punch! Click next for Ken's thoughts on Vince McMahon.