10 Pro Wrestlers Who Could Have Been Stars In The UFC

7. Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle Intercontinental Champion
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As one of the greatest amateur wrestlers of his generation, Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle would have likely been a dominant force in the UFC, had he chosen the Octagon over the squared circle in the late-'90s. His grappling alone would have been enough to negate any potential deficiencies in his stand up game ⁠—particularly during that period.

As was stated in the Shorty G entry, Olympic wrestlers have had a ton of success in the UFC. Of course, Angle also has a lot of charisma and could cut an excellent promo, which would have made him a highly marketable fighter in addition to being a world-class athlete.

Barring some sort of injury, it's hard to imagine a scenario in which Angle wouldn't have been an MMA megastar, had he decided to go that route.

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From 1999-2003 Jacques performed on the Florida independent pro wrestling circuit. He also has an amateur wrestling background and currently holds a certification in Krav Maga. Jacques graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003, with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Follow him on twitter @goodeals79.