10 UFC Fighters That Would Make Great Pro Wrestlers

There are a selection of fighters accredited with helping to bring the UFC into the mainstream during the noughties. Many will cite Ken Shamrock as the original crossover star thanks to his run in WWE and popular rivalry with legendary wordsmith Tito Ortiz.

If one were to ask UFC president Dana White, however, no one played a bigger part in boosting the UFC's exposure back then than Chuck Liddell. 'The Iceman' enjoyed a reign of dominance in the light heavyweight division, savaging opponents his aggressive, fearless brawling.

Liddell's explosive fighting style, a hybrid of Kempo, boxing and Karate predominantly, was wildly entertaining to watch. His recklessness when charging into battle only added to his aura as a fearsome wildman out for blood. His feuds with Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture in particular attracted a lot of eyes to the sport.

Liddell, funnily enough, had all the tools one needed to be a pro wrestling superstar in that time period. He was jacked, charismatic and intimidating. Furthermore, he had the kind of fiery, crazy eyes no acting coach will ever be able to teach.

In the squared circle, he likely could've created an interesting style by mixing his brawling with his knowledge of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Assuming he could get used to the joint-corroding pain of flat back bumps and running the ropes, there's no doubt he would've been a huge hit in wrestling for the same reasons he was in MMA.