10 UFC Fighters That Would Make Great Pro Wrestlers

Frank Mir's not-exactly-ideal 19-13 record doesn't do justice to what a gifted beast he was in his MMA prime. One of the most prolific submission artists in heavyweight history, Mir dissected and decimated much of his opposition for years, only getting slowed down by an unfortunate motorcycle crash in 2004.

Interestingly, a motorcycle crash derailing his health for some time is something he has in common with his old UFC nemesis Brock Lesnar. At UFC 81, Mir overcame a ferocious flurry of first-round offence from 'The Beast' to secure a submission victory.

What followed was more than a year of hilariously mean-spirited trash talk, jokes and even skits between the two. Along with being physically imposing and technically skilled, Mir revealed a penchant for comedy and character work tailor-made for pro wrestling. In the lead up to their UFC 100 rematch, both men were throwing more trash talk at each other than Rock and Austin in '99.

While Mir lost the fight, his power over audiences and mastery of the entertainment side of the sport was undeniable. In later years, Mir also packed on an absurd amount of muscle (ironic given his jibes about Lesnar's focus on bodybuilding). In pro wrestling, an insanely jacked submission artist with a mean sense of humour could've gone down a treat.

It's easy to picture Mir cracking wise before the bell and then stretching hapless opponents into submission between the ropes. Who knows? Had he gone into it early last decade, we may well have got a quasi-rubber match between him and Lesnar.