10 Wrestlers You Didn't Know Were Bodybuilders

If only The Great Khali had been as good a wrestler as he was bodybuilder...

John Cena Bodybuilder
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Look at the image above and you'll see none other than John Cena posing like a man possessed for a bodybuilding competition earlier in his career. He's a mountain of muscle; the hamstrings alone on that man are bigger than some people's midsections.

Cena isn't on this list though, mainly 'cause WWE has always made a big deal over his muscle-building work over the years. He, Triple H and The Ultimate Warrior are arguably the most famous wrestling bodybuilders of all time. If you're being exhaustive, you could probably add 'Superstar' Billy Graham (who was pals with Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Chyna to that list.

None of those are here. Instead, the ranks are full of wrestlers you might not know once actively built their bodies either competitively or for fun. Here, we have former national champions in their field and those who used bodybuilding to keep them out of trouble. It's a pretty diverse range of folks.

Of course, enthusiasts may know that some of these men and women were involved in bodybuilding, but there are a few surprises along the way too. A few secret ('Lethal') weapons, if you like...

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