10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (May 17)

4. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins Kept Their Figure Passion Secret

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Don't sleep on the fun 'Figure It Out' series Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins co-host on the WWE Network. Similarly, check out their 'Major Wrestling Figure' podcast if you're at all into action figures or toys. Those guys are mega-passionate about it, and they'e comfortable being so nerdy.

That wasn't always the case though. Back when Hawkins and Ryder first broke into the company, they tended to keep their hobby to themselves. When chatting to ESPN about how the atmosphere backstage has changed since then, Ryder made a good point by saying he wasn't exactly going to stroll up to The Undertaker and show off his new purchases.

WWE's roster was more likely to play with cards than toys back then.

Some who did know about the pair's love of action figures thought it was immature and reflected badly on the team. That's ridiculous, obviously. They were being laughed at for being big fans of wrestling history, and that's why they kept it quiet.

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