10 WWE Superstars Who Ended Up With Surprising Jobs After Wrestling

9. Ken Shamrock - Security For 50 Cent

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Revealed by the 'World's Most Dangerous Man' himself during a 2014 Twitter exchange, Ken Shamrock spent time working as 50 Cent's bodyguard during a period out of the pro wrestling/mixed martial arts spotlight.

In a series of tweets - some of which included input from respected MMA journalist Ariel Helwani - Shamrock noted the following that he was running "his personal bodyguarding" adding "it's been a pleasure working with you and your team, you are by far one of the classiest gents I have ever worked with. God bless" in response to his time with the rapper.

Shamrock's been in and out of the pro wrestling ring and MMA cage over the last four decades, but this diversion into protection was one of the more surprising left turns in a career that's had more than a few. Ultimately, the call of combat pulled him back, and he'd make a string of appearances as recent as 2021 for Bellator and Impact Wrestling.

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