9. Elias Theodoreau
https://twitter.com/EliasTheodorou/status/619980879025192960 Elias Theodoreau isn't a household name yet, but he has the potential. Winner of The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia, Theodoreau is undefeated in the UFC and as a pro to date. A skilled fighter who moonlights as a model, engages fans with a humourous Twitter account overflowing with personality, and possesses a quick wit in live interviews, Theordoreau may have the chance to be the next GSP. Having recently appeared on The Amazing Race, "The Spartan" also made his professional wrestling debut recently, after training for a month with the promotion Superkick'd. His first bout, where he was billed as "Greece Lightning," came against vet Kris Chambers. Calling it the dream of every 14 year old boy, Theodoreau seems to understand the wrestling business, saying to Bleacher Report:
It doesn't matter if they love you or hate you. Just so long as they want to watch you. Pro wrestlers are great at finding a storyline. And that's something a lot of UFC fighters lack. People are spending their hard-earned money on what you're trying to sell.
He also has respect for the craft, adding:
I have total respect for what they do and the bumps and the bruises that come with it. Kris Chambers was the real pro wrestler, and I was basically following his lead. I had a great pro wrestler show me the ropes, pun intended. He made me look good as a guest in his home.
While the UFC will remain his focus for now, it only takes two or three losses to exit the promotion. As a TUF Champion with the right look, he could quickly make the switch to the pro wrestling realm.