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Mark Kerr recently discussed his decision to remain in MMA rather than following other UFC greats into WWE during the late 1990s. Kerr revealed that it was a possibility, but highlighted a major difference between the two industries as a factor in his decision.
Kerr was a legendary MMA competitor with a stellar amateur wrestling background. At the height of his career, 'The Smashing Machine' was one of the top fighters in the world and had an opportunity to use his background and notoriety to transition into pro wrestling.
At the time, former UFC champions, including Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn, had joined WWE during the 'Attitude Era,' a massive boom period for the company.
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In his latest appearance on the JAXXON PODCAST, Kerr revealed that he had met with WWE's Shane McMahon and Jim Ross to discuss the possibility of making the move, but ultimately declined.
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'The Smashing Machine' mentioned that a WWE career would require a significant amount of time on the road and likely wouldn't have been as lucrative because of the costs associated with that amount of traveling. He said:
"I go, 'I'm making really good money fighting right now. Why would I go to pro wrestling?'... [The Rock] was making $150,000 a year. He was on the road 325 days out of the year. He was paying to be on the road basically. If you do the math, you're making like, $400 a day, that's brutal. So, it's one of those where I put it as an option."
Check out Mark Kerr's comments below:
Mark Kerr reveals another reason he has second thoughts about a move to WWE
Mark Kerr also revealed that character development was another reason that gave him second thoughts about a move to WWE.
WWE is known for having an array of characters, but there is plenty of trial and error before a superstar establishes themself and can consistently be involved in key feuds. In the aforementioned clip, Kerr mentioned that there was a developmental requirement had he joined the pro wrestling leader. He said:
"Part of the conversation was there's no way to go from where I was to where I wanted to be without this developmental part, because they would have to see if they can even put me over as a character."
Check out the full episode featuring Mark Kerr below:
