10 WWE Superstars who started their pro-wrestling career late

#5 Titus O’Neil - 32

The Titus Brand might be having some issues taking off in the company, but Titus O’Neil didn’t have too many issues while signing up with the leading sports entertainment promotion in the world. However, professional wrestling wasn’t Titus’s first love, as he played football in high school. In fact, O’Neil was a standout player for his high school team and was scouted by major varsity teams.

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Titus played for the Florida Gators team in college and later played in the Arena Football League from 2003 to 2007. “The Gator” signed a developmental deal with WWE in 2009 at the age of 32 and was sent to Florida Championship Wrestling.

Titus competed on the second season of NXT, before moving to the main roster in 2012, along with Darren Young.

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