5 current WWE Superstars and their jobs before wrestling

#1. WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali

WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali's job as a WWE Superstar is an exciting one. However, his previous occupation was equally exciting in its own right.

Before becoming a pro wrestler, Ali had to work in different jobs to provide for his family after his father passed away. The 35-year-old had just graduated from college when his dad died. He began searching for a job and landed a few marketing ones. However, a friend of his soon provided him with a better option:

"One of my buddies told me he was becoming a cop, he also told me everything about it and then asked me if I wanted to join him. I was fascinated by the profession and how one can give back to the society, which was more intriguing for me than doing a desk job hidden behind a computer, also it was more than just collecting a paycheque but also about bringing a change. Thus I became a police officer," Ali told mid-day.com.

#tbthursday to this little gem. Back when I was a 👮I caught the biggest criminal of all time. Your burgers are safe, citizens. #hamburglar🍔 @McDonalds pic.twitter.com/gUjusmTPzZ

— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) January 18, 2018

Ali worked as a police officer for four years. During that time, the 35-year-old chased his pro wrestling dream too. Sometimes, he would wrestle at events before rushing to his duties as a policeman minutes later:

"There were days I'd wrestle at 9 o'clock, and afterward, I often didn't shower and would just throw on sweatpants. I had my police gear in the car and would rush to get to the station by 10:30, clean myself off as best I could and be ready for my shift by 10:59," Ali said in an interview with ESPN.

The excitement is real as @AliWWE compliments @KSAMANNY after coming to his aid and taking out @MACEtheWRESTLER & @TBARRETRIBUTION on #WWERaw. pic.twitter.com/MWMlphxjLS

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 10, 2021

Mustafa Ali performed on the independent circuit for nearly 13 years before joining WWE in 2016. Despite some questionable booking, Ali has proven himself as one of the most talented Superstars on the WWE roster. He is currently active on Monday Night RAW.