5 Current WWE Superstars you may have forgotten played other sports

#4 Charlotte Flair (Volleyball)

The daughter of the legendary Ric Flair, Charlotte has carved her own legacy in the world of pro-wrestling while being under the WWE umbrella. The Queen made her main roster debut in 2015 and went on to become one of the most successful women's wrestlers of all time in a matter of five years. She is currently a 12-time Champion, and has headlined WrestleMania as well.

Before making a name for herself in Vince McMahon's promotion, Charlotte played Volleyball and did quite well for herself in the sport. While in Providence High School, Charlotte won the NCHSAA four A-State championships on two separate occasions, captained the team, and was the player of the year during the 2004-05 season.

Later, while attending Appalachian State University, she continued playing Volleyball during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Around six years later, she signed a contract with WWE and honed her skills in NXT for the next three years. Charlotte's arrival on the main roster, along with Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, is dubbed as the beginning of the Women's Revolution.

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