5 pro wrestlers who would succeed in MMA and 5 who would fail

Would Succeed: Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe started his career in combat sports early, training in Judo and Ju Jitsu at a young age. The proud Samoan is also an accomplished Polynesian dancer, which has improved his footwork and agility.

With both grappling and striking styles at his command, Joe would make a fabulous MMA competitor. His speed is shocking for a heavyweight, and if he were to cut down to the 265 pound limit, he might be unstoppable.

The only thing holding Joe back would be his weight. Joe would have to drop thirty pounds to meet the MMA weight limit for heavyweights, which would cost him some of his power.

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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