5 WWE legends' children who didn't want to follow in their parents' footsteps

Unlike some children who embrace the industry, several WWE legends' children preferred not to compete inside the squared circle.

The children of many legends have followed in their parents' footsteps over the past few decades. There are currently several second and third-generation superstars on the WWE main roster. Randy Orton, Natalya, and Dominik Mysterio are a few examples. The NXT 2.0 roster also has some second-generation talent, including Rick Steiner's son, the NXT Champion Bron Breakker.

Meanwhile, other iconic superstars' children were not interested in pursuing a career in professional wrestling. Instead, they preferred to work more regular jobs, including teaching and video game design.

Here are five legends' children who preferred to stay away from the wrestling business.

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#5. WWE Hall of Famer Sting's son: Steven Borden Jr.

Sting spent most of his professional wrestling career outside of WWE. He competed in several promotions, including WCW, IMPACT Wrestling, and most recently AEW. He spent nearly six years in WWE, during which he only competed in four matches.

Although Sting is a legendary wrestler and a WWE Hall of Famer, his son Steven Borden Jr. was never interested in following in his footsteps. Instead, he preferred to pursue a career in football.

Sting's son was an athlete growing up. He played football and basketball in high school. He later joined the University of Kentucky, where he continued to play football.

In an interview with ukathletics.com during his college days, the Hall of Famer's son disclosed that he wanted to become a professional player in the NFL. He also revealed that his second career option was to become a professional surfer.

Although his father is a famous wrestler, Borden Jr. told CBS in 2015 that Sting never pushed him to become an in-ring performer himself.

"He's always kind of pushed me to do what I want to do, make a name for myself outside of what he's done.'' Borden Jr. said. ''So that's been the goal my entire life, not really to follow in his footsteps necessarily, but to make my own name ... he never really was one of those dads who kind of wanted to push their son into their own deal."

Sting's son received a tryout with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. However, things didn't work out and he soon hung up his boots. Borden Jr. later became the Sports Scientist and General Manager of SAGA Fitness. He now has his own podcast, "Momentum with Steven Borden."

#4. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair's daughter: Megan Fliehr

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has been married several times and has four children. While three of his kids have become professional wrestlers, only one has never competed inside the squared circle.

In the book "Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte," the current SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair, disclosed that her sister Megan was an outstanding athlete growing up. However, she did not want to become a wrestler.

"Megan is the oldest of the Fliehr kids and the most intelligent,'' Charlotte said. ''She was a standout basketball player, has a great sense of humor, and is the only one of us who never sought a life in the squared circle. As the oldest Fliehr child, she’s had to be the toughest emotionally. Megan bottle-fed me as a baby and is someone I’ve idolized my entire life. Megan’s been there for me every step of the way."

While Charlotte Flair is one of WWE's biggest stars, her sister prefers to stay away from the spotlight. However, Megan did appear with her father on an episode of WCW nearly two decades ago. She also appeared in a few wrestling documentaries highlighting her father's career.

#3. WWE legend Sycho Sid's son: Frank Eudy

Two-time WWE Champion Sycho Sid has two sons, Gunner and Frank. While the first followed in his father's footsteps and became a professional wrestler, the second preferred to pursue a career elsewhere.

In an interview, Frank disclosed that he was never interested in becoming a professional wrestler despite being the son of a wrestling legend.

"I don’t think I ever wanted anything like that for me, especially because I’m not as big as Dad is. I’m one of those body types that would have to be doing flips off the top rope. I just don’t think I’m suited for that," he said.

In 2012, Frank was a cast member on the CBS reality show Big Brother 14, competing for $500,000. During his appearance on the show, he revealed that he was unemployed. Although Sid's son failed to win the competition, the viewers chose him as their favorite houseguest and he won $25,000.

In 2016, Frank participated in Big Brother 18 as a returning houseguest. During his second appearance on the show, he introduced himself as a pharmaceutical sales representative.

#2. WWE Hall of Famer Jim Neidhart's daughter: Kristin Neidhart (Muffy)

Unlike her sister Natalya, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Neidhart's daughter Kristin was not interested in becoming a professional wrestler. Instead, Kristin (AKA Muffy) has pursued a career in education.

Kristin graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education and Teaching. Over the next few years, she worked as a teacher at Odyssey Prep Academy and Fellsmere Elementary School. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is currently a Match Instructional Coach at Seminole Country Public Schools in Orlando, Florida.

Kristin made an appearance on Total Divas, alongside her family in 2013. After her father died in 2018, the school teacher praised her sister for keeping his memory and career alive through her work in Vince McMahon's company.

"Nattie’s trying to do that, whether it be episodes on Total Divas, where she continuously will bring him up, or if she maybe tries to throw him into an angle in her wrestling,” she told The Kingston Whig Standard.

Kristin is very supportive of Natalya's career. She usually attends WWE shows alongside her husband and children to cheer on her sister.

#1. WWE legend The Undertaker's son: Gunner Calaway

The Undertaker is arguably the greatest superstar in WWE history. However, his son, Gunner Calaway, has no interest in walking in his father's footsteps.

Gunner is The Deadman's oldest son from his first wife, Jodi Lynn. In an interview with The Ring, The Cage, and The Stage in 2018, the WWE legend's son disclosed that he thought about getting into wrestling when he was a child. Nevertheless, as he grew older, he wanted to be independent and find his own interests.

"I'd say as a kid, definitely. You see it so much and you're just think like, 'Wow, how cool would that be?' In my eyes, it was like being a superhero. As you get older, you get into your teenage years and kind of want to be independent and find your own interests. So, in my young adult life I steered away from wrestling and tuned in when it was necessary," he said.

Instead of pursuing a wrestling career, Calaway went to Full Sail University, from which he graduated as a Video Game Artist.

"That's kind of the path I'm setting before myself. I'd like to, in the next five to ten years, be an artist for a team in a production company for video games. Something I could put my 3D skills to good use and eventually own my own indie company," he added.

Calaway now describes himself on Instagram as a Freelance Artist, Illustrator, and Streamer. He frequently posts samples of his artwork on his account.