5 WWE Superstars you probably didn't know are grandparents

The life of a WWE Superstar is far from easy.

Not only do you have to deal with bumps in the ring as well as the constant risk of injury, but you also have to face a life on the road, away from your family.

With Superstars often having to face weeks, or even months on end away from home, it's amazing that any of them are able to start a family with someone not from the industry.

Despite this, some Superstars have not only been able to start a family but have even had their children start a family of their own.

These WWE Superstars showed that though they are tough in the ring, they can be gentle outside the squared circle.

Here are five WWE Superstars you (probably) didn't know were actually grandparents.

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#5: Rikishi

Rikishi was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in early 2015

As part of the legendary Anoa'i wrestling family, there's plenty of members of Rikishi's family that fans have seen compete in the ring.

Even today, some of Rikishi's children compete every week on WWE programming as Jimmy and Jey Uso.

A former Intercontinental Champion, Rikishi took his spot in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015, and though fans got a look into his life, they may not have known he was a grandfather.

Jimmy Uso has two children of his own - Jayla and Jaiden, and with Rikishi's in-ring career behind him, the former champion can work towards spending some time with his grandkids, teaching them about wrestling in the next few years.

With so many years in the world of professional wrestling, Rikishi's knowledge could be a great asset to any of his grandkids who could one day want to enter the profession.

#4: Batista

The Animal officially retired from the ring following his WrestleMania 35 loss

Whether toppling John Cena to become WWE Champion in the ring or taking on Thanos in this year's hit Avengers: Endgame, 'The Animal' Batista is a dominant force wherever he goes.

Unlike other top stars from the world of wrestling and Hollywood though, Batista has been able to keep a happy family life at home.

Currently, in his 3rd marriage, the Marvel megastar has two grandchildren from his eldest daughter and is surprisingly already a grandfather (even though one cannot say that by looking at him).

Now officially retired from wrestling following his WrestleMania 35 loss, the future remains unclear on what the Animal will do next.

Whatever he chooses, expect to provide the best life for his family, especially his grandkids, to be a factor in what projects the former WWE World Champion takes on next.

#3: Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock was a huge star in the WWE Attitude Era, and the 1998 King of the Ring

Younger fans may not remember 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock, but the former MMA star was a huge signing to the WWF in 1997.

Joining as the guest referee for Bret Hart Vs. Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13, the 'World's Most Dangerous Man' quickly turned to pro wrestling, capturing the Intercontinental Championship and 1998 King of the Ring.

Outside of the squared circle though, Shamrock is a family man, and though he has returned to MMA where he fights to this day, he also has 7 children and in turn, is the grandfather to 10 grandchildren as well.

We must admit, it is a strange thought that one of combat sport's toughest ever stars is now a grandfather.

May God have mercy on whoever messes with his grandkids.

#2: Brock Lesnar

The conqueror of The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak is also a step-grandfather

At the age of 41, it's clear that 'The Beast Incarnate' Brock Lesnar can still go in the ring.

The only man to hold the Universal Championship on two occasions (as well as having the longest reign), Lesnar has become one of wrestling's biggest stars in his two tenures with the WWE.

What fans may not know about the Beast, is that he is indeed a grandfather, as his wife Rena (who the WWE Universe will know as Sable), had a child in a previous marriage, making the conqueror of The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak a step-grandfather.

The multi-time WWE Champion is actually quite the family man in his personal life, as he loves to spend his personal time alone with his wife and children, but surprisingly he's also a grandfather at this young age.

#1: Stone Cold Steve Austin

Despite being one of wrestling's toughest stars, Austin is a devout family man and a grandfather

As someone who has made a career out of raising hell and drinking beer, its hard to imagine 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin as a family man.

But despite the Texas Rattlesnake's incredible career in the ring, few fans know that he is actually a grandfather.

His step-daughter, Jade Clarke (the daughter of his second wife Jeannie) has a son of her own, who probably will go down in history as having the coolest grandfather in history.

We doubt many other kids around the school will be able to boast that their grandfather is a former WWE Champion, Intercontinental Champion, Tag Champion, Royal Rumble winner, and 1996 King of the Ring.

We just hope for everyone's sake that when grandpappy Austin asks for a hug, the kid doesn't say no.