Top 10 current WWE Superstars and their story behind getting into pro-wrestling

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Brock Lesnar is a man of many talents

#1 Brock Lesnar

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Brock Lesnar is a professional wrestler by accident
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The Beast Incarnate was never meant to be a professional wrestler. He’s very good at it, don’t get me wrong, but his dreams always lay elsewhere. Even though he was a dominant amateur wrestler with an enviable record, he was never actually interested in the sport of kings.

But, when the WWE made a very lucrative offer, he took the opportunity and signed a developmental contract. Surprisingly enough, he was college roommates with Shelton Benjamin with whom he trained in WWE developmental as well.

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Eventually, he forsook professional wrestling to try his hand at playing in the NFL and fighting in the UFC before making his return for good.


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