Top 5 WWE wrestlers with unexpected new professions

The world of professional wrestling requires hard work, stamina, and muscle power. WWE, especially places a lot of emphasis on bodybuilding and showmanship. The strenuous nature of the job makes a lot of wrestler follow another passion, in parallel, probably to overcome the stress and fatigue arising from the fights.

There have been many wrestlers who have pursued their interests after retiring early. However, today we have discussed five wrestlers who pursued other vocations while still fighting as a WWE wrestler.

#5 Chris Jericho - Music

Chris Jericho performing in front of a crowd

Chris Jericho is described by his contemporaries, critics, and fans as one of the best professional wrestlers of all time. He fought for ECW and WCW during the 1990s, becoming the first 'Undisputed WWF Champion' in 2001. Jericho has had a stellar run in WWE and is still a 'marquee draw', along with being one of the topmost PPV performers in company history.

Jericho has been a lead singer of heavy metal band Fozzy since 2000. The band released their seventh album Judas, in 2017. In an interview he said, "I’ve been playing in bands since I was 13 years old and never stopped, and when I met Rich Ward of Fozzy at the end of the ‘90s, that’s when I knew I had met someone I could create a musical career with."

#4 Kane: Acting and Politics

Kane in the movie 'See No Evil'

Kane started wrestling in 1992 and subsequently joined the WWF in 1995. He has been a three-time World Champion and a twelve-time World Tag Team Champion. He was nicknamed, 'The (Devil's Favorite) Demon,' 'The Big Red Machine', and 'The (Big Red) Monster' for his demon-like/monster-like persona.

The wrestler, whose real name is Glen Jacobs, has featured in some Hollywood movies like See No Evil,'MacGruber, and Countdown.'He is also active in American politics and has built a reputation of being a smart and well-spoken person, who is well-versed in politics. He has also shown some interest in running for office.

#3 Shawn Michaels - Bible Teacher

Shawn Michael stars in the Christian comedy, "The Resurrection of Gavin Stone"

Shawn Michaels is one of the legendary figures in the history of professional wrestling. The Heartbreak Kid started wrestling for WWF from 1998. He won the WWF Championship three times and WWE World Heavyweight Championship once. His rivalry with Bret Hart has been voted as one of the best rivalries in the history of WWE.

Like other wrestlers, he dabbled with drugs and other vices. But, he became a born-again Christian in 2002. Michaels makes a praying gesture on his knees while entering the ring. He is actively involved in church activities in San Antonio, Texas - one of them being a Bible teacher.

#2 Mick Foley: Writing/Stand-Up Comedy

Mick Foley doing his comedy act

Mick Foley has fought for numerous wrestling promotions like WCW, ECW, TNA, and WWE. He was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. He has been an 11-time World Tag Team Champion and a four-time World Champion.

Foley has been a writer for almost the decade and a half. He has written his autobiography Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks, and multiple memoirs, which has won him many accolades. Foley also achieved great success in writing children's books. Besides his passion for writing, he is also a stand-up comedian.

#1 Hulk Hogan: Various Ventures

Hogan's Beach: His restaurant in Tampa, Florida

What can one say about the giant, Hulk Hogan? According to IGN Entertainment, he is the most recognized wrestler in the world. One of the greats, he started his professional wrestling career in 1977 before becoming a regular at WWE. He is a 13-time World Heavyweight Champion.

Hollywood actor, Sylvester Stallone inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He has retired numerous times and made several comebacks. The fans love him, while he entertains us with his astounding performances.

Hogan started a restaurant called Pastamania in Bloomington, Minnesota featuring such dishes as Hulk-A-Roos and Hulk-U's. He also unveiled a new energy drink Hogan Energy in 2006.

At the start of his career, he acted in the Hollywood movie Rocky III as Thunderlips. He starred in his TV series Thunder in Paradise in 1994. He did some voice acting gigs in Robot Chicken and American Dad!.

Hogan released a music CD Hulk Rules and also hosted a radio show called Hogan Uncensored. Another venture which was successful was a video game called Hulk Hogan's Main Event.

His restaurant Hogan's Beach is running smoothly in Tampa, Florida.