5 WWE Superstars Who Played In NFL, But Left Due To Injuries
5 WWE Superstars Who Played In NFL, But Left Due To Injuries
The NFL is a very interesting and violent sport, which entices people because of the opportunities it offers for career perspectives and facilities to players. Additionally, it is on the bucket list of three main sports of the United States of America and put forward a big money payout.
As a result, the craze of the NFL is not limited to American young boys and players as it has extended its craving power to play to WWE superstars as well. Many famous WWE superstars who achieved huge success in wrestling careers were engaged in playing NFL and wanted to pursue it as their profession in the past. Although now they are renowned and their name is globally recognized because of WWE, we can still see them enjoying the NFL when they are not present in wrestling rings.
Let us check out the top 5 WWE superstars who played in the NFL for different renowned teams but left the sport due to injuries they suffered on the field of Gridiron football.
#5 Titus O’ Neil
You must be familiar with Titus O’Neil’s entry in Royal rumble 2018 if you are a die-hard fan of WWE. Before trying his hands in WWE, he was involved in the NFL during 1997 – 2000 and played for the Florida Gators. Titus was enjoying the NFL and driving excellent performance in the same.
Unfortunately, he met an injury that overpowered his NFL career. It was very horrifying for Titus but as a high-spirited professional, Titus never gave up to achieve success and started his career in WWE, which was also a great move for him.
#4 Brian Pillman
Brian was famous in WWE for his hilarious moves and actions out of wrestling rings. It might be shocking to know that Pillman has tried another sport than WWE. Yes, the first thought that may hit on your mind was Comedy but no. Brian tried NFL and he was really ambitious to pursue NFL as his career.
However, Pillman’s injury became the reason to quit his favorite sports as he was unable to give his best due to injury. However, at the age of 35, the superstar died due to Heart disease.
#3 Mojo Rawley
Mojo Rawley can be seen wrestling in a WWE ring and we have seen him fighting for the 24/7 championship and involving in creating hilarious scenes. Besides his career in WWE, Rawley had his eyes on playing NFL and he was very eager to make NFL his life occupation. He was very dedicated to the NFL which resulted in his selection by the Green bay packers in 2009.
But his destiny has something above his expectations, he was removed from the team even after above-the-board performances. Afterward, the Arizona Cardinals signed him in 2010. However, he met an injury, and because of this, his enthusiasm to play NFL was over. Later he joined WWE.
#2 Lex Lugar
Lex Lugar’s name is always present in the list of closest persons of Ric Flair. He was very close to Ric Flair because of Ric Flair’s Four horsemen stable. Lugar was a famous personality in WWE and also won Royal Rumble in 1994. He has contributed a lot to the success of WWE. Chiefly, he had an interest in the NFL before joining WWE.
Yes, Lugar was very interested in the NFL and also tried his best to be a part of the NFL. As a result, the Green Bay Packers signed him in 1982. But after a very little span of time, they removed him because of his injury.
Later he joined WWE and followed his hardworking attitude toward this sport.
#1 Roman Reigns
Roman reigns AKA big dog is a very famous personality in WWE as he has achieved almost every title which is present in WWE. He can be seen as the most famous and rising star of WWE. But it might shock you that the Roman empire was extended to the NFL before 2007 (before debuting in WWE).
He was chosen by the Minnesota Vikings for the position of undrafted agent because of his dedication to the sport. But they removed him. Afterward, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose him, but they also removed him. He was suffering from Leukaemia, which became the reason that teams removed him.
After getting rejections from the NFL, reigns chose WWE as a career path to follow and this resulted in his huge success in the same field. We can still find Roman enjoying the NFL with family and friends offscreen.
