Today we present you Top 10 WWE Wrestlers Who Took Up Surprising Jobs Recently (2018)
10.Scott Steiner – Restaurateur
Known for his incredibly bizarre promos and bulging muscles,
it’s hard to imagine Scott Steiner trading in his signature chainmail for a chef’s hat.
But if you ever find yourself in Acworth, Georgia,
be sure to look on Shoney’s on Highway 92,
which is run by Big Poppa Pump himself.
Opening in April 2016, Shoney’s offers a casual,
family-friendly dining experience, known for its diner style menu.
The restaurant gained some fame though,
when Steiner speaking on the news as a witness to a road rage incident
though Freakzilla’s wrestling past
was never mentioned during the interview, with Steiner being referred to as just a restaurant owner.
While it seems like a great place to eat,
I’d avoid complaining about a cold main though
or you might just end up on the receiving end of a Frankensteiner.
9. Shad Gaspard – Stage Actor
The muscle of Cryme Tyme,
Shad Gaspard was a part of the WWE from 2006
2010
where he teamed with JTG.
Gaspard’s size and natural charisma made him one of the most
must-see Tag Team stars of the time,
with the big man using that same charisma to become a stage actor.
Gaspard performed Shakespeare in 2011 in Tampa,
and portrayed the first Black World Boxing Champion Jack Johnson in a stage version of the pugilist, two years later.
Not only performing on stage, Gaspard has made some big waves in cinema,
appearing in films like Think Like a Man Too,
and Get Hard.
In 2018, Gaspard found himself in his biggest film role yet,
doing stunt work for the colossal man-ape in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.
So next time you think drama club is for wimps, think again.
8. Muhammad Hassan – School Administrator
When Hassan’s controversial WWE career came to an end in 2005
it seemed to spell the end of the Detroit-native’s wrestling career.
Before entering the WWE, Hassan, real name Mark Copani
was studying at SUNY Buffalo, studying history,
but left the course to become a wrestler.
Once out of the sport,
Copani returned to his studies, earning a masters degree.
With a wealth of knowledge from education,
Copani decided to give something back
working as a social studies teacher, and later becoming a high school assistant principal in the Syracuse area.
Shockingly, Hassan returned to wrestling this year,
after 13 years out of the ring,
and told reporters that he would be open to a return to the WWE.
I know I wouldn’t want to be late to class
if being tardy meant a trip to
Assistant Principal Copani’s office.
7. Brodus Clay – Political Pundit
When you think of a political pundit on cable news,
you probably think of some rich talking heads
with perfectly coiffed hair and designer suits,
somehow thinking they can talk about the problems of the common man.
You probably don’t think of a man
who has worked as a wrestler
and bodyguard,
but I guess that’s what makes Brodus Clay
such a unique voice on Fox News.
The superheavyweight ex-Funkasaurus appears
regularly on the network’s Greg Gutfeld Show,
using his TNA name Tyrus,
and is the opposite of the stereotypical pundit,
dressed down with a backwards baseball cap and hooded sweatshirt.
The former bodyguard for Snoop Dogg
often jokes around with his fellow panellists
about key issues in politics and the media,
proving that there is plenty of brain, to match his brawn.
6. Chavo Guerrero – Fight Coordinator
With hit Netflix series GLOW recently being renewed for a third season
it’s clear that the Gorgeous Ladies of Wresting certainly bring it
when it comes to drama, comedy and action.
The latter of that list comes thanks to Chavo Guerrero,
who not only appears on the show as El Mayordomo,
but also works on the show as a consultant, co-ordinating the stunts of the show.
Interestingly, Guerrero isn’t even the first of his family involved with GLOW,
as the former ECW Champion’s uncle Mando
served as a trainer for the original GLOW cast back in the day.
While Chavo trains the women for specific sequences,
he has mentioned in interviews that the training the actresses receive
is just like full-time wrestlers. Ouch!
5. Kane – Insurer
When Glenn Jacobs announced that he was running for political office,
people were quick to judge the 7-footer.
It’s not that Kane is dumb,
but it’s just that the idea of an evil,
charbroiled demon running for the role of Knox County Mayor
was a very amusing idea.
Perhaps if Jacobs had been known for any other career
other than being a WWE Superstar
people wouldn’t have batted an eye at his political ambition.
But when he’s not focussed on destroying his opponents
or tombstoning priests (remember that?!)
Jacobs and his wife Crystal run
their own insurance agency in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Working as Jacobs Insurance Associates,
the company offers quotes for both homes and automobiles, though be suspicious
if he ever offers you a policy for fire damage…
4. CM Punk – Comic Book Writer
There’s an old saying: If you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
This is especially true for the life of CM Punk
Growing up loving wrestling, the young Phil Brooks became a wrestler,
and transitioned to the Octagon
upon leaving the WWE,
having his debut fight in September 2016.
An avid Comic Book fan,
it was only a matter of time before the Best in the World
ended up writing for Marvel Comics in 2015.
Amongst his works include the February 2015 Thor Annual #1,
the Drax the Destroyer series from that same year,
and turned his attention from Superheroes to horror
when he wrote ‘the Most Cursed’ for Vertigo Comic’s Strange Sports Stories #3,
released May that same year.
After two years away, Punk returned to the comic book scene
with the one-shot Master of Kung-Fu,
with Punk aiming to be the Best comic creator, in the World.
3. Asuka – Video Game Journalist
Not only a formidable hand inside the squared circle,
Asuka is one of the busiest superstars outside the ring.
In her native Japan, she owns the salon ‘Another Heaven’, in Yokohama
which was famously praised by New Japan star Kenny Omega.
As if that wasn’t enough, the Empress previously
worked on graphic designs for video games,
including titles for the Nintendo DS
as well as mobile apps.
Not tied down to just Nintendo,
Asuka was a writer for Xbox Magazine
early in her wrestling career,
with Microsoft allowing the then-Kana
to wear Xbox 360 themed attire during matches
When you mix this with her wrestling skills,
it’s clear that the former NXT Women’s Champion
is a constant success in and out of the ring.
After all, how many other Royal Rumble winners
can say they worked for Xbox AND Nintendo?!
2. Dolph Ziggler – Stand Up Comedian
When you think of Superstars who were able
to get genuine laughs from the crowd,
you might think of stars
The Rock,
Rowdy Roddy Piper,
Bobby Hennan
or Santino Marella.
One name you probably won’t think of is
the Show Off Dolph Ziggler,
who’s confident and cocksure attitude
has led to many victories in the company,
including two World Championship reigns.
But Ziggler is a known fan of comedy,
and has gained notoriety as a stand-up comic,
performing sets at clubs like Caroline’s in New York
and Pack Theater in LA.
Never one to shy away from the cameras,
Dolph has also appeared on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle,
and for a brief time, dated comedic actress Amy Schumer.
Not bad for a guy who used to be a male cheerleader.
1.The Undertaker – Real Estate Investor.
Much like his demonic not-so-little brother
there’s something funny about imaging the Undertaker
having a normal job.
And although Mark Calaway has become a success as a real estate investor,
fans can’t help but wonder
what demonic forces the Deadman
would use as an investor
All jokes aside however,
the Phenom alongside business partner Scott Everhart have tagged together
in real estate ventures across the US,
including an upscale office building in Colorado
worth nearly three million dollars!
Dubbed The Calahart, a fusion of their surnames,
Taker has admitted that his status as WWE’s Lord of Darkness
has helped draw the interest of plenty of potential business partners.
With all this success both in and out of the ring,
there’s no doubt that his job as a Real Estate Investor
allows Calaway to rest… in… peace…
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