CM Punk is in the UFC whether you like it or not. This is true, and whether you agree or disagree with it, it will draw eyes and money.
There’s no secret that the WWE is bigger than the UFC. It has been around longer and reaches a wider audience. That’s why when a pro wrestler jumps to MMA, it’s such a bigger deal in fans’ eyes.
With Punk’s arrival to the UFC, as well as other pro wrestlers trying out MMA such as Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley and Dave Bautista, it got fans thinking if others could follow suit as well.
Although it could be unlikely more join, which other wrestlers could make the jump to MMA in the aftermath of the Punk-UFC alliance? Here are five wrestlers who could make a splash given their backgrounds.