Top 10 NFL Players who became Pro Wrestlers

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[{"selector":"#anim-a87b2572-b54c-4a90-87c4-8faa7f51438c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] credit:www.essentiallysports.com 2. Goldberg Goldberg’s wrestling career began in WCW, where he became well known for his “undefeated streak”.

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