#3 Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is one of the most recognizable names in MMA, in part for his legitimacy after first fighting for UFC in 1997. His resume includes winning the Light Heavyweight Championship there. Additionally, Ortiz isn’t a total stranger to the world of professional wrestling. He worked with Impact Wrestling for a bit, including a stint as part of the Aces and Eights stable.
In his mid-forties, the odds are Ortiz is about done fighting in the Octagon, and he may be past the point were he could be a top tier star in pro wrestling. However, given he has some training, as well as legitimate MMA legitimacy, Ortiz could be a nice fit for All Elite Wrestling as it gets the ball rolling and works on amassing credible talent.
Ortiz’s Punishment Athletics brand could also present interesting business opportunities, as the fledgling company looks toward developing its merchandising opportunities.