10 WWE Superstars who are immensely popular among non-wrestling fans

#5 Jesse Ventura

Jesse 'The Governor' Ventura.

The former 80's colour commentator Jesse Ventura might not enjoy the levels of notoriety as some of the other entries on this list, but anybody with at least a passing interest in US politics may well know who he is.

Ventura has been involved in mainline politics since 1990 when he became Mayor of Brooklyn Park. His most signature position came a few years later when he was elected Governor of Minnesota. Ventura's time in office was unlike most, running very much as an independent. This has allowed him flexibility on a range of issues, claiming to be economically conservative and social liberal.

Ventura has proven quite the controversial figure, most notably for raising doubts about the official government account of what happened on 9/11. In a recent interview, Ventura said that at the very least he believed the government knew what was going to happen but did nothing to stop it.

Ventura is a name many might also know from the world of film. His most notable appearances came in the movies Predator and Batman and Robin. He is also a talented author, generally using his publications to be outspoken against mainstream politics in the US.