10 WWE Hall of Famers who are business owners

WWE Superstars are extremely versatile individuals. Many wrestlers have featured in television shows, movies, and reality shows after making a name for themselves in the wrestling business.

Meanwhile, several former WWE Superstars and Hall of Famers have stayed active even after stepping away from the ring or reducing their schedule. They’ve tried their luck at various businesses to keep a steady inflow of revenue and stay busy.

It’s no secret that celebrity WWE Hall of Famers like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Donald Trump have many business ventures. However, it’s the men and women who performed in the ring who have now become business owners.

With that being said, here are the 10 WWE Hall of Famers who are business owners.

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#10. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) has a yoga business

Former WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) has helped transform the lives of many individuals. DDP had a successful career in WWE, during which he developed a yoga fitness program after discovering the health benefits of yoga through his then-wife Kimberly.

Slowly, DDP started passing on his knowledge to others. He finally came up with DDP Yoga, a yoga program that caters to the disabled and a wide variety of people.

Many current and former WWE Superstars, including Jake Roberts, have also benefited from the yoga program. In an interview, DDP spoke about what he aims to achieve from his business venture.

“There are people who will inspire you and there are people who will drain you. Choose wisely. I’m not going to be around people who drain me. I try to help people who are in a bad spot, but they have to change the story they tell themselves,” DDP said.

The WWE Hall of Famer further added that DDP Yoga is great for older people and those with disabilities.

“DDP YOGA is great for people who are extremely overweight or extremely beat up. It’s even great for people who are older. Really, anyone who can lift their arms can do the workout. I don’t know any other yoga program or any other workout that has people who can’t get out of a chair. In the last video of the series, I have a workout where you never get out of the chair because it is for paraplegics. The DDP YOGA app really has it all.”

The former WWE Superstar’s business venture has helped transform the lives of many individuals. DDP is involved in his project firsthand and is working hard to help others while building a name for himself.

#9. WWE legend Goldberg co-owns a gym

Goldberg is one of the few WWE Hall of Famers who is still active. He recently returned for a short rivalry against Bobby Lashley that saw him destroy The All Mighty. The Icon has been one of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Even at this age, he is known as one of the most lethal men in WWE.

Outside of wrestling, Goldberg has tried his hand at a few businesses. The most prominent of them all is a gym known as Extreme Power. In an interview, Goldberg was asked about which fighting style he relates to the most in combat sports. The Icon revealed that he co-owns a Muay Thai gym, and trains there to learn different fighting styles:

“What I did is I kept all of them and now I co-own a Muay Thai gym here in Oceanside, CA called Extreme Power and the tapes are all there. I wanted to show the co-owner who is an 8th degree dan and a monster in that world, as well as the other guys at the gym a few different styles to expand their games and open their minds to different styles and techniques,” Goldberg said.

Extreme Power is Goldberg’s go-to place when he wants to prepare for big matches in WWE. The Hall of Famer has certainly made a mark on the world of wrestling, and he is still far from hanging up his boots.

#8. WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan owns a bar and restaurant

Hulk Hogan became an icon for WWE and ruled the company for several years. He was seen as one of the megastars of the wrestling world in the 1980s and early 90s. His illustrious wrestling career saw him win the WWE Championship on six occasions. Additionally, he won the top titles of a few other wrestling companies.

After his retirement, Hogan tried to venture into many different businesses. He found some success in the food industry and many companies partnered with him to launch his line of food items.

In late 2020, Hogan opened his own restaurant and bar called Hogan's Hangout in Clearwater Beach. The restaurant has a vast menu that caters to a wide variety of palettes, according to its staff:

"We're pretty proud of our menu. We've really gone all out to create choices you won't find anywhere else," said Floyd, describing the eatery as the "coolest destination on the beach."

Hulk Hogan is still one of the most well-known and influential names in the wrestling industry. The WWE legend’s business venture could end up doing very well, especially if the restaurant continues to serve high-quality items.

#7. Legendary WWE commentator Jim Ross has also ventured into the food world

Wrestling’s most well-known commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is still busy doing what he does best behind the announce table. After spending a long time in WWE, Ross is now busy lending his voice to AEW.

Ross also hosts his weekly podcast, Grilling JR. Outside of wrestling, Ross is known for his barbecue sauce business. The WWE Hall of Famer has credited his mother for inspiring him to start his line of sauces:

“My mother was my inspiration. She used to make barbecue sauce. Because our house was small, four rooms, no air conditioning, we cooked a lot outside. I’d be out tending to the smoker as a young man, smelling the aroma of my mother’s barbecue sauce."

Not many WWE legends have branched out into the food world. JR has not only ventured into the food business, but he has also found a reasonable amount of success in it.

In 2007, JR also opened up J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q in Norman, Oklahoma. However, the restaurant closed down in 2010. His line of barbeque sauces is still very famous and is helping him become a successful businessman.

#6. The Great Khali is preparing the future crop of WWE in his wrestling school

The Great Khali was an entertaining character during his time in WWE. He won the company's World Heavyweight Championship once and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.

Khali competed in his final WWE match in 2017. In 2015, he started his professional wrestling school in India. Based in Jalandhar, Punjab, Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) offers ambitious youngsters in India a chance to become professional wrestlers.

He posted a video on social media announcing the launch of his school’s website:

“Hello guys, wassup! I want to thank all my fans from around the world for their undying support throughout my career. Besides, I want to announce the website launch of Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE). The website will be operational within few days. Keep showering your love and support as always,” The Great Khali posted on Instagram.

The school seems to be doing well in India, and WWE has employed a few students of CWE over the past few years. The Great Khali could help WWE find a few young Indian wrestlers who can make it to the top of the company.

#4-5. WWE Hall of Famers Nikki & Brie Bella (The Bella Twins) have a few businesses

Real-life twin sisters Nikki and Brie Bella became big stars during their time in WWE. The two love to remain in the spotlight, and they helped WWE get a lot more viewership.

In 2020, WWE inducted The Bella Twins into its Hall of Fame. Nikki and Brie have been away from the ring for a long time, but they could make their return for a few more matches someday.

Currently, The Bella Twins are working to make their various business ventures successful. In 2017, Nikki and Brie launched their wine label, Belle Radici, in collaboration with Hill Family Estates and Gauge Branding.

The very same year, Nikki and Brie launched Birdiebee, a lifestyle intimate and active brand. In a statement available on WWE.com, The Bella Twins revealed the following about Birdiebee:

“We have set out through Birdiebee, to build a strong community of women who empower and inspire one another. We have a highly engaged community who are equally as passionate about empowerment and Birdiebee was a way for us to bring our core values to life. Our goal is to provide a forum through Birdiebee and through the clothing line for women to connect, inspire, encourage and celebrate each other,” said the twins.

Nikki and Brie haven’t kept their personal lives too private. Fans following them on social media are frequently updated about their daily lives. The Bella Twins have kept themselves pretty busy since stepping back from the wrestling ring.

#3. Kurt Angle turned down a WWE contract to focus on his business

Kurt Angle decided to return to the ring for a final run after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017. Old school fans enjoyed watching the Olympic Gold Medalist perform one final time before he finally hung up his boots.

In 2020, WWE offered another contract to the Hall of Famer. However, Angle turned down the contract to focus on his business venture, Physically Fit.

Physically Fit is a nutrition company that offers the highest quality better-for-you protein snack nutrition for the entire family. Kurt Angle opened up about his WWE contract situation in 2020, saying that his business venture was his top priority:

“My Physically Fit nutrition company, that's my first priority. That's the reason why I didn't take the job at WWE because I wanted to work more on my supplement company and make sure it succeeds,” Angle said. "We have chicken snacks, which is a kind of like a Chex Mix texture where we flavor them. They're made out of chicken. We also have a plant protein, but they're really good. They taste really good. They're very healthy, and I'm excited to see how this does. We have a private label contract with Amazon. We're also selling them in stores and online, so it's going pretty well."

Angle’s company has a private label contract with Amazon, and he is looking to expand his business more. It would be great to see the WWE legend become a successful business owner in the years to come.

#2. WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has a yoga studio

7-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus is an inspiration to many women competing in the ring today. She is one of the most influential female WWE Superstars of all time.

In 2006, she was forced to retire as the WWE Women’s Champion after being diagnosed with a herniated disc due to an attack by Viscera. After her retirement, Trish decided to stay active and started her own yoga studio:

Stratusphere came to life after Trish started doing yoga to relieve her back pain and prepare for the movie “Bounty Hunters”.

“In 2010 I was asked to do my first movie, “Bounty Hunters” in a role as a kick-ass bounty hunter. She was a Krav Maga fighter, but I had a skinny yoga body and had lost my buff Diva body. I started training at the dojo to learn Krav Maga and my body was killing me. I had to bulk up a little bit, but I didn’t want to abandon my yoga. I started integrating strength training movements and basic calisthenics into my yoga program. All of a sudden, my muscles were coming out, my “yoga booty” was coming out and my body was changing. I started showing it to my teachers and students and Stratusphere Yoga was born. I pair strength training movements with yoga poses. So you’re strengthening your muscles but also getting the yoga benefit,” Trish said.

Some WWE fans have been following Trish on her journey as a yoga instructor and taking her classes regularly. She is among the former WWE Superstars who have stayed extremely fit even after retirement.

#1. WWE legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has his line of beers

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is a WWE Hall of Famer who needs no introduction. The beer-guzzling, stunner-hitting redneck revolutionized the wrestling industry with his influence and attitude.

Austin is the proud owner of Broken Skull Ranch and its properties. He hosts the reality television show “Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge” there. Stone Cold is also well-known for his podcasts that he runs with WWE and individually. Additionally, Austin also has his line of beers.

After finding out that the WWE Hall of Famer was a fan of their beers, El Segundo president Rob Croxall reached out to Austin to form a partnership with him. The company teamed up with the legendary sports entertainer to create a special brew for Stone Cold:

"Obviously we were like, 'Hell, yeah, we'd love to brew a beer with Steve Austin,'" said Kelley. "And then he came around and we drank a bunch of IPAs, sat around a table having beers, talking about what it is he likes and doesn't like about a bunch of different IPAs, and we kind of just tailor-made an IPA for Steve's palate and, thus, was born Broken Skull IPA."

The Broken Skull IPA is one of the few young business ventures of the WWE great. His partnership with El Segundo could take him to new places.