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#2. Boxer Claressa Shields is interested in joining WWE

Clarissa Shields
Clarissa Shields

Boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields is another name on Stephanie McMahon's WWE wish list. The 26-year-old has not denied her interest in pursuing a pro wrestling career in WWE, as well

Speaking to Insider, McMahon named Shields among a few athletes she would like to see in WWE.

"Claressa for sure [could be a WWE superstar], I'd be scared to death to get in the ring with her."

Shields revealed she had met Stephanie McMahon in person and was surprised by her personality. The boxer also commented on WWE's interest in signing her, saying she would like to give it a try.

"I actually met Stephanie McMahon in person and she's such a nice lady. You see her doing that stuff on TV, and then you meet her, and you think, 'These aren't the same people! I think I'd be great on WWE. I would love to give it a try and use my trash-talking skills. I think it would be fun," she told Insider.

The boxer thinks she could play a face character in WWE since she is "seen as a villain" in her original sport.

"I feel like in boxing I'm always seen as the villain because I'm so dominant and I always speak my mind. But in WWE, maybe I'd be a little bit nicer? Maybe I'd go and beat the bully."

Who do you think should be Claressa Shields' first opponent in WWE?

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