5 WWE wrestlers that you didn’t know had a legit background in combat sports

#4 TJ Perkins

Perkins trained boxing, wrestling and MMA

The inspirational story of TJ Perkins is something that the fans loved. From being homeless to becoming the Cruiserweight champion, he has turned into a fan favourite in no time. But what not many people know is the Perkins’ combat background.

Born to two airline workers, Perkins started training boxing, MMA and catch wrestling at the young age of 18.

He successfully managed to incorporate these styles into his wrestling career as well and it is more than evident when he hits the ring. At 32, Perkins still has years left in his wrestling career and hopefully, he would get to showcase his combat sports background more in the coming years.