5 things you need to know about Shelton Benjamin

5: Standout amateur athlete

Shelton Benjamin is a two time All-American

Shelton Benjamin is one of the best pure athletes in the history of the WWE. He was a high school heavyweight wrestling champion two years in a row in 1993 and 1994. He later became a two-time All American at the University of Minnesota. An interesting fact some fans might not know is that while Benjamin was in college, his entrance music for big matches was the Undertaker’s theme music.

Benjamin also excelled at track and field and is a former National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) track and field champion in the 100m sprint category.