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We rank 'em. You react. That's how the Daily List rolls.8/06/2007 03:51:00 PM Five athletes I'd like to see wrestle
By Lang Whitaker, SI.com
Ron Artest would be the perfect wrestling heel.Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images
According to the always reliable Internet, suspended/embattled/troubled Tennessee Titans cornerback Pacman Jones has signed a deal to appear with TNA Wrestling. He won't be wrestling, mind you, but he'll probably be ringside, making it rain, causing mayhem -- basically doing all the things he seems to excel at. If Jones were to actually wrestle, his size (5-foot-10, 185 pounds) would be small by wrestling standards. This got me thinking: Which five athletes from other sports would I like to see wrestle?
1. Ron Artest: A no-brainer if ever there was one. He's a former boxer, and at 6-7, 260 pounds, he's nearly the same size as WWE powerhouse Batista. Hopefully fans won't throw any beers in the ring during Ron Ron's matches.
2. Terrell Owens: I didn't choose T.O. solely because he seems to be insane, although that probably wouldn't hurt his wrestling career. I picked T.O. because he's ripped, as you can see here. Seriously, would anyone feel comfortable being locked inside a steel cage with T.O.?
3. John Daly: Can't you see him strolling to the ring, a couple of scantily-clad women trailing behind him, a cigarette smoldering in one hand, a Diet Coke in the other? Kind of like when he's walking down any fairway. He'd wear a shirt while he wrestled, preferably.
4. Tony Stewart: The NASCAR driver is only 5-9, but his volatile temper could serve him well in the squared circle. Also, he seems comfortable wearing sunglasses and talking into a microphone, both crucial aspects of pro wrestling.
5. Bob Wickman: The Atlanta Braves officially list Wickman at 6-1, 240, but I'm pretty sure Wickman only had one leg on the scale when they weighed him. Funny to think he and C.C. Sabathia used to be on the same pitching staff. I went with Wickman over Sabathia because Sabathia looks softer than Wickman. By the looks of him, Wickman may be related to Arn and Ole Anderson.
Which athlete would you like to see climb into the wrestling ring? Let us know below…
Lang Whitaker is the executive editor of SLAM magazine and writes daily at SLAMonline.composted by SI.com | View comments |
Comments:
1 C. Zambrano
2 Shaq
3 Kyle Turley
4 Ray Lewis
5 Earl Boykins ( just to see him get thrown around)You should be able to load up with baseball players - they've got plenty of guys all 'roided up, and almost as many out of shape. How about this:
David Wells has the nickname "the Nutritionist" - he gets his opponents in the eye with powdered ginseng when the ref isn't looking.
Oh wait, it just came to me - David Wells vs. John Daly - 2 guys who are 'versatile' enough to switch to Sumo wrestling.
And how about this for a tag team 'roid match? Sammy Sosa and Mark Mcgwire team up against Barry Bonds and Jose Conseco? Feel free to switch around the partners as you see fit.C'mon. How about some imagination!
Maria Sharapova, and Gabriella Sabatini in a submission match!!!!!!!Serena Williams, but only because I'm hoping she'd wrestle in that cat suit...We bring back George The Animal Steele, and team him up with Mike Tyson and call them the Maniacz. Vegas can set the line at the number of matches they would have before both are carted off in straight and charged with canibalism.NATE ROBINSON! He may be small, and definitely not heavyweight champ material but he sure has charisma. He talks a lot, which will serve him well in an industry looking for the next big promo machine since The Rock.Not a wrestler per se, but NBA's Tim Donaghy definately has the right stuff to be a WWE ref.Mike Tyson - absolutely crazy.
Ray Lewis - absolutely fearless.
Ted Washington - so we can actually see how much the WWE lies when they say guys are 400 or 500 pounds.
Lala Ali - a woman who can actually fight.
Joey Chesnut & Kobayshi as a tag teamI think Shannon Sharpe would be an awesome good guy. He knows how to trash talk and he is cut,or at least he was when he was playing for the Broncos.Maybe he can tag team with Deion Sanders,who always seemed to be a wrestling personality just waiting to happen.John Kruk vs John Daily in an aluminum beer can match!Greg MadduxLets see Shaq in the squared circle. Could you imagine? 7'1 350+ I'd put him up against anyone. Plus he's got a nasty streak!I'd love to see Nate Robinson and Earl Boykins team up in one of those old school style handicap matches where 2 little guys take on one big guy. Don't sleep on these 2 little men. They're as tough as nails!How about Cecil and Prince Fielder as a father/son team? Wait a minute, they're on bad terms these days right?? Ok, then let's have Cecil take on Prince in a grudge match!Ray Lewis has actually expressed interest in wrestling after football. Apparently he's a big fan.Well...Natalie Gulbis, Maria Sharapova, Amanda Beard...wait, was that "Five athletes I'd like to see wrestle"? not "Five athletes I'd like to wrestle"? My mistake.Barry Bonds - I head butt from that guy could be lethal
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickleson - I just want to see their grudge match-Prince & Cecil Fielder tag team
-Frank Francisco uses his chair
-Pedro vs. Don ZimmerEli & Peyton Manning (managed by Archie) vs. Tom Brady & Ben Roethlisberger (managed by Dan Marino). Special guest referee: Ken Stabler.Roger Goodell. He could play the face commissioner coming in to restore law and order because his promotion is rapidly losing credibility because the bad guys...oh wait, doesn't he already have that gig?What about Urlacher? He could follow in Bill Goldberg and the Rock's foot steps.Here's my athlete vs. wrestler dream card:
Barry Bonds vs. Triple H. I'd love to see the WWE's top heel put the sledge on Baseball's top heel.
"Pacman" Jones vs. The Undertaker. Who wouldn't want to see 'Taker bury "Pacman" once and for all?
Peyton Manning vs. John Cena. Neither could throw a punch if their lives depended on it. Neither has ever taken a solid hit. At least Cena can sell them.
Jake Brown vs. Mick Foley. Let's see who can take a 50 foot drop better.
Ray Lewis vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Two tough hombres.
T.O. vs The Rock. Just for the trash talk.For the true wrestling and sports fan, the ultimate matchups:
Shaq vs. Yao Ming
A-Rod vs. Derek Jeter
Barry Bonds vs. Jose Canseco (I Admit I Took Steriods Match)
Pacman Jones vs. Odell Thurman (Winner can actually play in the NFL this year)
Pete Rose vs. Tim Doneghy (Winner Wins a Trip to Vegas)
In the main event,
OJ Simpson vs. Michael Vick (Lumberjack Match) Around the ring are members of PETA, people who preordered OJ's book and the Goldman family.Not exactly athletes, but close enough...
Bobby Knight v. Lou Pinella or Phil Wellman.I'm gonna go with NHLer Ray Emery (even though it could be anyone from this league, as these guys take pucks to the face and are not fazed). Most probably remember him fighting two guys in one line-brawl against the Buffalo Sabres this past year, but his clips from the AHL are the real Beauties. The one with him leaping over a crowd of brawlers to spear some chump particularily stands out.... oh ya and for you "ballers", this guy is a goalie too, imagine what the tough guys would do to the rest of the panzies on this list.... with the exception of shaq of course... he's unbeatable in my eyesMike TysonCanseco and Big Mac in a tag team match against Ken Cam and Bagwell. This group would fit in well in the wrestling community.Michael Vick vs. a team of dogs from the Iditarodi'd say ben wallace, would be a great wwe star. he is in the wrong sport with those wrestling arms.Shockey.albert belle, lots of mean1) Bob Probert and Joey Kocur tag team
2) Yao Ming vrs. Manute Bol
3) David Beckham so maybe he'd go away
4) Michael Vick vs. Clifford the big red dog
5) Chuck Liddell1.Adam Dunn
2.Frank Thomas
3.The Bash Brothers- McGwire and Cansco Vs Edge and Randy Orton
4.And Finally Nate Robinson vs Earl Boykins vs Ray Mysterio Triple Threat MatchSomething tells me that Greg Maddux would have been a crazy Dean Malenko impersonator in the ring.Okay, okay - me in a 'handicap match' against golfer Anna Rawson and volleyball player Gabrielle Reece.Terps Tag Team
Shawne Merriman and Vernon Davis
They already have the nicknames too, "Lights Out" and "The Duke"John KrukI agree with the guy above: Bob Probert. The only thing you'd have to worry about with him is that he might actually kill the other wrestler. Seriously.from da boy vince
5.Ryan Howard(6-5 250 and carries a big stick)
4.Bonds vs. Jeff Kent
3.Earl Boykins vs. Nate Robinson
2.A Rod vs. New York
1.Pat Burrell(just to see hm get his ass kicked
but I'd beat all of them anywayfrom da boy vince
Yi and Yao vs. Shaq and Timmy
Timmy!Vick locked in a steele cage with 10 hungry pit bulls.
Only if he is guilty though...Jordan Vs WoodsyaoRecent Posts
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