Check Out the Martial Arts Used by Top WWE Superstars in the Ring

By Akshat Trivedi Credits: WWE

[{"selector":"#anim-e0abb915-1dfe-4f07-91ce-6db00f09f39e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-ecc6e631-669a-426d-993b-2e7e045cd4c2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce9c2e4c-38cb-4268-ac3d-a78552e97b12","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-119%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a4b06568-102c-4b1a-80b7-537ebe1c284e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(19.335937254971256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Wrestlers in WWE often incorporate various martial arts into their move sets, showcasing their versatility and skill. From MMA fighters to karate practitioners, they bring flavour to the squared ring.

[{"selector":"#anim-9ca71254-ca66-43a1-9d2d-5b328865fdf4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-4922711a-2758-4412-8995-f4665cda2b82","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-258d9c81-4def-4dd6-a5e6-1074651c47f8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-119.34426%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cc511aa6-4514-4ac2-adb2-2b651daa09ca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.743163815973993%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] These examples highlight how martial arts play a significant role in shaping the in-ring styles of top WWE superstars. The fusion of MMA and pro wrestling adds authenticity to their performances.

[{"selector":"#anim-de9b5926-0529-4c78-ac8f-826b2335767d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(19.084614388217858%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-04e94f17-96e3-469e-9b82-58441c6faf79","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-17f3d571-b6fa-400a-8933-06eb5275ae18","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -417.01385%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Before his roles as a general manager and nWo mouthpiece, Eric Bischoff achieved a black belt in Karate. While not a full-time wrestler, his matches were always entertaining, with his karate gi .

[{"selector":"#anim-a9b8e68d-d0ef-4364-b82c-da43ac228ad1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b15a6fc2-54aa-40bd-b524-2c08617d927c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b64ffc68-b37a-4ae2-b659-fec2182ce675","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.14196%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fb4ae5ad-6540-4baa-b0c1-047f7e9e0e02","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-50d4b561-901d-4a02-8ae7-e508a80edc54 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-45.282451953970885%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Daniel Bryan used a wide range of submission maneuvers in his move set. His expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu honed through training, has made him a master of technical wrestling.

[{"selector":"#anim-b843847d-81da-459f-b1b6-506de160e945 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.864182405674367%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8f2b9976-e63f-401b-8fdc-f525b77f8fa3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-27a7ee2e-3f22-4d11-873d-33b5d43728f1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-118.56677%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1b0242ef-de32-43d2-88e9-b090c95f28cf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7f903cd9-6967-41df-8c09-91a1661e860e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-158.95197%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Shinsuke Nakamura practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Shito-ryu Karate . He has an impressive 3-1-1 MMA record and a green stripe belt in karate, which brings a unique blend of striking to his matches.

[{"selector":"#anim-5565bc20-4121-4f58-a5a1-db147550691d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-8.108172661010778%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9a816968-2136-48f9-be0e-98e8e084835f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-41297e6f-ff66-490b-bca5-1d112df4b157","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-323.52939%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-22fd5d4b-0f15-4c75-929d-8eb3104d9520","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1cb578c-20f2-44cc-8a4f-152638ba67f7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.55555%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ronda Rousey has transitioned to a successful career in pro-wrestling. Her background in Judo , including an Olympic bronze medal, is evident in her powerful throws and devastating armbars.

[{"selector":"#anim-96c766f5-e7b7-485d-8571-5fcea88545f7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-10.183893839805512%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1df705dd-24f0-48c3-b01b-73eda34927a7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6348542f-5cf5-4459-b28f-37dc681a8db6","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-119.47195%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-608f0d89-e72d-4df3-ab83-007ed3d598fb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f276981e-2d1d-4919-b4db-00fb61440b16","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-159.47136%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Brock Lesnar, a dominant force in both WWE and UFC, brings his wrestling background to the ring. Lesner's immense strength and technical prowess make him a formidable opponent.

[{"selector":"#anim-1f7569f8-74a7-4b7b-ace3-30b7b55ae9cc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.2812499106872%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The integration of martial arts techniques into professional wrestling showcases the versatility and adaptability of the athletes. It's a testament to their passion for mastering different disciplines

Check Out the Martial Arts Used by Top WWE Superstars in the Ring

More Stories

THANKS FOR READING