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05-30-2008, 01:36 PM
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|  WWE's Bobby Lashley signs with American Fight League
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WWE's Bobby Lashley signs with American Fight League
by Dann Stupp on May 30, 2008 at 4:37 pm ET
Former World Wrestling Entertainment performer and decorated amateur wrestler Bobby Lashley is the latest signing for the Kentucky-based American Fight League.
A source close to the 31-year-old told MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) that Lashley will be introduced as an AFL signee -- perhaps the organization's biggest to date -- during tonight's "Bulletproof" show at Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
Rumors of Lashley's possible transition into MMA heated up over the past month, but few expected such a high-profile figure to sign with an organization so new to the national scene.
AFL officials declined to comment today, but one executive said some "major signings" will be announced at tonight's show, which features a main event between AFL lightweight champ and former UFC fighter Diego Saraiva.
Terms of Lashley's contract aren't known, but it's expected to be a non-exclusive deal.
Lashley, a two-time NAIA national wrestling champion while at Missouri Valley College, also won two armed-forces titles while serving in the U.S. Army. He signed with the WWE in 2003 and debuted with the organization in 2005. His character won titles in both the WWE and Extreme Championship Wrestling organizations.
Lashley received some mainstream popularity when he was chosen to represent Donald Trump in a "Hair vs. Hair match" with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in 2007. Lashley won the staged match, so McMahon was forced to shave his head. However, Lashley was released from his WWE contract earlier this year.
Lashley, of course, won't be the first WWE wrestler turned MMA fighter. Former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar signed with the UFC in 2007 and debuted with the organization in February. Lashley is unlikely to match Lesnar's popularity in MMA, but like his fellow WWE alumnus, he's likely to convert some pro-wrestling fans into MMA viewers.
The AFL, a Kentucky-based organization born from the Caged Inferno promotion, has held three events to date. Its first arena show was held in March at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Tonight's "Bulletproof" show (see our event preview) is the first-ever MMA event to take place in Phillips Arena, which is September's rumored UFC 88 host venue.
The AFL's other recent signings include Saraiva, "The Ultimate Fighter 2" cast member Dan Christison, highly ranked featherweight Raphael Assuncao, UFC veteran Junior Assuncao, and highly touted prospect Douglas Lima.
| Huge Signing. War Lashley hopefully he gets a few wins under his belt before facing tough comp.
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05-30-2008, 01:40 PM
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I wonder what this guy will look like off the juice.
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Let's see him pass a steroids test first also.
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Originally Posted by JoeKickAss Let's see him pass a steroids test first also. | Any proof he was on juice? Serious question tho has he ever failed any tests?
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Originally Posted by pa99fighter Any proof he was on juice? Serious question tho has he ever failed any tests? | Don't know if it's true or not, but I had read he failed 3 steroids tests with the WWE. I know he was suspended from the WWE for it's "wellness policy"
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Originally Posted by Mac Don't know if it's true or not, but I had read he failed 3 steroids tests with the WWE. I know he was suspended from the WWE for it's "wellness policy" | Yeah, a buddy of mine wrestled for the WWE and he said that if you get popped for anything, they just give you some more time to pass it next time around.
Basically, he said it was a joke.
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Yeah just look at the guy, is he on roids hell yeah. The man has mad wrestling skills and will probably transition fine. Being off the juice will probably help him get a little smaller for quickness. muscle mass isn't very important in MMA IMO. It will be interesting to see what he will do in the sport.
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The WWE has a testing policy? Who governs this? And if it's the WWE....does McMahon get tested as well? Too funny!
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Originally Posted by Maniac The WWE has a testing policy? Who governs this? And if it's the WWE....does McMahon get tested as well? Too funny! | WWE does have a testing policy, buts graded on a curve.
Spike Dudley - (F) - needs roids
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Scott Steiner - (A+) - just a bit too much
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Kimbo vs Lashley?
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