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Ken Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick; February 11, 1964) is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is best known for his time in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), WWE and other combat sports.
Sep 30, 2022 · Although Ken Shamrock became one of WWE's credible performers during the late 1990s, winning many championships, his run with WWE only lasted a few years, until departing from the company in late 1999.
He became the First ‘UFC Super Fight Champion’ (later known as World Heavyweight Championship). He also became the first foreign MMA Champion in Japan after he won the title of ‘King of Pancrase’.
Shamrock quickly became the face of the company, doing tons of media and promotion as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man.” The increased attention, though, eventually became a major setback for UFC.
- Bobby Melok
Jul 3, 2021 · Shamrock continued to speak about why he ultimately left the WWE in 1999, citing issues involving the death of Owen Hart and Bret Hart being screwed over at Survivor Series 1999 as the main...
Shamrock’s presence opened up new realms of combat in WWE. The grappler became known for his participation in unorthodox matches, including a Hart Family Dungeon Match in the basement of the legendary Hart house and an MMA-inspired Lion’s Den Match.
Making his first appearance at ringside in February 1997, Shamrock soon became involved in the heated rivalry between Bret “Hit Man” Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
