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Ken Shamrock

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Ken Shamrock

  • According to Ken himself, he lived in cars, and was abandoned as a child. This was also included in his character in the WWF.
  • At Wrestlemania 13, Ken was the special guest referee for the "I Quit" match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin.
  • In March 2002, the WWF talked about bringing in Shamrock for a short-term program with Kurt Angle. The deal fell apart when the WWF wouldn't give Shamrock the easy schedule they have given to Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.
  • Competed in the Olympic Wrestling Trials in 1988.
  • Broke his neck while wrestling in his senior year of high school. Had surgery, which removed a bone chip from his hip and fused it into his neck. The doctor told Ken that he'd never be able to play sports again. Ken proved him wrong.
  • Founded the Lion's Den, where he trained and coached such fighters as his adopted brother Frank, Guy Mezger, Tra Telligman, Vernon White, Pete Williams, and Jerry Bohlander.
  • On November 21, 2003, the UFC celebrated its ten year anniversary at UFC 45: Revolution. Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock were chosen to be the charter members of the UFC Hall of Fame.
  • Asami Saranocki got him started in Pancrase. He put him through a grueling trial that included hours of sparring, 500 continuous squats, and many other tedious physical and mental tests.
  • Started his Mixed-Martial Arts career on September 21, 1993 by choking out the legendary Japanese champion Masakatsu Funaki.
  • Had a professional wrestling record of 77-23.
  • His younger brother Frank Juarez (he later changed his name to Shamrock) is also a World Champion having gotten his start training under Ken at the Lion's Den.
  • Trained early in his career by his father.
  • Shamrock ended the 230 match winning streak of Martial Art's Champion Patrick Smith by submission at UFC I.
  • Back in the UFC (June 2004)
  • The 1998 WWF King of the Ring.
  • Along with his brother Frank, he is adopted.
  • Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
  • Defeated MMA legends Masakatsu Funaki, Yoshiki Takahashi, Bas Rutten, Maurice Smith, and Dan Severn.
  • Twice submitted the legendary Kimo.
  • 3 sons: Ryan, Connor, and Sean and a daughter Fallon with his first wife Tina. He has 3 step-children, Rebecca, Sarah, and Cristan with his second wife Tonya. He has 3 grandchildren - a boy Ethan from his son Ryan, and 2 girls Mailynn and Jayden from his step-daughter Rebecca.
  • Is currently on TNA (July 2004)
  • Wrestling in the NWA (September 2002)
  • He is currently fighting in Pride Fighting Championships which a spin off of UFC and K-1 with the exception that it uses Vale Tuedo rules basically anything goes with a few exception. (March 2003)
  • Lost to World Champions Tito Ortiz, Don Frye, Dan Severn, Masakatsu Funaki, and Royce Gracie.
  • Former WWF Intercontinental & Tag Team Champion
  • Former 3 time UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Superfight Champion, Former Pancrase Champion,Former World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion. Head of the Lion's Den, a school of submission style fighting.
  • Professional Wrestler
  • Lost to Royce Gracie in UFC 1. On April 7, 1995, at UFC 5: Return Of The Beast, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Shamrock got his rematch with Gracie in the first ever super fight. The bout lasted over 35 minutes and was declared a draw. Most agree if there had been judges, Shamrock would have been declared the winner.
  • Currently holds a 26-12-2 mixed martial arts record. He is scheduled to make his comeback at Heavyweight in March 2008.
  • Published author.
  • Made an unsuccessful comeback on April 9, 2005, being stopped by Rich Franklin at the UFC-Ultimate Fighter Finale. (April 2005)
  • 2006 Feud of the Year vs. Tito Ortiz.
  • Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1997).
  • Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals Superfight Winner.
  • Gauntlet for the Gold (2002 - Heavyweight).
  • WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament (1998).
  • 2002 Feud of the Year vs. Tito Ortiz.
  • NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time).
  • WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Big Boss Man.
  • King of the Ring (1998).
  • Impact Hall of Fame (2020).
  • UFC Superfight Championship.
  • WWF Intercontinental Championship (1 time).
  • UFC Hall of Fame (Inaugural inductee, Pioneer wing, class of 2003).
  • UFC Viewer's Choice Award.
  • SAPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time).
  • He has 47 MMA fights, won 28, loses 17, and have 2 draws.
  • SAPW Heavyweight Title Tournament (1991).
  • BCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Carlo Cannon.
  • 2000 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year.

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