6 American Top Team fighters who turned to professional wrestling
The American Top Team (ATT) is one of the top gyms in MMA. It was founded by Dan Lambert in 2001, and is based in Coconut Creek, Florida. ATT has earned an excellent reputation for producing numerous world champions in multiple combat sport promotions.
While they are primarily known for their MMA success, ATT have also gained accolades for their venture into professional wrestling. Lambert has been a lifelong pro-wrestling fan and has been associated with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), an American pro-wrestling promotion. Through the aforementioned affiliation, many of his fighters have gotten involved in memorable storylines.
As ATT gains more recognition in pro-wrestling, it could only be a matter of time before more of their fighters get involved. Having a connection to the industry could make for a smooth transition should a fighter decide to attempt it. This list will look at those American Top Team members who got involved in pro-wrestling.
#5. American Top Team heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski
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Junior dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski are two legendary heavyweights fighting out of the American Top Team. They are both former UFC heavyweight champions and were among the top heavyweights in the world during their prime.
Last year, both heavyweights appeared on "AEW: Dynamite!" along with Dan Lambert where they were imposing figures. They were also brought in during Lambert's feud with "The Inner Circle," which ended in a 10-men tag team match at "AEW: Full Gear."
While speaking with Shakiel Mahjouri of Cageside Seats, Dan Lambert complimented dos Santos and Arlovski on how they performed.
"I think they would both like to get into it. They're both big, strong guys. Maybe Arlovski's a little scarier looking and he'd probably end up being the heel and I think JDS would be the perpetual babyface."