Was Kimbo Slice almost a WWE Superstar?
Over the past decade, Kimbo Slice has emerged as one of MMA’s most popular, and controversial, figures. Slice, who first gained international notoriety when videos of him street fighting went viral, is best known for his unforgettable look, larger-than-life personality and legitimate toughness — all characteristics that caught the eye of Tommy Dreamer when he was working for WWE’s Talent Relations department in the mid-2000s. The ECW Legend was instantly impressed and made a pitch to bring Slice — who had no experience — into WWE, but was a deal ever close to being signed? WWE.com called up The Extreme Icon to find out.