Felice Herrig
Herrig, a strawweight, isn’t the biggest woman in the world, but she’s certainly one of the more fit, muscular 115-pounders on the UFC roster. While she wouldn’t have any problem competing at 125 pounds, she has publicly eschewed the idea. That said, if given the opportunity to craft a pro-wrestling body, she could more than easily add some strength and bulk and wouldn’t have any issues as a legitimately sized pro-wrestler. Also, she’s already got the requisite strength, see for yourself:
But the athleticism isn’t the largest reason Herrig is on this list, of course. No, over her decade-long MMA career, “Lil Bulldog” has fashioned herself as MMA’s queen of the selfie, a relentless self-promoter who has always been both sharp and shameless about using her flirtatious nature to grow her own individual brand. Herrig was ahead of the curve compared to many of her MMA contemporaries in this capacity, which is not just why she remains a popular UFC roster fighter but also how she’s been able to nab publicity and attention.
Herrig’s charisma and penchant for the spotlight has made it hard for MMA folks to ignore her potential to crossover. On top of that, she’s a tireless worker in the gym and would likely excel once she got to the WWE Performance Center. She was asked earlier this year if she would consider such a jump and while she was non-committal, I think it’s easy to imagine her reconsidering in the near future.
“I like the entertainment side of that, but I don’t know…There would be a lot less pressure, but I am happy where I am at right now.” If nothing else, she realizes it’s a viable option.
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