WWE: 15 Wrestlers Who'd Be Fantastic Motivational Speakers

After they're done with taking bumps and crashing through tables, these 15 men could find success as motivational speakers.

Ahmed Johnson came to speak at my high school. Most of us were unimpressed. The star-struck effect did not last long, and he wasn't particularly interesting.

The Ultimate Warrior went on to become a motivational speaker, but his insanity and hatefulness make listening to him rather unpleasant. 

The 15 men I selected are far more captivating; from the religious to the rebellious, the intense to the hilarious. 

Christian

When he's done wrestling, Christian could give back to his peeps by going on speaking tours. 

Captain Charisma has that nickname for a reason: he's funny and laid-back, and oozing with cool. 

Weaving stories from his youth with stories of his hard climb to the top of the WWE, Christian could talk about what it takes to succeed. He'll impart wisdom sandwiched between goofing around. 

How good would he look wearing a wireless headset microphone?

As a bonus, he could pair up with Edge for a double billing.

Hulk Hogan

Do you need to get motivated, brother?

Hogan has a big, booming voice and is arguably the most famous wrestler of all time. He has more than enough natural magnetism and a stash of catchphrases to have a successful second career as a motivational speaker.

He'd likely tell us to say our prayers and eat our vitamins. Just as likely, he'd ramble on and drift into the nonsensical. 

But the Hulkster's a guy who people lock onto, and there’s enough built up nostalgia to have a packed arena hanging on his every word.

Sgt. Slaughter

Listen up, maggots! Are you apathetic, feel lethargic or lost? Do you find yourself merely meandering through life? 

Let Sgt. Slaughter light a fire under you. 

With his trademark guttural voice and drill sergeant demeanor, it'd be hard not to be affected by hearing him speak. Some people respond best to an abusive man in their face.    

A Sgt. Slaughter speech is far less dangerous than joining the army, but it might give you that same boost of confidence and self-worth.

Jessie Ventura

Jessie "The Body" followed his wrestling career with one in announcing, and then one in politics. The former governor of Minnesota has plenty of experience with speeches.

He has some very controversial views and an overflowing basket of conspiracy theories. His ideal audience surely isn't everyone. There are, however, enough anti-government folk who would buy a ticket to see him.

With that deep voice and no shortage of opinions, Ventura could inspire a multitude of Ron Paul supporters. 

Ted DiBiase Sr.

The Million Dollar Man is now an ordained minister. Combine that experience with his history of chilling promos, and he could have audiences enthralled around the country.

Christians and nostalgic wrestling fans would sit and listen. DiBiase would likely deliver.

His trademark scratchy voice and great stage presence would make his transition into motivational speaking an easy one. He’d likely tie in his "everybody has a price" catchphrase into his new religious outlook. 

It may not fit in with the theme of his speech, but it'd be far better with the addition of his famous evil laugh.

Roddy Piper

The frenzied volcano of a man, Roddy Piper could take up a few hours with spastic ramblings. 

You may not understand every word that came out of his mouth, but hearing him speak at that rapid-fire pace, all charged up, it'd be impossible not to come out of it energized.

It'd be great to have him speak on living your life to the fullest, and knowing when to break the rules. 

"When I’m good, I’m good! When I’m bad, I’m better!"

Marc Mero

Marc Mero is already a motivational speaker. He has the most experience in that field of anyone on this list. 

He focuses on making smart choices, living a healthy lifestyle and a heavy dose of Christianity.

Calling himself a "Champion of Choices," Marc Mero’s speeches have tears, Jesus and some dark backstage wrestling stories. 

His ideal audience isn't the kids watching wrestling now who aren't old enough to remember him and Steve Austin going at it. His ideal audience isn’t those adverse to corniness either.

Triple H

Intimidating and respected, Triple H has the demeanor of an angry football coach whose team is behind 21-0.

Who better to inject vigor into your life?

For people who need to get pushed around to get motivated, the Game is the answer. As WWE's COO, he’s shown he can have a professional side tempered with his bulldog-like toughness.

His acting career has been less than stellar so far, but as a motivational speaker he could be awesome.

JBL

Any Republican-heavy corporation would love to have the self-proclaimed wrestling god come speak at one of their events. 

JBL, like Stephen Colbert, is so convincing in his character, it's difficult at times to tell reality from script.  He could talk about how he rose to the top of the stock market, about his championship reigns, all the while exuding confidence.

It’s that confidence that people would hope rubs off on them as they hear him speak.

John Cena

Schools would eat up Cena’s mantra of "hustle, loyalty and respect."

You’re not going to have a room full of bikers jacked up when Cena walks in to his music, but any number of kids would lose their minds at the sight of him.

He's high energy and goofy, and could talk about never giving up or fighting for what’s right, etc. The tagline for his poster could be, "Now you can see John Cena."

Ric Flair

Do you want to know how to become a limousine-riding, Lear-jet flying, wheeling-dealing, kiss stealing, son of a gun?

Then there’s a motivational speaker just for you. One hour with the Nature Boy could change your life.

His motivational speech covers stylin' as well as profilin', and will be littered with Flair screaming, "Woo!"

The audience will learn how to be the best while being entertained with Flair's exuberant storytelling and over-the-top style.

CM Punk

All the preachers who think they're better than their congregations won't admit as much. The voice of the voiceless does things a little different.

Schools wanting to promote an anti-drug message could hire the Straight Edge Superstar to speak in their auditorium. What they'd get is one of the most engaging personalities in wrestling, but also one of the most cocky and self-righteous.

One of the best wrestlers on the mic, CM Punk would feel comfortable in front of a crowd, behind a podium, enlisted to shake up his listeners.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Sometimes you just need a kick in the rear to get going. Stone Cold is happy to stomp a mud hole in it for you. 

One of the most captivating figures in wrestling history would certainly draw an audience to hear him speak his mind. It'd be hard not to be moved into kickstarting your life after hearing the Rattlesnake.

He can show people how to do want they want, when they want. 

The rowdy event would feature beer drinking and middle fingers. You might go to Stone Cold's speech feeling apathetic, but you’d leave yelling, "Oh hell yeah!"

Dusty Rhodes

Let Dusty Rhodes tell you something.

Dirty Dusty's promos were always part sermon, part homeless man rant. Motivational speeches would be an easy transition.

He's wined and dined with king and queens, he's slept in alley and dined on pork 'n' beans. Dusty Rhodes knows what it’s like go through hard times. But he also knows how to rise up out of them.

The common man, the working man, the man beat down by the system; they all need to sit and listen to the American Dream.

The Rock

Hiring the Rock to motivate people is a high risk, high reward proposition. 

On one hand, the most electrifying man in sports entertainment would have the crowd's full attention and be incredibly dynamic on the mic.

On the other hand, it could quickly devolve into an obliteration of somebody's ego.

Rock: You, in the front, what’s your name?

Audience member: Me? Um…my name is…

Rock: It doesn’t matter what your name is!

The Rock could tell us how to lay the smackdown on all the negative forces in our life. He can help us separate our real friends from the jabronies. 

The hottest ticket on the motivational speaker circuit would surely be the Great One.