Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter, professional wrestler, and retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer, currently signed with Impact Wrestling. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, as well as an icon and pioneer of the sport. He has headlined over 15 main events and co-main events in the UFC and Pride FC and set numerous pay-per-view records. In the early part of his UFC career, Shamrock was named "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by ABC News in a special called "The World's Most Dangerous Things". The moniker has stuck as his nickname.
Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter, professional wrestler, and retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer, currently signed with Impact Wrestling. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, as well as an icon and pioneer of the sport. He has headlined over 15 main events and co-main events in the UFC and Pride FC and set numerous pay-per-view records. In the early part of his UFC career, Shamrock was named "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by ABC News in a special called "The World's Most Dangerous Things". The moniker has stuck as his nickname.
Shamrock became known early on in the UFC for his rivalry with Royce Gracie. After fighting to a draw in the inaugural UFC "Superfight", he became the first UFC Superfight Champion when he defeated Dan Severn at UFC 6; the title was eventually replaced by the UFC Heavyweight Championship when weight categories were introduced to the UFC. He was also the first foreign MMA Champion in Japan, winning the title of King of Pancrase. During his reign as the UFC Superfight Champion, he was widely considered the #1 mixed martial artist in the world. In 2008, Shamrock was ranked by Inside MMA as one of the top 10 greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. He is the founder of the Lion's Den mixed martial arts training camp, and is the older brother of Frank Shamrock.
In addition to his mixed martial arts career, Shamrock enjoyed considerable success in professional wrestling, particularly during his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation. There, he is a one-time Intercontinental Champion, a one-time World Tag Team Champion and the 1998 King of the Ring. Shamrock also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion – the first world champion under the TNA banner – and a 2002 Gauntlet for the Gold winner. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events in both promotions, including 1997's D-Generation X: In Your House, where he challenged for the WWF Championship. Additionally, Shamrock was also one of the first American wrestlers to use the shoot wrestling style. WWE has credited Shamrock with popularizing the ankle lock submission hold.
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Filmography (Movies)
Fight Another Day
Character:Aztec
Release Date:09/10/2024
Yesterday Is Gone
Character:Black Jack
Release Date:24/11/2023
NJPW Rumble on 44th Street
Character:Ken Shamrock (Ringside)
Release Date:28/10/2022
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2020
Character:
Release Date:24/10/2020
IMPACT Wrestling: Slammiversary 2020
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:18/07/2020
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2020
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:12/01/2020
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2019
Character:
Release Date:20/10/2019
Chuck & Tito
Character:Self
Release Date:15/10/2019
Grace is Gone
Character:Black Jack
Release Date:09/04/2019
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Character:Himself
Release Date:13/11/2017
The Hurt Business
Character:Himself
Release Date:29/09/2016
The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
Character:
Release Date:06/09/2016
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 3 Unreleased
Character:
Release Date:09/08/2016
Bellator 149
Character:Himself
Release Date:19/02/2016
Owen: Hart of Gold
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:08/12/2015
Bellator 138: Unfinished Business
Character:
Release Date:19/06/2015
Beyond the Mat
Character:Color Commentator
Release Date:21/03/2015
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
Character:Himself
Release Date:03/11/2014
The Bunker
Character:Rock
Release Date:08/04/2014
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
Character:Himself
Release Date:11/03/2014
WWE: The Best Of In Your House
Character:Himself
Release Date:27/05/2013
KOTC: Platinum
Character:Self
Release Date:25/11/2012
WWE: The Best of King of the Ring
Character:Himself
Release Date:13/12/2011
UFC: Ultimate Royce Gracie
Character:
Release Date:10/05/2011
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 1
Character:Himself
Release Date:21/09/2010
TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments
Character:Self
Release Date:21/11/2006
UFC Fight Night 6.5: Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3
Character:Self
Release Date:10/10/2006
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
Character:Self
Release Date:08/07/2006
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
Character:Self
Release Date:23/10/2005
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Character:Self
Release Date:09/04/2005
UFC 48: Payback
Character:Self
Release Date:19/06/2004
Scarecrow Gone Wild
Character:Coach Ramsey
Release Date:15/06/2004
NJPW Nexess
Character:
Release Date:03/05/2004
UPW: Overload
Character:
Release Date:20/02/2004
UFC 40: Vendetta
Character:Self
Release Date:22/11/2002
The Smashing Machine
Character:Self
Release Date:01/05/2002
Pride 19: Bad Blood
Character:Self
Release Date:24/02/2002
WWE Hardcore
Character:Himself
Release Date:08/10/2001
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
Character:Self
Release Date:27/08/2000
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Character:Self
Release Date:01/05/2000
UFC Sports Presents Ultimate Shamrock
Character:himself
Release Date:07/12/1999
WWE SummerSlam 1999
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:22/08/1999
WWE Fully Loaded 1999
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:25/07/1999
WWE King of the Ring 1999
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:27/06/1999
WWE Over the Edge
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:23/05/1999
WWE Backlash: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:25/04/1999
WWE WrestleMania XV
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:28/03/1999
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:14/02/1999
WWE Royal Rumble 1999
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:24/01/1999
WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Character:Himself
Release Date:13/12/1998
WWE Capital Carnage
Character:Himself
Release Date:06/12/1998
WWE Survivor Series 1998
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:15/11/1998
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:18/10/1998
WWE Breakdown: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:27/09/1998
WWE SummerSlam 1998
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:30/08/1998
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:26/07/1998
WWE King of the Ring 1998
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:28/06/1998
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:25/04/1998
WWE Mayhem in Manchester
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:03/04/1998
WWE WrestleMania XIV
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:29/03/1998
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:15/02/1998
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:18/01/1998
Champions
Character:The King
Release Date:01/01/1998
WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:07/12/1997
WWE Survivor Series 1997
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:09/11/1997
WWE SummerSlam 1997
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:02/08/1997
WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:06/07/1997
Best Of Raw • Volume Six
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:01/07/1997
WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
Character:Ken Shamrock
Release Date:11/05/1997
WWE WrestleMania 13
Character:Ken Shamrock (Referee)
Release Date:23/03/1997
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Character:Self
Release Date:07/12/1996
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
Character:Self
Release Date:17/05/1996
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
Character:
Release Date:17/05/1996
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
Character:Self
Release Date:16/02/1996
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
Character:
Release Date:16/02/1996
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Character:
Release Date:16/12/1995
UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo
Character:Self
Release Date:08/09/1995
UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
Character:
Release Date:08/09/1995
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Character:Self
Release Date:14/07/1995
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
Character:
Release Date:14/07/1995
UFC 5: Return Of The Beast
Character:Self
Release Date:07/04/1995
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
Character:
Release Date:07/04/1995
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
Character:Himself
Release Date:10/03/1995
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
Character:
Release Date:26/01/1995
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Second Round
Character:Himself
Release Date:17/12/1994
UFC 3: The American Dream
Character:Self
Release Date:09/09/1994
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
Character:Himself
Release Date:31/05/1994
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
Character:
Release Date:19/01/1994
UFC 1: The Beginning
Character:Self
Release Date:12/11/1993
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
Character:
Release Date:14/10/1993
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
Character:
Release Date:21/09/1993
PWFG: Try Again Vol 1
Character:
Release Date:05/12/1992
PWFG: Stack of Arms
Character:
Release Date:04/10/1992
PWFG: Lion King Legend Side Story
Character:
Release Date:15/08/1992
PWFG: Lion King Legend
Character:
Release Date:15/05/1992
PWFG: Shootfighting
Character:
Release Date:20/03/1992
PWFG: Roar of The Lion Kingdom Part 2
Character:
Release Date:24/02/1992
PWFG: Roar of The Lion Kingdom Part 1
Character:
Release Date:15/01/1992
PWFG: Battle of The Lions
Character:
Release Date:28/09/1991
PWFG: Hataage Dai-yonsen
Character:
Release Date:23/08/1991
PWFG: One For All And All For One
Character:
Release Date:26/07/1991
PWFG: Hataage Daiissen 2
Character:
Release Date:16/05/1991
PWFG: Hataage Daiissen
Character:
Release Date:04/03/1991
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