Chael Sonnen has long since denied the obvious, that he was a big fan of pro wrestling. He used to go so far as to tell people that he didn't have cable growing up so never watched it, while at the same time, borrowing aspects from the likes of Scott Hall, The Grappler, Ric Flair and Superstar Billy Graham in his persona.
Sonnen's name has flirted around pro wrestling circles for years, but it wasn't until Wednesday when any deal was announced.
At a press conference at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Jeff and Karen Jarrett, who are starting up a promotion called Global Force Wrestling, introduced Sonnen as their "expert analyst," as a roster announcement.