Report: Ex-UFC Figher Training For WWE?, Details

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Jan 28, 2015

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Former UFC contender “The New York Bad Ass” Phil Baroni is now training to become a pro wrestler.

Baroni, 38, was a popular fighter during the early Zuffa days of the UFC, known for his rivalry with fighters such as Matt Lindland and Evan Tanner.

Baroni is currently working under Michael Modest, former WWE Superstar D’Lo Brown and TNA Wrestling star Kenny King at the Future Stars of Wrestling gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, with plans of transitioning into the world of pro wrestling.

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