The world of professional wrestling has been incorporating famous stars from other sports for a while now. Most make sporadic appearances, including Shaquille O'Neal, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and many more. However, if some NBA players were to become WWE Superstars, that would be very fun to watch. One of the teams that could produce some WWE talent is definitely the Brooklyn Nets. With a wide roster full of different characters, the Nets have immense potential to create at least a couple of future WWE Superstars. Without further adue, here are two Nets players who would make great WWE Superstars.
Nets future WWE Superstars
Starting with an obvious one, James Johnson is built for a future in the WWE. He has many factors going for him. The Nets forward is physically intimidating, has a history of martial arts, and does not shy away from conflict. While the WWE is not direct combat, in which Johnson thrives, it would still be a fun addition. He might not have the charisma needed for true WWE success, but Johnson could make a great superstar in the future.
Firstly, as mentioned above, there is Johnson's mixed martial arts history. The Nets partially signed him to be an enforcer and not let anyone mess with his All-Star teammates. As Mavs.com reported, James Johnson has a 20-0 record in MMA, and he would not need a lot of training beforehand. It would be a smooth transition for the veteran forward. He would need training to not actually injure his opponents, but the technique would definitely be there.
Johnson is also very athletic for his build. He is six-foot-eight, 257 pounds, yet he still has a lot of athleticism. It has gone a bit, as Johnson is soon to be 35, but he can thank his MMA training for the longevity. It would be tough to imagine him as a high-flying, Rey Mysterio-type superstar, but there have been many WWE talents that have relied on their imposing size and prowess in combat sports. The Nets forward could have a nice future after the NBA, if he chooses this path.
As said previously, Johnson would need a lot of work on his charisma. He is a fairly silent player, mostly known for his intimidation on the court. However, there is precedent for more silent types and their success in the professional wrestling field. The Nets veteran would be a type akin to Shad from the old-school Cryme Tyme, or even a less successful Undertaker. He has got the experience in MMA, size, the athleticism, and he is an action, rather than words type.
If Johnson gets into the WWE because of his MMA history, then the Nets' biggest superstar Kevin Durant gets in because of his antics off the floor. The WWE is an entertainment organization first, so the experience in combat sports, in general, does not always mean success in the WWE. However, getting on the mic and being able to entertain the thousands of WWE fans in the arena and around the world is what gets you to the top. Durant could do that in a heartbeat.
Firstly, however, is the measurements of Kevin Durant. The Nets star is standing at six-foot-ten, and while he is not the most imposing figure in the world, his long arms can be a nice niche in the WWE. He is also fairly athletic, admittedly less so due to the Achilles injury he suffered in 2019. Still, his fighting style could be centered around his wingspan.
However, the most important part of the Nets superstar reasoning for a potential WWE career is his personality. Durant had a famous moment in 2017 when he got exposed on Twitter for having multiple burner accounts. After it happened, rather than changing, Durant became more open and was not afraid to speak his mind. His various beefs around the league became very fun to watch and it is exactly that no-nonsense personality that people would be counting on if he was to do professional wrestling.
Also, the Nets forward did a lot of work in the entertainment business, albeit not as successful as his basketball career. He did a movie called Thunderstruck in 2012 and also did a track with Lakers superstar LeBron James during the NBA lockout in 2011. All of these are his attempts to branch out into entertainment and who is to say that he would not be ultimately successful doing professional wrestling. It would be difficult, possibly, due to the Achilles injury he suffered, but it would still be incredibly fun.
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