Former Golden Gopher Mike Rallis waiting to hear back from the WWE

Oct 13, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Mike Rallis (26) and linebacker Keanon Cooper (4) tackles Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Kain Colter (2) after making a catch in the third quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Wildcats won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

There have been a lot of former college and professional football players who have taken a shot at the world of professional wrestling.

You have had guys like Bill Goldberg, Ahmed Johnson, The Rock, Kevin Greene and Ron Simmons just to name a few. Now to be a professional wrestler you need to strong, agile and be able to withstand a lot of punishment. Look no further than organized Football.

Former Minnesota Golden Gopher linebacker Mike Rallis tried to make it into the NFL as he attended camp with the Miami Dolphins last year. He wasn’t offered a contract so he decided to take a shot at the WWE. The biggest professional wrestling company on the planet.

Rallis completed a second round tryout at their new training facility in Orlando, Florida and is currently waiting to hear back from Vince McMahon’s representatives in hopes of being signed.

Mike was first introduced to the sport in the early 90’s by his older brother Matt. He reached out to Jim Ross one day and spent an hour on the phone with him according to the Minnesota Daily.

Wrestlers such as Shelton Benjamin and Brock Lesnar attended the University of Minnesota.