Premier League legend shifted to wrestling after football career, regretting decision
Grant Holt, a former Premier League cult hero, transitioned from a successful football career to pursue his childhood dream of professional wrestling. Holt, renowned for his time at Norwich City, scored 24 goals in the Premier League and played a crucial role in the survival of the team. After retiring from football in 2018, he made his wrestling debut at the company’s Fightmare event and won a 40-man Royal Rumble, instantly making an impact in the wrestling world.
In an interview with talkSPORT, Holt explained that he was initially approached by WAW to participate in a charity event, which led to his involvement in wrestling. Despite initially pulling out of the event due to scheduling conflicts, he later committed to participating after deciding to retire from football. Holt expressed his desire to fully embrace wrestling and learn its intricacies, expressing regret that he did not pursue it earlier in life.
Holt’s decision to transition to wrestling was driven by his determination to give it the effort and dedication it deserved, aiming to avoid being a mere novelty act as a former footballer. He emphasized his wish to learn the technical aspects of wrestling and engage in it wholeheartedly. Reflecting on his career choice, Holt acknowledged that if he had been introduced to wrestling at a young age, he would have eagerly pursued it.
He expressed a desire to learn the fundamentals and nuances of the sport, highlighting the absence of opportunities to explore wrestling during his childhood.
