NFL Athletes Who Became WWE SuperstarsBy Tammy Salt / November 15, 2018 5. John Layfield IMAGE BY: complex.com John Layfield or “Bradshaw” as his fans used to call him started his pro NFL career by playing for the San Antonio Riders as an offensive lineman. John Layfield’s career lasted for only one year. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20