Ken Kilpatrick

Also Known As: Wayne Shamrock, Kenneth Shamrock, Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick, The World's Most Dangerous Man, Ken Shamrock, Most Dangerous Man Alive

Biography: Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American bare-knuckle boxing promoter, professional wrestler, and retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer, currently signed with Impact Wrestling. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Shamrock is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, as well as an icon and pioneer of the sport. He has headlined over 15 main events and co-main events in the UFC and Pride FC and set numerous pay-per-view records. In the early part of his UFC career, Shamrock was named "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by ABC News in a special called "The World's Most Dangerous Things". The moniker has stuck as his nickname. Shamrock became known early on in the UFC for his rivalry with Royce Gracie. After fighting to a draw in the inaugural UFC "Superfight", he became the first UFC Superfight Champion when he defeated Dan Severn at UFC 6; the title was eventually replaced by the UFC Heavyweight Championship when weight categories were introduced to the UFC. He was also the first foreign MMA Champion in Japan, winning the title of King of Pancrase. During his reign as the UFC Superfight Champion, he was widely considered the #1 mixed martial artist in the world. In 2008, Shamrock was ranked by Inside MMA as one of the top 10 greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. He is the founder of the Lion's Den mixed martial arts training camp, and is the older brother of Frank Shamrock. In addition to his mixed martial arts career, Shamrock enjoyed considerable success in professional wrestling, particularly during his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation. There, he is a one-time Intercontinental Champion, a one-time World Tag Team Champion and the 1998 King of the Ring. Shamrock also wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion – the first world champion under the TNA banner – and a 2002 Gauntlet for the Gold winner. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events in both promotions, including 1997's D-Generation X: In Your House, where he challenged for the WWF Championship. Additionally, Shamrock was also one of the first American wrestlers to use the shoot wrestling style. WWE has credited Shamrock with popularizing the ankle lock submission hold.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Warner Robins, Georgia, USA

Birthday: February 11, 1964

Adult: No

Gender: Male

Popularity:

2.46%

Known For:

Pride 19: Bad Blood
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
Air Force Z
The Smashing Machine
Champions
UFC 3: The American Dream
UFC 5: Return Of The Beast
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
UFC 40: Vendetta
UFC 48: Payback
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
UFC Fight Night 6.5: Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3
UFC: Ultimate Royce Gracie
WWE Royal Rumble 1999
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
WWE WrestleMania XV
WWE Survivor Series 1998
WWE Capital Carnage
WWE Breakdown: In Your House
WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
WWE Over the Edge
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
WWE Backlash: In Your House
WWE Fully Loaded 1999
WWE King of the Ring 1999
WWE SummerSlam 1999
WWE King of the Ring 1998
WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
WWE SummerSlam 1997
WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
WWE Survivor Series 1997
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
WWE SummerSlam 1998
WWE Hardcore
Best Of Raw • Volume Six
The Bunker
KOTC: Platinum
Yesterday Is Gone
UFC Sports Presents Ultimate Shamrock
Fight Another Day
Bellator 138: Unfinished Business
UFC 1: The Beginning
Bellator 149
NJPW Rumble on 44th Street
The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 3 Unreleased
The Hurt Business
Scarecrow Gone Wild
WWE: The Best of King of the Ring
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
Pancrase: Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
UPW: Overload
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Chuck & Tito
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2019
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
WWE: The Best Of In Your House
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
Grace is Gone
TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 1
Owen: Hart of Gold
Beyond the Mat
IMPACT Wrestling: Slammiversary 2020
UFC 1: Origins of the Octagon
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2020
PWFG: Battle of The Lions
PWFG: Hataage Dai-yonsen
PWFG: Roar of The Lion Kingdom Part 1
PWFG: Roar of The Lion Kingdom Part 2
PWFG: Lion King Legend Side Story
PWFG: One For All And All For One
PWFG: Shootfighting
PWFG: Hataage Daiissen
PWFG: Hataage Daiissen 2
PWFG: Try Again Vol 1
PWFG: Lion King Legend
PWFG: Stack of Arms
NJPW Nexess
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Pancrase: King of Pancrase Tournament Second Round
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 2
Pancrase: Road to the Championship 1
WWE WrestleMania XIV
WWE Mayhem in Manchester
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
WWE WrestleMania 13
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2020
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1