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.
Acted in 79
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2022
NJPW Rumble on 44th Street
Ken Shamrock (Ringside)
- 2020
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2020
Movie
IMPACT Wrestling: Slammiversary 2020
Ken Shamrock
IMPACT Wrestling: Hard to Kill 2020
Ken Shamrock
2010s
- 2019
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2019
Movie
Grace is Gone
Black Jack
- 2016
The History of The WWE Hardcore Championship
Movie
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 3 Unreleased
Movie
- 2015
Owen: Hart of Gold
Ken Shamrock
Bellator 138: Unfinished Business
Movie
The Greatest Fight
Ken Shamrock
Beyond the Mat
Color Commentator
- 2014
- 2011
UFC: Ultimate Royce Gracie
Movie
2000s
- 2005
- 2004
Scarecrow Gone Wild
Coach Ramsey
NJPW Nexess
Movie
UPW: Overload
Movie
1990s
- 1999
WWE SummerSlam 1999
Ken Shamrock
WWE Fully Loaded 1999
Ken Shamrock
WWE King of the Ring 1999
Ken Shamrock
WWE Over the Edge
Ken Shamrock
WWE Backlash: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE WrestleMania XV
Ken Shamrock
WWE St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE Royal Rumble 1999
Ken Shamrock
Royal Rumble
Ken Shamrock
- 1998
WWE Survivor Series 1998
Ken Shamrock
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE Breakdown: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE SummerSlam 1998
Ken Shamrock
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE King of the Ring 1998
Ken Shamrock
WWE Unforgiven: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE Mayhem in Manchester
Ken Shamrock
WWE WrestleMania XIV
Ken Shamrock
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE Royal Rumble 1998
Ken Shamrock
- 1997
WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
Ken Shamrock
WWE Survivor Series 1997
Ken Shamrock
WWE SummerSlam 1997
Ken Shamrock
WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede
Ken Shamrock
Best Of Raw • Volume Six
Ken Shamrock
WWE In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell
Ken Shamrock
WWE WrestleMania 13
Ken Shamrock (Referee)
- 1996
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
Movie
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
Movie
- 1995
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate
Movie
UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
Movie
UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
Movie
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast
Movie
Pancrase: Eyes of Beast 1
Movie
- 1994
UFC 3: The American Dream
Ken Shamrock
UFC 2: No Way Out
Ken Shamrock
Pancrase: Pancrash! 1
Movie
- 1993
UFC 1: The Beginning
Ken Shamrock
- 1992
PWFG: Try Again Vol 1
Movie
PWFG: Stack of Arms
Movie
PWFG: Lion King Legend Side Story
Movie
PWFG: Lion King Legend
Movie
PWFG: Shootfighting
Movie
PWFG: Roar of The Lion Kingdom Part 2
Movie
PWFG: Roar of The Lion Kingdom Part 1
Movie
- 1991
PWFG: Battle of The Lions
Movie
PWFG: Hataage Dai-yonsen
Movie
PWFG: One For All And All For One
Movie
PWFG: Hataage Daiissen 2
Movie
PWFG: Hataage Daiissen
Movie
No release date
Air Force Z
Secretary of State
Appearances30
2010s
- 2019
Chuck & Tito
Self
- 2017
Vince Russo's Attitude: Ken Shamrock
Himself
- 2016
Bellator 149
Himself
- 2014
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
Himself
- 2013
WWE: The Best Of In Your House
Himself
- 2011
WWE: The Best of King of the Ring
Himself
- 2010
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 1
Himself
2000s
- 2006
TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments
Self
UFC Fight Night 6.5: Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3
Self
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
Self
- 2005
Pride 30: Fully Loaded
Self
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Self
- 2004
UFC 48: Payback
Self
- 2002
UFC 40: Vendetta
Self
NWA: TNA
Himself · 39 episodes
Pride 19: Bad Blood
Self
- 2000
Pride 10: Return of the Warriors
Self
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Self
1990s
- 1998
WWE Rock Bottom: In Your House
Himself
WWE Capital Carnage
Himself
- 1996
UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Self
UFC 9: Motor City Madness
Self
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath
Self
- 1995
UFC 7: The Brawl In Buffalo
Self
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans
Self
UFC 5: Return Of The Beast
Self
- 1994
UFC 3: The American Dream
Self
- 1993
UFC 1: The Beginning
Self