#1.) A legitimate amateur wrestler
When he studied at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, Ziggler began an incredible run as an amateur wrestler. He would set a school record for most pins in a career, getting a whopping 82 pins. He was even a part of the team that led the school to National Championships on two different occasions. To put it into perspective, two names from the team happen to be UFC Fighter Gray Maynard and Olympic wrestler Andy Hrovat. The fact that he outclassed them in terms of pins is outstanding.
He continued wrestling at Kent State University, where he set a record at the time for most career wins. Even now, he stands third in the all-time record. This was one of the many things that eventually led him to be inducted to Kent State University’s Varsity “K” Hall Of Fame in 2016.
His amateur wrestling pedigree is what saw him get snatched by WWE in 2004.
