Shawne Merriman was once one of the most feared players in the NFL. He burst onto the scene out of college and immediately started terrorizing quarterbacks, more than living up to his "Lights Out" nickname. However, injuries and allegations of performance-enhancing drug use eventually derailed the star linebacker's career.
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Since leaving the NFL, Merriman has remained in the spotlight, although not always for the best reasons. Merriman is in the headlines once again now thanks to his ongoing beef with former WWE superstar and new UFC fighter CM Punk.
The beef apparently started with a tweet from CM Punk saying that Merriman had been curved by a WWE diva. Merriman says that the real story is vastly different.
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Merriman was recently asked if he could take Punk in a one-on-one fight, and he said that he not only could win the fight, but he would also want Punk to feel serious pain.
It's personal! @shawnemerriman has beef with @CMPunk and would love a shot at him. https://t.co/uSvZqpe4X1
— AtTheBuzzer (@TheBuzzerOnFOX) April 8, 2015
UFC president Dana White seems to be pretty on top of his game when it comes to unique marketing opportunities, so perhaps he can arrange for these two to face off in the octagon.
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