Former WWE "diva" will try her hand at MMA

Another former wrestler is making the transition to MMA and no it is not Kurt Angle.

Following in the footsteps of Brock Lesnar and fellow heavyweight Bobby Lashley, Lisa Marie Varon - perhaps better known as "Victoria" to World Wrestling Entertainment fans - is heading to the world of mixed martial arts.   

Guess who is helping her make the cross-over?

Helping her make the transition is J.T. Stewart, a Xenia native and Dayton resident who also currently manages UFC superstar Rich Franklin. As with Franklin, Stewart sees a proven star with the potential to make more money outside the ring than inside it.

"Obviously, with the exposure from the WWE, she already had the marquee value," Stewart said. "She has the name. Women's MMA is just starting to peak, and with her built-in fan base, she'll have lot of opportunities with endorsements, sponsorships, autograph signings and card shows

The upside to Victoria's transition; she's athletic, a former body builder, built in appeal due to WWE time and she's good looking. 

The downside? She's never fought before and is 38 years old. Yikes.

Kudos to her for trying something new though.