When you think of WWE stars, horses aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, right? Yet, many of these wrestlers have a secret passion for that low-key life on a farm. Which kind of makes sense. They spend their lives body slamming people in noisy arenas, which may force one to look for a calmer environment.
But not all of them choose a horse for a relaxed life. Some wrestlers go into the horse racing business and buy actual racehorses. Why? Well, maybe because they look for more adrenaline spikes, and there’s no better way to do that than buying an actual racehorse.
Not many wrestlers transitioned to the world of racing, but a handful of athletes have taken a genuine interest in the sport. It’s one thing to appreciate the beauty and power of a horse, and it’s another to own one or build a life around them.
So, let’s find out which WWE stars have dipped their fingers into the world of horse racing.
Mickie James
Not every wrestler waited for their WWE career to be over before they discovered a new passion. That’s the case of Mickie James. Her love for horses was rooted long before WWE fame.
She grew up on her grandmother’s horse farm and competed in equestrian events and rodeos even as a kid. No wonder she is a big equine lover nowadays.
Even when her wrestling career took off, horses still remained in her life. James owns several Morgan horses, and although they are not actual racehorses that compete in big races like the Kentucky Derby, we still have to appreciate this passion.
She likes to take care of her horses on a farm, and she frequently shares her calmer life on social media with photos of her horses. Yes, they might not be Kentucky Derby contenders, but taking care of a horse, not to mention multiple ones, is a hard and demanding job.
James says that her horses help her relax. She has never entered the racing industry, but who knows, maybe one day she will get a Thoroughbred horse.
The horse racing industry may be even more stressful than wrestling. Only the top horses can become Kentucky Derby contenders, and that usually involves a lot of money and nerves.
Frank “Trailer Park Trash” Miller
This is a unique example of a professional wrestler making a complete career change. Frank “Trailer Park Trash” Miller, which is not a good name for the prestigious horse racing industry, didn’t just fall in love with horses; he managed to build a whole second career out of them.
After decades of wrestling, traveling abroad, and mixing it up with future WWE stars, Miller retired and did something many thought was impossible. He became a professional racehorse trainer.
“I raised my daughter on my own, and once I became a single father, I knew I had to stop traveling as much for wrestling,” Miller said.
Yes, it sounds weird going from a wrestler to a racehorse trainer. Today, Miller owns and operates his own stable at the Churchill Downs Trackside Training Center, and even though he didn’t become ultra-famous in this industry, he still trained some winning horses. His first win as a trainer came in 2008, while he was still in the ring.
Charlotte Flair
Here we have one of WWE’s most recognizable faces—Charlotte Flair. Although she isn’t as deep into the horse racing industry as Frank Miller, she still shares the same passion for these animals.
She is a big horse lover and frequently shares her horses on social media. They are only pet animals, and they are not involved in the racing industry, but Flair mentions that she loves being around them.
Maybe this is a break from her chaotic WWE career, in search of something more peaceful. Who knows, maybe in the future she will consider buying a racehorse.
The Undertaker
Here we have the main cowboy of WWE, The Undertaker. A true eerie persona, but somehow deeply sensitive about horses. Outside the spotlight, Mark Calaway has shown a deep appreciation for that relaxed farm life and riding.
He doesn’t own a racehorse, but he spends his free time on a farm surrounded by horses. The Undertaker even appeared in a horse chariot at the WWE Royal Rumble, and it was truly an impressive scene.
Final Thoughts
Okay, not many WWE stars bought actual racehorses, but many of them show interest in these animals. Whether it is their passion for a relaxed life after their WWE careers are over or a true love for these animals, nobody knows.
One thing is for sure: WWE and horse racing have a lot of similarities. Many of WWE’s stars keep their private lives secret, and it wouldn’t surprise us to see a couple of them attending big events like the Kentucky Derby.
This shows that sometimes even the toughest athletes are the ones to find peace and purpose around horses. It’s always nice to see athletes doing a complete career change, which shows they are also like regular people, sharing interests in many different things.