Glenn Kulka Glenn Kulka ( born March 3 , 1964 ) is a retired Canadian professional wrestler , hockey and football player who competed in Canadian independent promotions during the late 1990s and had a brief stint in the World Wrestling Federation in 1997 . He also , at one time , held the North American pro football bench press record , pressing 225 pounds for 53 reps . Career . Early career . Born in Edmonton , Alberta , to Stan and Jeannine Kulka , ( the youngest of four children ) Glenn Kulka began playing hockey in the minor leagues with the British Columbia Hockey League with the Cowichan Valley Capitals in 1980 and the Medicine Hat Tigers , Spokane Flyers and the Nanaimo Islanders in the Western Hockey League from 1981 - 1983 . Kulka then was a standout definsive lineman for two years ( 1984 , 85 ) with the Bakersfield College Renegades in the PAC 9 JC Conference of California . While in Bakersfield , Kulka had " Gotta Win " tattooed on his left shoulder . He signed his first professional contract , in 1986 , with the Edmonton Eskimos , ( as an offensive lineman ) later playing with Montreal , Toronto , Saskatchewan , ( and retiring ) while playing for the Ottawa Roughriders . Signing with the Ottawa Rough Riders as an offensive lineman and defensive end in 1990 , he later was part of the Canadian All - Star Team the following year . While playing with the Ottawa Rough Riders , he was arrested and convicted of cocaine possession in March 1992 and was fined $ 300 . The CFL also responded by issuing Kulka an additional $ 500 fine and was ordered to act as the organization ' s official anti - drug spokesman . He later re - entered professional hockey joining the Hampton Roads Admirals in the East Coast Hockey League during 1993 and 1994 . Kulka joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1995 and , after teaming with Bret " The Hitman " Hart in a tag team match against " Million Dollar Man " Ted DiBiase and " Psycho " Sid Vicious in a fundraising event for the Roughriders , Kulka became interested in pursuing a career in professional wrestling . Kulka later appeared with teammates Mike Anderson , Bobby Jurasin and Scott Hendrickson on WWF Superstars supporting Bret Hart at ringside during a match against " Psycho " Sid Vicious and Ted DiBiase ' s Million Dollar Corporation which included King Kong Bundy , Kama and Bodydonna Skip at the Regina Agridome in Regina , Saskatchewan on November 4 , 1995 . Bret Hart later offered to train Kulka , and , with Leo Burke , Kulka spent the next two years training in Calgary , Alberta and later toured with Emile Dupree ' s Grand Prix Wrestling during the summer of 1997 . World Wrestling Federation . Later signed to a developmental contract with the WWF , he began appearing on WWF house shows in Ottawa during late - 1997 appearing at ringside with Ahmed Johnson against Rocky Maivia and the Nation of Domination on November 7 , 1997 and , two days later , made his television taping debut on Monday Night Raw defeating Sexton Hardcastle at the Toronto Skydome on November 10 , 1997 in a Dark Match . He later scored victories over Doug Furnas , Miguel Perez , Jr . and Adam Copeland ( Edge ) before the end of the year and was also scheduled to make a one night appearance with Team Canada at the 1997 Survivor Series with " British Bulldog " Davey Boy Smith , Jim " The Anvil " Neidhart and Tiger Ali Singh against Team USA which included The Patriot , Vader , Dude Love and Goldust on November 9 , 1997 although Kulka and Singh were replaced with Doug Furnas & Phil Lafon while the Patriot and Dude Love were replaced by Marc Mero and Steve Blackman . After suffering a broken leg during a match against The Jackyl in Regina during early 1998 , Kulka was forced to undergo corrective surgery remaining inactive for six months while in rehab . While recovering from his injury , he was invited to the WWF Training Dojo training under Dory Funk , Jr . and made several appearances at the Dojo teaming with Tom Howard against the Hardy Boyz on September 24 and participated in a 14 - man " WWF Dojo " Battle Royal at the NWA 50th Anniversary Show on October 24 , 1998 . He would also appear at the WWF Dojo teaming with Jose Estrada , Jr . against The Truth Commission ( Recon & Sniper ) on February 5 , 1999 . Power Pro Wrestling . Sent to the Memphis - based Power Pro Wrestling , a WWF developmental territory , he first appeared as a masked wrestler who came to Michael Hayes defense after being disqualified in a match against Baldo after interference from Downtown Bruno during a televised match on March 20 , 1999 . As members of manager Randy Hales stable attempted to attack Hayes after the match , a masked wrestler ran into the ring giving Hayes a high five before suddenly turning on him . After Downtown Bruno handcuffed Hayes , Kulka helped members of Hales ' stable to carry Hayes out of the arena and into the trunk of a car driven by " Irish Assassin " Mick Tierney who drove off with Hayes inside . In an interview following this incident , Randy Hales revealed the masked wrestler as Glen Kulka , a former CFL player and " cousin " of Michael Hayes . Aligning himself with Hales ' group , he would face several veterans including Doug Furnas , " Dirty White Boy " Tony Anthony and Kurt Angle as well as teaming with JR Smooth and Mick Tierney during his feud with Allan Steele during early 1999 . While there , he would participate in two " Weapon Battle Royals " as well as an 8 - man match for the Young Guns title against Kurt Angle , Allan Steele , Mick Tierney , Kid Wikkid , Derrick King , Bulldog Raines and Vic Grimes on May 8 , 1999 . Retirement . In 1999 , Kulka defeated The Godfather by disqualification at a WWF house show in Ottawa on June 21 in his last appearance with the company . Remaining with Power Pro Wrestling for the next several months , he and Mick Tierney were awarded the PPW Tag Team titles on October 2 after Bill Dundee left the promotion . However , the titles became vacant after Kulka left the promotion himself in November . Released from his contract by the WWF in February 2000 , he later feuded with Pierre - Carl Ouellet in Northern Championship Wrestling , facing him at ChallengeMania 8 in May 2000 . Although alleged to be in negotiations with Extreme Championship Wrestling , Kulka retired from professional wrestling soon after his release . Recent years . Returning to Ottawa , he endeavored to start a gym and managed a Ford car dealership . In 2004 , Kulka was asked by Ottawa sports station The Team 1200 to cover on - field commentary for the Ottawa Renegades . This eventually led to a regular spot as a co - host for Team 1200 ' s " Over the Edge " , a popular sports talk radio show on CFGO . However , as of November 27 , 2009 Kulka was laid - off by CHUM Radio due to cutbacks . In late 2006 , he made two guest appearances on the sports talk show " Off the Record " . Glenn still lives in Ottawa , with his wife Mariko , and his two children , Laura and Jaxson . He is one of several former CFL players to publicly admit to steroid use during his professional career . Glenn made his MMA debut against Wayne Xilon on the Freedom Fight Card held on July 26 , 2008 at The Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau , Quebec . Glenn defeated Xilon by TKO at 1 : 13 of the first round . Glen made another debut , acting as Charles the Wrestler in the Third Wall Theatre Company ' s production of Shakespeare ' s " As You Like It " held February 4 to the 14th , 2010 . His tongue - cheek - performance brought down the house . He also earned the respect of the Third Wall Theatre Company ' s Shakespeare Ensemble for his discipline and unfailing courtesy . He now is a PT at a local gym , and mentors other young men down the right path , the one he has now happily found . References . http : / / www . sportsshooter . com / seankilpatrick / pastgallery / images / 3 . jpg http : / / ottsun . canoe . ca / Sports / OtherSports / 2008 / 07 / 27 / 6276241 - sun . html