Shawne Merriman: NFL to MMA, a $32K team dinner, how he got "Lights Out" nickname from NFL Players: Second Acts

Shawne Merriman: NFL to MMA, a $32K team dinner, how he got "Lights Out" nickname

49 minutes Posted Oct 4, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Shawne tells his welcome to the NFL moment

Shawne tells story about being stuck with a $32k bill

Shawne talking about his dominant first three years in the NFL

Shawne talks about playing 2007 with torn knee ligaments

Shawne talks about the hit with Kevin Mawae hitting him in the knee that started his knee issues

Shawne talks about getting a lot of tests while playing well

Shawne on when he knew it was time to retire

Shawne on the former player who challenged him to a fight on radio row - Kyle Turley

Shawne on how he got into the MMA industry

Shawne talks about his MMA league Lights Out Xtreme Fighting

Shawne on the lessons he’s learned when starting his own company

Shawne on how finding a passion in MMA has helped him in his transition

Shawne’s advice for players interested in getting into MMA

Shawne talks about how he knocked out 4 players in a high school game

Shawne talks about when the Lights Out dance started

Shawne shares who is on his personal Mount Rushmore

Shawne on who he would want to battle in a cage match

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In the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman sit down with Shawne Merriman, the 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Shawne shares stories from his NFL days, including a memorable rookie dinner that left him with a $32,000 bill. He also talks about the injuries that eventually led to his retirement and how he found a new passion in MMA and started his own company called Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. And in a fun twist, Peanut challenges Roman to a fight, and Shawne is ready to make it happen!

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