Laurinaitis' father, Joseph, was a WWE superstar in the 1990s, wrestling under the moniker Road Warrior Animal. His trademark look: spiked football shoulder pads, mohawk and red-and-black face paint.

Ohio State sophomore linebacker James Laurinaitis had a chance to win a high school state championship as a senior for the Wayzata Trojans. Unfortunately for him, Laurinaitis and the Trojans came ...