‘Overtime’ Shonie Carter eyes wrestling career in the WWE

by Fernando Quiles Jr. on Nov 24, 2010 2:38 PM EST

"I want to go to the WWE. I've talked to CM Punk about it. He works out at my gym. ...I'm coming to acknowledge the mid-life crisis that a lot of guys go through where they get a Corvette and a hot blonde girlfriend with big boobs. I've just decided to do the WWE. Overtime, that will be my name. Overtime, because I work hard. I put that hard hat on, I bring a lunchbox, and I punch in. If you get in that ring with me, you better punch in too, because you're going to be working overtime."

Former UFC and WEC welterweight Shonie Carter tells MMA Fighting that he wants in on the wrestling entertainment business. Carter has competed with the likes of Chris Lytle, Matt Serra and Pat Miletich, but after losing five straight bouts, "Mr. International" announced his retirement from MMA. The 38-year-old now wants to showcase his talents in a WWE ring. What do you think, Maniacs? Do you think "Overtime" can find success under Vince McMahon's empire? Or will Carter's WWE career fall flat?

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I would watch a match. Unfortunately its not that easy to get in.

But he knows someone else already in the WWE and he brings technical knowledge of real submission holds. Hopefully he incorporates that into his repertoire. Good luck Shonie but fuck that Overtime shit! Just go in with your own gimmick! You’re Mr International my nigga~!!!!

by Jon Estrada Sr. on Nov 24, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions

Somewhere in Chicago Geno just creamed his jeans.

by DetroitDrew1980 on Nov 24, 2010 4:52 PM EST reply actions

LOL.

"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Nov 24, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

I wish nothing but the best for Shonie. He fought a friend of mine and when we all met he was a great guy.

by AintNoSunshine on Nov 24, 2010 5:17 PM EST reply actions

he could be

Ernest The Cat Miller’s Brother lol

by P86 on Nov 24, 2010 5:18 PM EST reply actions

Good for him, I hope Shonnie does well and makes alot of money

Heres a guy who realizes when Its time to call it a career and look for other oppurtunities. This guy had a rediculous amout of battles (something like 82-25) in his mma career The only person im aware of that had more was horn.

Shonnie would fight anyone if he had to. The guy had the heart of a warrior, and deserves a ton of respect. ANd he was funny as hell and seems like a guy you would love to hang around with.

by dia mette on Nov 24, 2010 5:42 PM EST reply actions

are you joking?

Heres a guy who realizes when Its time to call it a career and look for other oppurtunities

he’s lost 7 of his last 8, there’s no difference between shonie and guys like tito, chuck and pulver, there all in the same boat if you ask me. Didnt shonnie come in way over weight in the bellator fight a few months ago? And he has 49 wins not 82. Usual Dia speaking out of his ass post… : ) xxxooo watch for me on tv at the thanksgiving game. There’s a chance Brady won’t play, he hasnt practiced all week…

by DetroitDrew1980 on Nov 24, 2010 6:01 PM EST up reply actions

I meant hes had like 82 fights alltogether

Shonni is the man, and dont correct me again

Brady doesnt need to play DrewMoney could be under center for the patriots and they will still win. Have fun man

by dia mette on Nov 24, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

so how is shonnie any different from all the other fighters that fight to long.

he’s lost 7 of 8, you cant argue with that. How are pulver, chuck, and tito any worse?

by DetroitDrew1980 on Nov 24, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions

Get off his nuts dude, hes saying Shonie could keep fighting if he wanted to.

"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers

by Joemama_20 on Nov 24, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions

who are you?

by DetroitDrew1980 on Nov 24, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions

idk why that made me laugh lol

Sorry Shonie, WWE already had the GodFather

Ill keep track myself.

For 123 i would have went 4/9.

I stand at 80 in my lone man wolf pack pool

by *Californication* on Nov 24, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions

i like papa shango better.

by DetroitDrew1980 on Nov 25, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions

The difference between Shonie and those other guys is that he knows it’s time for him to stop. I don’t know how that could be anymore obvious.

by Chromium on Nov 25, 2010 1:37 AM EST up reply actions

he new becasuse he lost 7 of 8! If those other guys hang it up after there next fight they will have simular losing streaks at the end of their career.

We really can’t judge them equally until we know.

by DetroitDrew1980 on Nov 25, 2010 9:50 AM EST up reply actions

All of them have been on shitty runs. Pulver’s lost 8 of his last 9. So by your own criteria Pulver is worse than Shonie it would seem. However, the much more meaningful difference is still that despite all of them probably being better off retiring, Shonie Carter is the only one actually doing so. Besides, the original statement you responded to is:

Heres a guy who realizes when Its time to call it a career and look for other oppurtunities

How has any of what you said refuted that? Shonie knows it’s time to quit. Maybe he went a fight or two too long (as almost all fighters do), but still, good for him that he’s quitting and actually looking at other career avenues now. He’s small, but he’s got charisma, he’s an excellent promo, and he’s legit very athletic. If he gets a contract in the WWE maybe he could make some decent money for a couple more years before retiring to open a gym or whatever. If it doesn’t work out, whatever, he can still retire. I just don’t see what your issue is with him.

by Chromium on Nov 25, 2010 10:26 PM EST up reply actions