Former WWE's Rezar Signs with BKFC for 2026 Debut

Gzim Selmani, the former WWE wrestler known as Rezar and one half of the tag team Authors of Pain, has signed a contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and is scheduled to make his debut at the promotion's KnuckleMania VI event on February 7, 2026, at the Xfinity Center in Philadelphia.

BKFC President David Feldman announced the signing during a news conference for the upcoming card. Selmani, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs around 265 pounds, is expected to compete in the heavyweight division, though an opponent has not yet been named. The event will be headlined by a matchup between former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski and Ben Rothwell.

The move marks a return to unscripted combat sports for Selmani, who last fought professionally in October 2014. He compiled a 6-2 record in mixed martial arts during a brief career from 2012 to 2014, competing for promotions including Bellator and BAMMA. His victories included a quick submission of former strongman Oli Thompson in just 18 seconds in 2014. His final bout ended in a third-round TKO loss to Daniel Gallemore at Bellator 130.

Selmani's transition back to fighting follows his release from WWE in February 2025,...