Athletes We Want To See In The WWE

From Goldberg leaving the gridiron for the squared circle

to "Macho Man" Randy Savage journeying from the batter's box to the top rope, some of WWE's greatest Superstars have their roots seated deep inside the sports world.

It’s no coincidence that some of the best athletes love to “Woo!” like Ric Flair

or deliver a Brogue Kick to an unsuspecting defender. It's not a one-sided influence, though, with Superstars employing linebacker-inspired spears and Ricky Henderson-style baseball slides in their repertoire.

Considering the athleticism, skills and overall swagger of these athletes, they would make a seamless transition into a WWE ring

1. Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates

As the star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andrew McCutchen often finds himself targeted by opposing pitchers. However, the clutch fielder doesn't stay down when pitchers throw inside.

After a Cincinnati Reds hurler narrowly missed McCutchen’s head in June 2015

McCutchen responded by doing a quick push-up as if to say, "You've got to try harder than that."

But it’s not just confidence that makes “Cutch” a star

He gives swagger to a franchise that, for the better part of the 1990s and 2000s, had none. Couple that with his vertical leap and speed, and you have WWE's next great highflier.

2. JJ Watt, Houston Texans

JJ Watt is a freak. When the Houston Texans defensive end isn't "Wooing" on the sidelines, he's jostling around Yokozuna-sized offensive lineman and splitting quarterbacks in half.

It wouldn’t take long for the 6-foot-5, 289-pound beast to adjust to the ring

because he's a natural athlete. A trip to Houston Astros batting practice once resulted in five home runs. A recent hockey event for charity ended with him powering a slapshot past St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliot.

A test of strength between Watt and doppelganger Brock Lesnar would be a dream come true.

3. Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets

Dwight Howard is an imposing figure on a basketball court. The 6-foot-11 Houston Rockets center nearly confronted Rusev at a WWE Live Event earlier this year, and he has an outstanding offer from Triple H to step inside the ring. Considering he wouldn't be subjected to shooting free throws in the squared circle, Howard might be open to the idea.

Howard knows exactly how to get inside opponents’ heads

just ask Kevin Garnett, who was so frustrated with Howard that he headbutted him during a game. Maybe he can convince his teammate James Harden and his beard to join him as members of a new Wyatt Family.

4. Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants

It only took one season for Odell Beckham Jr. to go from man to myth to legend. He pulled in so many jaw-dropping, circus-style catches during his rookie season that Ringling Bros. now has his number on speed dial.

When the 22-year-old phenom isn’t sprinting past the NFL’s fastest defensive backs

he's shrugging them off and pulling in catches with one hand.

Beckham would surely come up with some wild new top-rope moves if he were to step inside the ring

and with his amazing one-handed grip, he could bring back the Von Erich family's devastating Iron Claw submission.

5. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

You don't want to see Alexander Ovechkin on the ice against your favorite team. The 29-year-old Russian skates with reckless abandon, bulldozing opponents whenever he isn't dancing around them for the perfect breakaway or one-timer.

He has a personality and style that’s tailor-made for the bright lights of Raw

and he's not going to change for a couple of traditionalists. His ridiculous goal celebrations have caught the ire of some old-school types, but they would be welcomed in the ring.

If Ovechkin is truly Alexander the Great, he’ll conquer the squared circle just like he has done with a sheet of ice.

6. Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo's moves on the pitch look criminal. He can split defenders with ridiculously intricate dribbles, breaking ankles without regret. You can't stop him; you can only hope to contain him.

The Portuguese forward and star for the Spanish club Real Madrid polarizes a crowd as much as John Cena

You may love to hate him, but then he does something so heart-warming off the field that you feel like a jerk for booing him.

He’s handsome, skilled and notably confident — maybe to the point of being cocky

Ronaldo has Four Horsemen written all over him

7. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo already has the perfect WWE nickname: "The Greek Freak." He's not quite a household name yet, but the 20-year-old is considered one of the NBA's rising stars.

The lanky, 6-foot-11 forward could probably clothesline four Superstars at once with his 7-foot-3 wingspan

A basketball looks tiny in The Greek Freak's hands as he moves on the court with a mystifying agility for a man his size.

He’s only 5 inches shorter than Andre the Giant

but a full 300 pounds lighter, so imagine a behemoth who can move like a cruiserweight.