Once upon a time, Shawn Merriman was an NFL linebacker so explosive he earned the nickname “Lights Out.” But fast forward ten years and he’s now a pioneer in the world of mixed martial-arts. How did we get here? The former Charger joins The Sessions to discuss his transition between sports, why Jake Paul is the real deal as a fighter and how he almost — almost — became a WWE Superstar.

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