Jon Favreau's Story Included A Fight Against This Real UFC & WCW Star

In the '90s, the UFC didn't have the star power and name recognition it does today. The Brock Lesnars and Conor McGregors were few and far between. However, that's not to say the organization was completely devoid of big names. Aside from heavy hitters like Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie, the UFC also boasted stars like David "Tank" Abbott.

While he never won a world title and retired with a less-than-emphatic MMA record, Abbott still captured the public's imagination with his unique look, savagely simple fighting style, and brutal punching power. Essentially, "Tank" looked like the guy you never wanted to cross at the bar, and the UFC used that image to perfection. It was this aura and appearance that appealed to another more entertainment-based promotion: World Championship Wrestling. The pro wrestling organization tried to use the fighter's experience and reputation to their advantage; how epic would it have been to see a long-term Abbott-Goldberg rivalry! While that was initially the plan, it really never took off, and Abbott's WCW run became a rather forgettable one.

Still, his cameo on "Friends" can't be downplayed. The sitcom was a '90s juggernaut and the idea that a niche and bloody sport, and a hardcore fighter like Abbott, were able to appear is just incredible.