Former WWE Superstar Rezar Signs With BKFC

As first reported by MMAFighting.com’s Damon Martin, former WWE Superstar Gzim Selmani, aka Razar of the Authors of Pain, has signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The former WWE wrestler will make his BKFC debut at BKFC KnuckleMania VI in February 2026.

The Authors of Pain (Rezar and Akam) were released by WWE earlier in February, along with their manager, Paul Ellering. The group was part of the Final Testament stable with Ellering, Karrion Kross, and Scarlett. Kross and Scarlett exited WWE in the summer after their contracts expired.

Rezar has also competed in MMA, going 6-2 for his pro career. He last competed in MMA in October 2014, when he lost to Daniel Gallemore by TKO at Bellator 130.

Rezar’s BKFC debut will also feature aa fight between Ben Rothwell and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski (h/t Fightful).

Former WWE superstar Gzim Selmani — who wrestled under the name Rezar as one half of the Authors of Pain — has signed with BKFC and he's expected to make his debut at BKFC KnuckleMania VI in February #BKFC

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) December 17, 2025