Marc Mero

Motivational Speaker

"I have been blessed to accomplish many things in life, but there is no greater joy than helping and inspiring others."

BADD TO GOOD

THE ULTIMATE UNDERDOG TALE OF TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY

Marc Mero, renowned as both a professional wrestling superstar and a leading motivational speaker, joins forces with Ben Veal—an award-winning journalist and host of the Wrestling Life podcast—to deliver Badd To Good: The Inspiring Story of a Wrestling Wildman. This compelling memoir guides readers through a powerful journey of resilience, faith, and triumph over adversity.

Featuring forewords by wrestling legends and former world heavyweight champions Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger, alongside contributions from industry icons like Mick Foley, Eric Bischoff, Vince Russo, Justin Roberts, and Erik Watts, Badd To Good offers an unfiltered, real-life underdog narrative. It chronicles Mero’s transformation from chaos to redemption, serving as a testament to conquering life’s greatest challenges and discovering renewed faith and purpose beyond the darkness.

“MARC MERO TRULY WALKS THE TALK. HE IS LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY THAT'S MUCH, MUCH BIGGER THAN HIM."

“MARC MERO'S GONE ON TO MAKE ONE OF THE GREATEST PRO WRESTLING COMEBACKS IN HISTORY."

“I HAVE NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR MARC MERO, ESPECIALLY FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE WITH HIS LIFE SINCE LEAVING WRESTLING."

“MARC'S SACRIFICE HAS LED TO SO MANY POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL MOMENTS. IT'S CLEAR TO ME THAT MARC HAS CHANGED MANY YOUNG LIVES FOR THE BETTER."

Champion of Choices

Today, Marc Mero contributes much of his time to the nonprofit organization he founded in 2007, Champion of Choices, empowering youth to make positive choices. A family and youth advocate, and sports celebrity, Marc has conducted hundreds of media interviews and made appearances on several national TV shows and to millions of people worldwide.

You can find out more and schedule Marc for your corporate event by visiting ThinkPoz.org, or call 404-834-6008.

Endorsed by Teachers

Thank you for what you do for students all over the state and country. There is still a buzz across campus about the impact you have had on both our students and the adults that were in attendance for your performance. I feel confident that we will work out a way to have you back in the future. Good Luck My Friend! I BELIEVE!

Jeremy Salmon

Principal - Eau Gallie High School - Melbourne, FL

Book Marc Mero To Speak at Your Corporate Event

Get in touch today to discuss Marc providing inspirational speaking at your school, university, or corporate event.

Alternatively, you can contact the Champion of Choices team via email to info@thinkpoz.org or Call 404-834-6008.

Marc Mero

Wrestling Champion

In 1990, Marc Mero decided to become a wrestler, traveling to Tampa, Florida to train under the famous Malenko wrestling family.

The following year Mero was signed by WCW and debuted the character “Johnny B. Badd” at the SuperBrawl pay-per-view on 19 May, 1991.

He would go on to win the WCW World Television Championship on three occasions between 1994-96, defeating Lord Steven Regal, Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger.

Mero left WCW and signed a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1996, debuting at WrestleMania XII on 31 March, 1996.

Within six months he won a tournament for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, defeating “Stone Cold” Steve Ausin, Owen Hart and Farooq in the process.

Marc has fought the likes of Steve Austin, HHH, Edge and Diamond Dallas Page on pay-per-view events.

Inspiring Others

Marc dreamed big and set lofty goals. After success in high school with hockey, football, and boxing and then a 14-year career as a professional wrestler, injuries and bad choices led to his retirement in 2006. and then lost it all to bad choices.

This has led to make a greater impact upon the lives of others, transitioning from sports entertainment to discovering his true passion as an Inspirational Speaker.

Marc’s inspirational videos have been seen by millions, and his influence both online and on stage is worldwide. Audiences are inspired to find joy as they cherish every moment, value relationships, dream big and commit to making a positive difference in their personal life, family, schools, career, and community.