When people think of Joe Rogan, they’re often reminded of his podcasts and UFC commentary. That makes perfect sense since the star is widely recognized as a podcasting powerhouse. But, Rogan revealed a fascinating chapter of his life that most people might not know of—being a trained fighter who qualified for nationals, Rogan was once scheduled to face the Blade actor and amateur martial artist Wesley Snipes.

Joe Rogan in The Joe Rogan Experience | image: YouTube

During a discussion with fitness expert Derek from More Plates More Dates, on his renowned podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, the UFC commentator recalled the time from the early 2000s, when he was asked to fight against Wesley Snipes. Reflecting on how he prepared himself to choke the life out of the actor, Rogan later expressed disappointment over the canceled match, as Snipes withdrew himself for some reason.

Joe Rogan was scheduled...