According to Damon Martin from MMAFighting.com, former WWE star Gzim Selmani, known as Rezar from the Authors of Pain, has signed a contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). It is reported that Rezar will make his BKFC debut at the KnuckleMania VI event, scheduled for February 2026.
Details about Rezar's opponent, the exact date of the event, and its location are yet to be announced, but updates will be provided as they become available.
The Authors of Pain, consisting of Rezar and Akam, were released by WWE last February, along with their manager, Paul Ellering. The group was part of the Final Testament stable, which also included Ellering, Karrion Kross, and Scarlett. Kross and Scarlett left WWE during the summer after their contracts expired. Rezar has a professional MMA record of 6 wins and 2 losses, with his last fight occurring in October 2014, where he lost to Daniel Gallemore by TKO at Bellator 130.
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
