MUMBAI: A wrestler dispensing financial words of advice and wisdom? That is what CNBC US promises its viewers. The broadcaster has signed on the World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) John "Bradshaw" Layfield.

When he is not laying down opponents on the mat, Bradshaw is said to have a keen interest in finance and Wall Street. He honed his financial acumen while writing and publishing his investment book Have More Money Now: A Common Sense Approach to Financial Management

Bradshaw will appear on several CNBC shows, including Bullseye and Squawk Box. In the past he has appeared in news snippets on CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, CNNfn and Fox News.

As far as wrestling is concerned Bradshaw appears on WWE's Smackdown. In India the show can be seen on Ten Sports.