WWE News: WWE Desperately Trying To Bring In UFC Top Man Conor McGregor For An Appearance
UFC Star Conor McGregor made history this past weekend when he won the UFC Lightheavyweight Title and became the only man in UFC history to hold two titles in two different divisions at the same time. Naturally, one would imagine that people from various organizations would be interested in McGregor. There might not be any other who may be more interested in having him take part in their organization than WWE at this point.
As we know by now, Conor McGregor did insult the entire WWE roster a while back, and they all took to social media to address their frustrations. He said a lot of things about the current roster while trying to come off like an internet troll who claim they don’t watch because it isn’t like the Attitude Era anymore. However, Conor clearly has to be watching if he can name current day stars that one would not just know because of the media.
Obviously, WWE knows what Conor is doing, as the 28-year-old knows he cannot fight forever in the UFC. A job in the WWE afterward would keep him in the spotlight while also paying him well. Conor is a businessman, so he knows where the money is. It looks like WWE has an extreme interest in him too. According to the Wrestling Observer, WWE is desperately trying to bring in McGregor for an appearance of some kind soon.
They would love to have him in Orlando, Florida, for WrestleMania 33, considering it would be a nice area for Conor to make his WWE debut. He would not be the first UFC star to make an appearance in WWE. Ken Shamrock did it a long time ago and of course, Ronda Rousey had an amazing appearance back at WrestleMania 31. That said, clearly WWE sees the value in a Conor McGregor type of athlete that can help make them money.
According to Cageside Seats Triple H, who is not really a major MMA fan, did end up attending the UFC 205 event. Due to the event happening at Madison Square Garden, the McMahon family seem to have a home there any time they feel like it. It makes total sense that Triple H would be able to get tickets if he wanted them. Many are assuming that he was there to scout some people to see if they might have a way to bring them to the world of pro-wrestling.
The top talent is possibly unable to be swayed, but the people who are not doing as well may end up being people that Triple H can lure away. WWE does have some legitimate athletes within their business today. They were able to bring in Matt Riddle, but felt he needed to take some time to develop and sent him to Evolve where he is killing it. He may eventually make a WWE run, but sending guys to Evolve to learn has been useful thus far, and the relationship with WWN is paying off.
WWE realizes the value in the MMA athletes and know they can use them well in the WWE if they have the chance to bring them in. Some even assume that Triple H may have found a way to talk to Conor McGregor himself, which could very well be what occurred. Knowing Triple H, he clearly has all the connections he needs to talk with Conor and even Dana White about a possible relationship.
WWE did give contracted WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar over for UFC 200, and most feel that there was more to the deal than UFC promoting WWE SummerSlam for them. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon clearly is smarter than that and knows if he can bring someone in from UFC for an appearance, he’ll do it. Obviously, WWE would love to have Ronda, but if they can get Conor McGregor, it might be a good idea. He could easily work against someone at WrestleMania 33 and fans would love to see him get his butt kicked due to what he has said about WWE. It is just a waiting game to see what occurs.
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