Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker's WWE cosplays leave fans concerned about UFC's future post-merger

Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker recently cosplayed as WWE legends Steve 'Stone Cold' Austin and Hulk Hogan during their latest appearance on FOX Sports Australia.

The two Australian MMA stars played roles in a humorous skit addressing the recent news of the UFC's parent company, Endeavor, closing a deal to buy a majority share in wrestling organization WWE. There are plans to combine the two promotions into one publicly traded sports and entertainment entity.

While the two promotions are expected to operate as independent entities, many fans have speculated about a crossover event between the two.

After watching Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker play WWE personalities so well, fans made their thoughts known under a tweet showing the two fighters dressed up in costumes.

One user joked about what the merger meant for the UFC and wrote:

"So this is what it all meant with the merger? Say it isn’t so! smh."

Another user couldn't believe the images and said:

"It looks AI-generated."

One fan joked:

"This is a parallel universe."

Another fan wrote:

"I can't believe what I'm seeing. Sick to my stomach."

One fan jokingly asked:

"Has Dana been the real Hans Molenkamp all along?"

Another fan opined:

"In an alternate universe, there's a 4-foot stone cold impersonating a 6-foot Volkanovski."

One fan asked:

"Bro are we fu**ing serious rn?"

Check out some more reactions below:

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UFC-WWE merger: Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker answer questions dressed as wrestling legends

Australian UFC stars Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker recently appeared on an episode of Main Event’s Fight Week, which airs on Fox Sports Australia.

Just as host Niko Parajillo was about to start breaking down the UFC-WWE merger, 'The Great' and 'The Reaper' made a surprise entrance to themed music dressed as WWE legends Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan for a funny skit about the merger.

As they settled down in their seats, the host asked them to name which UFC fighters would be most suited for the WWE. In Hogan's voice, Whittaker humorously replied:

"Brother, I want you to listen to me and listen to me good. Brother, when I’m speaking to you, look me in the eyes! I’m already in the WWE."

Alexander Volkanovski continued in 'Stone Cold's voice:

"I mean, how about the disrespect? We’re standing right here in your presence, outfits and all, and you’re going to ask me who’s going to be best in WWE? I’m going to tell you, we’re going to be the best."