5 times WWE Superstars challenged top athletes to a match

#2. WWE Superstar Sam Gradwell challenged Conor McGregor

Sam Gradwell and Conor McGregor

Sam Gradwell is one exciting talent on the WWE NXT UK roster. Although he is yet to win any gold in WWE, he believes he has what it takes to defeat former UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor.

McGregor is a guy that Triple H would love to see in a WWE ring. The Chief Operating Officer extended an open invitation to the UFC star last February following an exchange of tweets between McGregor and WWE Superstar Finn Balor. However, it seems that Balor is not the only wrestler who would like to get his hands on the Irish mixed martial artist.

No more mr. nice guy! https://t.co/f9SNFts0vq

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 26, 2021

Gradwell was asked to cut a promo on McGregor and challenge him to a match during a recent interview with GIVEMESPORT. The NXT UK Superstar gladly accepted and did not hold back.

"You alright Conor? Here we go, my lord, bloody hell. This is NXT UK Thunderstorm Sam Gradwell. You might be the 'Notorious' Conor McGregor, but I am a thunderstorm. I’m not here to be a pretty little, whisky drinking, leopard print-wearing, flouncing firecracker. I’m here to rattle your jowls and wobble your jaw. In a bit, you yogurt."

There is no definition of beauty. But I come very close. pic.twitter.com/eWQTzaC9Kb

— Sam Gradwell 强大的海豚 (@sam_gradwell) May 28, 2021

Should Sam Gradwell be the first WWE Superstar to face Conor McGregor?