5 UFC stars that could transition to WWE

#1 Conor McGregor

The Notorious One has often used the infamous Mr. McMahon strut prior to many of his UFC fights

Many fans feel that UFC fighter Conor McGregor was made for professional wrestling. His over the top, loud and outlandish personality often has the feeling that he is a professional wrestling character living in the world of mixed martial arts.

Considering the natural fit that the UFC fighter would seemingly be for sports entertainment, many fans over the years have been desperate to see Conor McGregor one day compete inside of a WWE ring.

The Notorious One of UFC has even had his run ins with WWE Superstars and fans alike in the past on social media. During the UFC 202 media scrum, McGregor had some choice words about the WWE and their top star John Cena. This led to a huge backlash from WWE Superstars and professional wrestlers:

“What’s the main guy? John Cena. He’s 40 years of age. He’s walking around in a luminous orange t-shirt and a headband talking about nobody can see him. We can see him right there. He’s a big fat, 40-year-old failed Mr. Olympia mother f*cker.”

I didn't mean no disrespect to the @wwe fans. What I meant to say was that I'd slap the head off your entire roster. And twice on Sunday's.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 7, 2016

@WWESheamus @BrockLesnar @WWE @ufc Careful now scaldy, you will wake up with no teeth and your nose on my mantle. #CelticPhoney #NeverFought

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 21, 2014

UFC retirement?

Conor McGregor shocked the world when he announced his retirement from mixed martial arts and UFC in June of 2020. However, McGregor has announced his retirement from MMA several times before. This has led to speculation that the retirement may be no more than publicity and just a case of Conor McGregor getting attention for himself on social media.

Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting.Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins!Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you!Whatever you desire it’s yours ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 7, 2020

However, some fans and personalities are speculating that this latest UFC retirement announcement by Conor McGregor could indeed be legitimate.

If so, could this pave the way for a future WWE career for the Notorious one? WWE COO Triple H has been open in suggesting that he would like to see Conor McGregor one day as a part of the WWE Universe:

"I think that Conor McGregor versus McMahon with that Billion Dollar Walk on the line? I think that's a match made in heaven!”

Conor McGregor has famously used the "Billionaire Strut", made famous by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, before major fights and press conferences while competing in the UFC.

Could McGregor one day bring his Billionaire Strut to our screens as a member of the WWE roster?