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#5. Daniel Cormier talks about offers to work with WWE

Daniel Cormier has been a life-long pro wrestling fan and it was always expected that the former UFC Heavyweight Champion will end up working for the WWE in some capacity once he retired from active MMA competition.

During a recent interview with BT Sport, DC revealed that he was offered a role on Fox's WWE Backstage but he couldn't commit to a deal due to UFC's relationship with ESPN.

Cormier also revealed that he was also called up to help with the build-up for Brock Lesnar's Crown Jewel match against Cain Velasquez, but his schedule didn't permit him from doing the same.

"I've talked with the WWE on a number of occasions, they want to work together. I almost came to the press conference for Brock [Lesnar] vs. Cain [Velasquez] to play the role of a fight builder. Unfortunately, my schedule didn't work. I got an offer to work that new show, WWE Backstage on [FS1].

Obviously, it didn't work with the new relationship with [UFC and] ESPN. But we are constantly trying to get me involved in the product. As a big-time fan of the WWE, nothing makes me happier. I've got some great opportunities, man. I'm lucky. I've got some things outside of the octagon that's gonna carry me for a long time." H/t Credit: WrestlingInc

. @btsportwwe It's easy to garner publicity calling out the top box office attraction. @dc_mma can't hang w/ @BrockLesnar in the #Brocktagon nor a @WWE ring, and he can't hang with me on the mic. MAYBE he could TRY to hang with Brock on the mic and me in the ring … MAYBE!!! https://t.co/3eMzMQYzXa

— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) December 15, 2019

DC is preparing for his Trilogy fight against reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, which should happen in 2020.

The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion should ideally have a role to play in the WWE once he finishes his MMA commitments.