Conor McGregor teases WWE title chase with UFC dad or mum Endeavor set to purchase firm
Conor McGregor apparently desires to be a unique sort of double champ with the UFC’s dad or mum firm shut to purchasing WWE.
The previous featherweight and light-weight Champion hinted in a tweet on Sunday at probably attempting to win each the WWE and UFC championships on the identical time, being the primary to take action if he’s profitable.
Presumably, the tweet went off not solely as a result of it’s WrestleMania weekend, however UFC-parent firm Endeavor is reportedly closing in on purchasing WWE, who had been seeking $9 billion in a sale.
“#Itsinevitable,” mentioned McGregor, who’s 22-6 in MMA, and has misplaced three of his final 4 fights relationship again to 2018.
Nonetheless, due to damage, he hasn’t been in a UFC octagon since July 2021 and he hasn’t gained in a single since January 2020.
Within the UFC, McGregor hasn’t fought in almost two years and hasn’t fought for a title in almost 5 — the notorious loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.
Moreover, he’s solely fought 4 occasions within the final six years, however has been working his approach again for a return after breaking his legs towards Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
McGregor is expected to return this year against Michael Chandler, who’s No. 5 within the UFC lightweight rankings.
Due to inactivity — and the general lack of current wins — McGregor is, for now, unranked.
Perhaps he turns it round and is energetic sufficient to change into a UFC champion once more in his mid-30s.
As a result of something is feasible within the different firm, he may even have a greater likelihood at profitable the WWE championship earlier than changing into UFC champion ought to he make the soar.
McGregor actually has the charisms and former MMA stars Brock Lesnar, Ken Shamrock and Ronda Rousey have all had success in WWE.