An undefeated UFC star is eyeing a move to WWE.
After all the past collaborations between the two companies, another MMA fighter has now expressed his interest in joining the Stamford-based wrestling promotion. Recently, English MMA fighter star Tom Aspinall commented on a run in WWE, and now another fellow Englishman has joined him.
The 29-year-old Paddy Pimblett is one of the fastest-rising stars in the company with an undefeated record. During his recent interview with OLBG, Pimblett envisioned himself as a part of the promotion in the future.
Yeah [I could end up in the WWE], I used to love wrestling. My favourite wrestler is Shawn Michaels and I’m dying to knock someone out with a sweet chin music in an MMA fight. But I reckon I’m gonna end up in films. I’m gonna be an actor. I’ve just always thought about it. I always told people I was gonna be in the UFC for years.
Sharing his love for pro-wrestling, Pimblett shared:
I’ve always loved films and I’ve always watched different TV programs, and when I was younger, when I was little, I did a little bit of acting stuff when I was in a few plays when I was a kid, so like I’ve always said that once my fighting career’s over, I’ll move over to acting and I’ll start doing that.”
In his last fight, Pimblett defeated Bobby “King” Green with a triangle chokehold at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 304 event on July 27th, 2024.
Which Other UFC Stars Have Fancied A Career In WWE?
Over the years, several Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters have made the jump to WWE. After an extensive fighting career, the fighters have fancied a career inside the squared circle. Several names such as Ronda Rousey, Ken Shamrock, Cain Velasquez, Shayna Baszler, Matt Riddle, and many more.
With current fighters Tom Aspinall and Pimblett also open for a transition, fans can expect the ties between the two companies to grow stronger.
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