7 Reasons Conor McGregor Won't Be Joining WWE Any Time Soon
No, Msytic Mac isn't the next star in the MMA-Wrestling crossover.
There has been plenty of talk of UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor moonlighting with World Wrestling Entertainment of late.
This is thanks in part to the UFC superstar fanning the flames of the rumour on social media, and the response from numerous WWE superstars feuding with the brash Irish fighter online. Not to mention WWE themselves, who have not been shy about voicing their desire to see the biggest name in the fight game make at least an appearance on WWE programming.
Such an appearance would not be unprecedented. After all, Ronda Rousey's appearance alongside The Rock at WrestleMania 31 was the most talked about spot of the night. And McGregor, who has the gift of gab unlikely almost any other fighter today, would seem to be a perfect fit for the WWE. Now that he's avenged his loss to Nate Diaz, it seems as if it would be the perfect time for McGregor to try his hand at pro wrestling.
The only problem? It's just not going to happen.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but Conor McGregor isn't about to show up in the WWE tomorrow, or the day after, or even next year. This is for good reason - several of them in fact. So lets take a look at seven reasons you won't be seeing Mystic Mac in the WWE any time soon.
7. McGregor Didn't Grow Up A Fan Of The Business
The oft made comparison, when it comes to Conor McGregor jumping ship to (or even just making a special appearance in) WWE is Ronda Rousey. On its surface, that feels like a perfect, 'apples to apples' comparison.
Both UFC champions. Both brash, self-confident, dominant UFC fighters. Both were huge draws with a lot of attention in the mainstream. They are, arguably, the two biggest stars that UFC has ever produced — and pretty much at the same time.
The comparison stops there, however. Rousey was a lifelong wrestling fan. It was her frequently stated dream to appear in WWE. Her very nickname, Rowdy, is an homage to WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper, and she went as far to get his blessing when using the moniker.
McGregor has shown no boyhood love of wrestling, outside of mimicking Vince McMahon's power walk. He hasn't turned up at WWE events the way Rousey, Daniel Cormier and even Jon Jones have in the past. When McGregor is talking smack to WWE stars online, he's doing it for the attention that comes with it - but a run in the WWE is not at all top on his priority list.
There's no boyhood dream here, and other opportunities will take priority.