10 Huge Signings WWE Must Make In 2019

5. Daniel Cormier

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Cormier is the UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion at the moment. He’s also damn near 40 years old and pretty beaten up. These compromise his viability between the ropes, but we’re not talking about wrestling here.

Cormier has been linked with a role on WWE’s commentary team when the big Fox TV deal kicks in next October. Rumour has it that the network want WWE’s blue brand to take on a new, sport-like feel, and given DC’s immense combat sports credibility, he’d certainly help in that regard. He’s also a massive wrestling fan, and, as evidenced by his recent UFC promo work, someone who might already be preparing for the transition from real sport, to sports entertainment.

A tremendous professional, immensely likeable guy, and a decorated mixed martial artist/collegiate wrestler, Cormier is a must-sign. He’s made for this company, and already has experience working as a broadcaster for the UFC, so while there’s no saying he’d make an immediate adaptation to life in WWE, he’s very well-equipped to do so.

There’s also talk that his rumoured fight with Brock Lesnar might be his last, so there you go...

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