9 UFC Stars Who Could Be In The WWE Soon

2. Josh Barnett

https://twitter.com/JoshLBarnett/status/595688815555178497 Josh Barnett, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, catch wrestler, Metamoris standout, podcast host, and War Master, has long been active in the professional wrestling world, finding a moderate level of success over in Japan. In fact, his love of pro wrestling was enough to delay his re-signing with the UFC prior to his most recent run. With his MMA career no doubt winding down - he hasn't fought in a year, though he does have an upcoming bout with Roy "Big Country" Nelson in Japan in September - Barnett will be looking to the future, and as a big man with a title reign in the UFC (albeit one marred by a doping scandal), he'd have a certain allure to the WWE, at least as a possible challenger to Brock Lesnar. Before you dismiss that idea, consider that Barnett is strong on the mic, has been wrestling for years, was a Heavyweight Champion like Lesnar, and is a big, big guy. The champion vs. champion angle would sell itself, and a lot of curious UFC fans might just cross over and watch whatever event hosted a bout between the two. It's doubtful that Barnett would have a long career with the promotion given he's closer to forty than thirty, but it would still be a great short-term pickup for the WWE. To add smoke this particular rumor, Barnett has been training with WWE diva Natalya of late.