UFC fighter Colby Covington did an interview with Sports Illustrated just days after he beat Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 272.
During it, he noted that he would love to join WWE after his MMA career is over.
“I’d love to cross over and come into the WWE,” says Covington, 34. “But I love being a UFC fighter. I love fighting; it’s my passion and what I was born and put on this earth to do. After my career with the UFC is done, WWE is something I’d love to dabble in.”
“I’m ‘Chaos.’ I’m unpredictable, so you’ll never know where I’ll end up next,” Covington says. “I feel like I’m the baddest man on the planet, so you just might see me in WWE one day.”
Covington also praised Ronda Rousey for making the transition from MMA to wrestling.
“Ronda Rousey has really impressed me [in WWE],” Covington says. “Her promo game has come on strong. She’s just a true entertainer. She knows how to put on a show for a crowd.
“She is the baddest woman in combat sports. Look at her track record—she’s a trendsetter. The things she did in the UFC are unheard of. I’m a big fan of Ronda Rousey and I love the way she competes. I think she’s going to be the best WWE wrestler for a long time to come.”
Former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre gave his thoughts on Covington considering making the move.
“It’s tougher than it seems,” says McIntyre.” That’s the one thing I hear from every high-level athlete, whether they’re someone from MMA, an Olympian, All-Americans, or football players. The physical aspect is important, but so is the mental element. This is 52 weeks a year. Live events. Life on the road. It is a real commitment, one not everyone is willing to make.”
