Logan Paul wants Conor McGregor fight in WWE: ‘Conor’s cooked’ - MMA Fighting
Paul’s Proposal for a WWE Match
Logan Paul has expressed interest in a professional wrestling match against Conor McGregor following McGregor’s recent injury at UFC 329. Paul, a WWE personality, believes McGregor’s current situation could lead to a crossover event. He conveyed his idea to a WWE executive, suggesting a bout between two prominent figures from different combat sports.
Paul stated on his YouTube channel that he texted his boss after McGregor’s loss, proposing, “Bro, Conor’s cooked. Do something! Do something with it! Make a bag, let me fight him! Big WWE star vs. big WWE star, because that’s what he is now.” Paul also mentioned that the executive believes McGregor is “done” with fighting.
The idea for a match comes after McGregor’s recent return to the octagon at UFC 329, where he faced Max Holloway. The rematch concluded quickly, with McGregor suffering a knee injury in the initial moments of the fight. This marked McGregor’s first fight in five years, following a significant layoff due to a leg injury sustained against Dustin Poirier.
Paul’s perspective is that McGregor’s current state makes him “incapable of fighting” in mixed martial arts. He also noted the irony of McGregor’s situation, given McGregor’s past criticisms of WWE and its performers, including a tweet directed at Roman Reigns.
McGregor’s Injury and Future Outlook
At UFC 329, Conor McGregor sustained an injury to his ACL and meniscus during his first-round loss to Max Holloway. This is the second major leg injury McGregor has experienced, with the previous one being a broken tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The two injuries are separated by five years.
Despite the recent setback, McGregor has indicated his intention to recover from knee surgery and return to fulfill the final fight on his UFC contract, targeting next summer for his comeback. However, Logan Paul remains skeptical about this possibility, citing the nature of McGregor’s injuries and his time away from elite competition.
Paul reflected on McGregor’s five-year hiatus, noting that the activities McGregor engaged in during that period were not conducive to maintaining the conditioning of an elite fighter. He drew a comparison to Mike Tyson’s return to boxing, suggesting that age and time away from the sport can significantly impact performance. Paul also mentioned that he had placed a wager on Max Holloway for the UFC 329 fight, expressing disappointment in the outcome.
The shared corporate umbrella of WWE and UFC under TKO could potentially facilitate a crossover event. While Sean O’Malley, a former UFC bantamweight champion, expressed belief in McGregor’s return to UFC, Paul maintained his doubts due to the recurring injuries. Paul emphasized that if McGregor were to return and deliver a similar performance to UFC 329, it could have significant negative implications for his career.
The Call for a Crossover Event
Logan Paul‘s call for a match with Conor McGregor in WWE highlights the potential for high-profile crossover events between different combat sports. Paul believes that McGregor, having previously roasted WWE and its superstars, is now in a position where a move to professional wrestling could be a viable option given his recent injury and extended time away from mixed martial arts.
Paul’s pitch to WWE management underscores his belief that McGregor’s current status makes him a “big WWE star.” He suggested that McGregor’s inability to fight in UFC at present makes a transition to professional wrestling a logical step. The idea of a “big WWE star versus big WWE star” match was presented to capitalize on McGregor’s fame and create a significant event.
McGregor’s history of feuding with WWE stars and his past interactions with Paul’s brother, Jake Paul, add another layer to the potential narrative for such a match. Paul sees an opportunity to leverage McGregor’s personality and current situation into an unscripted combat sports event within the WWE framework. McGregor has one fight remaining on his current UFC contract and has stated his intention to return next summer after knee surgery.
Paul’s comments on his podcast, IMPAULSIVE, reiterated his push for this match, indicating his strong desire to face McGregor in the wrestling ring. He remains convinced that McGregor’s recent performance and injury at UFC 329 suggest a significant shift in his fighting career.
Paul’s proposal to WWE management after McGregor’s loss at UFC 329 was a direct attempt to initiate discussions for a potential match.
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