Cody Rhodes has addressed the possibility of UFC fighters crossing over to WWE now that both are under the TKO umbrella.
Speaking during a recent interview with ESPN, the American Nightmare commented on a potential UFC-WWE crossover, whether he would consider crossing over to the UFC for a fight, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On the possibility of UFC fighters crossing over to WWE: “What would be funny to me is if anyone could crossover from here. We have legitimately very tough guys like Bobby Lashley. I’m always very curious to see how one of us would do. I know in the past it’s not always worked out for everybody, but I am curious to see who is the first to take that jump.”
On if he would consider crossing over to UFC: “I actually told my wife. I told my wife I wanted to do one fight. I told her this two years ago. I think I was looking for some sort of massive financial windfall, I don’t know what it was, but I told her I wanted to do one fight and she absolutely let me know that would not be happening. Unless you convince her, it’s not going to happen. Maybe it’s for the best.”
On a possible opponent: “Give me the worst guy possible. Give me a freebie upfront, for sure.”
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Cody Rhodes Discusses the Possibility of UFC Fighters Crossing Over to WWE
In a recent interview with ESPN, Cody Rhodes, the American Nightmare, addressed the potential crossover between UFC fighters and WWE now that both organizations are under the TKO umbrella. Rhodes shared his thoughts on the subject, including whether he would consider crossing over to the UFC for a fight.
When asked about the possibility of UFC fighters transitioning to WWE, Rhodes expressed curiosity about how they would fare in the world of professional wrestling. He mentioned Bobby Lashley, a WWE superstar known for his legitimate toughness, as an example. Rhodes acknowledged that not every crossover has been successful in the past but expressed interest in seeing who would be the first to make the jump.
The conversation then shifted to Rhodes himself and whether he would consider crossing over to the UFC. Rhodes revealed that he had discussed the idea with his wife two years ago, expressing a desire to participate in one fight. However, his wife firmly shut down the idea, making it clear that it was not going to happen unless he could convince her otherwise. Rhodes jokingly mentioned that he might have been seeking a significant financial windfall at the time but ultimately accepted that it might be for the best.
When asked about a potential opponent for his hypothetical UFC debut, Rhodes humorously replied that he would prefer to face the “worst guy possible” and have an easy victory upfront.
The interview concluded with a video embed of Cody Rhodes discussing WWE and its evolution, citing Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as one of the main reasons for the organization’s success today.
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The possibility of UFC fighters crossing over to WWE has always intrigued fans. With both organizations now under the TKO umbrella, it will be interesting to see if any fighters make the transition and how they adapt to the world of professional wrestling. As for Cody Rhodes, while his dream of competing in the UFC may not become a reality, he continues to thrive in the world of wrestling as a prominent figure in TKO’s WWE.