On Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, Michael Chandler made an appearance to call out Conor McGregor to face him in the UFC.
On today’s edition of “The MMA Hour” podcast, the UFC fighter opined on calling out McGregor, the cross-over between WWE and the UFC now that they are under the same TKO Group umbrella, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On calling McGregor out on RAW: “I literally injured my voice on Monday Night Raw. Before I went on, one of the producers was like, ‘Hey, this microphone, it’s gated.’ ‘What does that mean?’ ‘It means you have to speak up.’ ‘I don’t think that will be a problem. The moment took over and a star was born. It was planned. I was going to be at Raw. Obviously, TKO Group, UFC, WWE, all one big happy family. This was the first time they were intermingling the UFC crowd with WWE crowd, bring in some fighters. They put me down in the front row and I took matters into my own hands.”
On if he went off a script: “Two minutes before, they said they were going to put the camera on me. I said, ‘Why don’t you give me the microphone?’ ‘Hold on, let me run it up the flag pole.’ About a minute later, ‘You’re going on and you’ll get the microphone if you want it.’ Magic happened. There was nothing prepared. I was thrown into the fire. Smacked myself a couple of times, and we went.”
On a possible WrestleMania 40 appearance: “As you know, there are little hints being dropped everywhere. That was definitely coincidental. I had a meeting with Triple H after, we chopped it up. I paid my respects. I grew up watching Triple H. We had a nice little talk. I would love to head out to Philly in April. We’ll see what happens.”
On meeting with Triple H: “He liked what he saw. A lot of WWE brass liked what they saw. There were some talks happening. It was fun.”
On what he meant when he tweeted ‘contract signed’: “I’m implying this is not the last you’ll see of me in WWE. Possibly. We will see. There is a crossover there. A ton of respect for the wrestlers, the brass there. They have a ton of respect for the UFC. It was really cool being there watching other athletes, entertainers, and performers. There is a lot of synergy there, and the sky is the limit with TKO Group and what we can do in the crossover. It’s probably the very beginning. The meshing of both brands was going to happen. I feel I was the catalyst to start it. It was the first kick off of what is to come.”
In a surprising turn of events, UFC fighter Michael Chandler made an appearance on WWE RAW this week, calling out none other than Conor McGregor. This unexpected crossover between the world of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts has sparked a lot of interest and speculation among fans.
During an episode of “The MMA Hour” podcast, Chandler discussed his decision to call out McGregor and shed some light on the behind-the-scenes details of his WWE appearance. He revealed that he injured his voice during the show, emphasizing the passion and intensity with which he delivered his message. Chandler explained that the opportunity to call out McGregor was planned, as the UFC, WWE, and TKO Group are all under the same umbrella.
When asked if his speech was scripted, Chandler clarified that it was not. Just minutes before going on air, he requested to have the microphone, and after some deliberation, he was granted permission. This impromptu moment allowed Chandler to showcase his charisma and natural ability to captivate an audience.
The conversation then shifted towards a possible WrestleMania 40 appearance for Chandler. He mentioned that there have been hints dropped about his involvement in the event, but he emphasized that it was coincidental. Chandler revealed that he had a meeting with Triple H, one of the top executives in WWE, and expressed his admiration for the wrestling legend. While nothing is confirmed yet, Chandler expressed his desire to be part of WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
Chandler also shared his positive experience meeting with Triple H and other WWE officials. He mentioned that they liked what they saw and that there were talks happening. This suggests that there may be more collaboration between the UFC and WWE in the future.
One intriguing aspect of Chandler’s recent social media activity was a tweet that said “contract signed.” When asked about it, Chandler hinted at the possibility of further involvement with WWE. He expressed his respect for the wrestlers and the WWE organization and highlighted the synergy between the two brands. Chandler believes that his appearance on RAW was just the beginning of a larger crossover between UFC and WWE.
The interview concluded with Chandler expressing his excitement about the future of TKO Group, the parent company of UFC and WWE. He believes that there are endless possibilities for collaboration and that his appearance on RAW was the catalyst for this new era of cooperation.
Overall, Michael Chandler’s appearance on WWE RAW and subsequent interview on “The MMA Hour” podcast has generated significant buzz among fans of both UFC and WWE. The crossover between these two popular combat sports organizations opens up exciting opportunities for future collaborations and events. Only time will tell what lies ahead for Michael Chandler and the partnership between UFC and WWE.