5 female MMA fighters who could follow Valerie Loureda's footsteps and join WWE

#4. Miesha Tate to WWE?

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has been open to the idea of joining WWE in the past. She is one of the most popular fighters of her era and has been 1-1 since coming out of retirement.

In 2018, Tate opened up about the possibility, even with her former rival already in the company.

"If the money's right, maybe. That's one thing I've always had in my favor is that I've always been able to be the bigger person, like get over it. I'm never going to like Ronda, but I don't hate her. I don't have to be unprofessional."

Obviously, 'Cupcake' vs. 'Rowdy' would be the biggest marque feud to book, but Tate could also be used in other roles outside the ring as well. Her podcasting experience could be a valuable asset for their panels, pre-show, and post-show content.

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#3. Cris Cyborg to WWE?

Cris Cyborg at UFC 214

Cris Cyborg has expressed interest in the WWE on numerous occasions. The reigning Bellator women's featherweight champion is one of the most dominant female MMA fighters of all-time. She has won championships in every major promotion including Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, and now Bellator.

The Brazilian has truly accomplished everything in the sport. At age-36, she's most likely towards the end of the career, so a move to pro wrestling could be a lucrative option. She even had some fun with getting a feel for pro wrestling with AEW women's champion Thunder Rosa. Despite not being familiar with the rules, she noted that it was a fun experience.

Cyborg has also set her sights on Becky Lynch in the past. In 2017, the two went back-and-forth on Twitter, with Cyborg eventually issuing a challenge for that year's SummerSlam. The match didn't come to fruition, but it could be great publicity for Bellator should Cyborg eventually make the move.