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Conor McGregor loves to be in the headlines, just like WWE. The MMA fighter is known to pick a lot of fights with his words, and he could be onto something that might allow him to enter the WWE ring soon.
Finn Balor recently took to Twitter and posted action figures of him, Conor McGregor, and Triple H inside the ring. This way, Balor dropped hints regarding a match against McGregor, and the MMA star did not hold back. The two Irishmen seem to be on the same page, and even Triple H likes the idea that can help his brand gain a lot more traction.
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Will the NXT Champion get his hands on the MMA legend in NXT? The Twitter exchange between the two men certainly seems to hint towards a potential match between them. While going to the main roster for a couple of matches could be more beneficial for McGregor, heading to NXT does not seem like a bad idea either.
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Speaking to ProSieben MAXX, WWE Superstar Sheamus revealed that he feels McGregor will join WWE at some point in his career.
"I think it'll probably be a big deal when he comes in. But I've no doubt he will be in at some stage."
Keeping in mind the recent developments and Sheamus’ comments, let’s take a look at the five reasons why Conor McGregor should join WWE NXT.
#5 WWE NXT will get a huge boost from a big name like Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is a household name in the world of combat sports. The MMA fighter is one of the most well-known athletes in the world today, and his controversial statements outside the octagon have kept him in the headlines most of the time.
NXT is currently looking to boost ratings. Fans have seen several top Superstars move from the main roster to the Black and Gold brand over the past couple of years to boost ratings. That’s not all, as the introduction of AEW Dynamite has certainly affected the overall viewership of the Black & Gold brand.
Conor McGregor is certainly a crowd puller and someone who has a huge following. Just like Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, and Edge, McGregor could give the NXT brand a major push.
Conor McGregor's move to NXT will make sure the viewers and competitors know that WWE does not treat NXT as an inferior brand to RAW or SmackDown anymore. It will also allow NXT to host some bigger matches which could lead to even bigger TakeOver events.
#4 Conor McGregor can get accustomed to WWE's pro wrestling style in NXT before moving to the main roster
Conor McGregor is a big name in the industry, however, WWE is quite different from the world of combat sports in many ways. Fans have watched big names such as Floyd Mayweather, Tyson Fury, and Cain Velasquez come into WWE for short stints and one-off matches.
However, McGregor is someone who can enjoy a long career in WWE as his style and physique are much like the other Superstars in the company today. Starting from NXT will allow McGregor to gain a lot of experience before entering the big leagues.
The art of professional wrestling is different compared to MMA, and even Ronda Rousey took some time to get used to the wrestling ring. Having McGregor start from NXT could be the right move. It will allow him to get accustomed to WWE’s in-ring style before heading over to RAW or SmackDown.
The experience will possibly help Conor McGregor to have a much longer career in WWE as compared to many other combat sports stars, who did not stay in the promotion for long.
#3 WWE NXT's best brawlers will get a chance to work against Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor could end up finding some good competition in WWE NXT. The reason for that is the fact that NXT boasts some of the top brawlers in the industry. While the main roster has big names such as Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Daniel Bryan, their fighting style can be very different from those of some current NXT Superstars.
Men like Tommaso Ciampa, Karrion Kross, Pete Dunne, and Timothy Thatcher have competed in some of the best matches in WWE. Their fighting style could mesh well with that of McGregor.
The MMA star does not know how to hold back punches, and many of the men in NXT have the same problem. That could help WWE to build some hard-hitting matches and take rivalries to the Fight Pit, where McGregor could rule over his opponents.
The idea of Conor McGregor getting involved in a rivalry against Sheamus heading into WrestleMania sounds tempting. However, it would be beneficial to have him brawl with some of the men in NXT first. This would allow WWE to book some ruthless matches to show what the MMA fighter is made of while giving the NXT Superstars a boost.
#2 WWE could push some main roster Superstars to NXT for matches against Conor McGregor
WWE could make use of Conor McGregor in many different ways to benefit NXT. Having McGregor go up against some of the top men in NXT is a great way to showcase the Black and Gold brand's stars.
On the other hand, WWE could also book some top Superstars from RAW and SmackDown to head over to NXT for matches with McGregor. With competition from AEW on Wednesday Nights, this could work out well for the company.
McGregor could issue challenges to top Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, and Bobby Lashley to have them appear on the Black and Gold brand for a match.
This angle will allow McGregor to face WWE's pre-established stars while bringing a lot of attention to NXT. As a result, McGregor's dream matches against WWE Superstars from the main roster could also be associated with the Black and Gold brand.
Let us know your dream matches for Conor McGregor in WWE in the comments section below.
#1 A big match between Conor McGregor and Finn Balor will put WWE NXT on the map
Let’s go back to the root of this article — Conor McGregor teased a possible appearance in WWE after NXT Champion Finn Balor made a tweet. Both men hail from Ireland, and it’s possible that they could be cooking up a plan behind the scenes to give the fans something different.
Balor is one of the biggest names in WWE and a future Hall of Famer. On the other hand, McGregor is arguably the biggest name in combat sports today. He has managed to stay on top in the news to bring more value to his name.
Collectively, the two men can give NXT the biggest match the brand has ever hosted. This way, they will put the Black and Gold brand on the map.
Fans have seen WWE attempting to elevate NXT to RAW and SmackDown's level of newsworthiness a few times in the past. McGregor vs. Balor is the match that could finally accomplish this goal for NXT.
While Conor McGregor's potential bouts against men like Karrion Kross, Edge, and Roman Reigns are seen as dream matches, McGregor and Balor's pairing could exceed expectations.
The overall result could benefit NXT and turn it into a mainstream promotion like RAW or SmackDown. After all, Conor McGregor being featured on NXT rather than RAW or SmackDown will be seen as a big deal.
