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Whether or not you believe, the UFC and WWE are competing with one another is a bit irrelevant, as both promotions are very similar. Much like in WWE, the highest paid UFC fighters are the ones who are great at promos, and great at having exciting fights against credible opponents.
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Unfortunately, there are very few UFC fighters who understand the talking portion of the game, and then get disgruntled when they don't make as much money as other champions or main eventers. For example, Demetrius "Mighty Mouse" Johnson is probably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, but he's not a draw at all. Why? It's simple, he's not a good promoter like Conor McGregor is. Sure, he's a fantastic fighter, but the casual audience doesn't care about that.
There are very few UFC fighters who would be able to make a smooth transition over to WWE when it comes to promos, and I narrowed the list down to five guys who would probably be able to be successful in WWE, even if they didn't end up being great in the ring.
So, with all that in mind, let's get started!
#5 "Filthy" Tom Lawlor
Back in November of 2016, UFC light heavyweight contender "Filthy" Tom Lawlor was provisionally suspended by the UFC after he failed a USADA test for a substance known as Ostarine. Three months later, Lawlor was hit with a two-year suspension, despite his claim that he unknowingly took the banned substance. He'll be eligible to fight again in October of this year.
During his suspension, Lawlor participated in pro wrestling matches for various independent promotions. During his time in the UFC, he proved that he understood how to sell a fight, which is probably why the world's biggest MMA promotion refused to grant him his request for a release.
Since his suspension, Lawlor has been a regular for Prestige Championship Wrestling, and he's currently scheduled to team with the Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez, where the duo will take on the Rock N' Roll Express on July 14 for Black Label Pro.
#4 Jon Jones
Following his victory over Daniel Cormier back at UFC 214, ex-UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones called out Brock Lesnar, as he wanted to face the current WWE Universal Champion inside the octagon.
However, Jones tested positive for a banned substance shortly following the bout, and it's unclear when he'll be allowed to fight again, thus taking the dream match with Lesnar off the table.
However, the match could still happen in WWE if the UFC allows them to use Jones while he's suspended. Of course, it wouldn't be a real MMA fight, but obviously, the two men could do a match which resembled a mixed-martial-arts contest.
Jones has expressed interest in doing something with WWE, and over the last few years, he's become one of the UFC's biggest draws. On top of that, he's probably the greatest mixed-martial-artist of all-time, which is something that WWE could push if he ever ends up there.
Of course, having Jon Jones on your roster is a bit risky due to his poor decision-making in the past. But, if he can somehow convince WWE that he's changed, then he'd undoubtedly be a fantastic pro wrestler.
#3 Daniel Cormier
Current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier has been a fan of pro wrestling for his entire life, so he understands the business, and what needs to be done to be an effective WWE superstar.
Right now, Cormier is one of the UFC's biggest stars, and on July 7, he'll have the opportunity to become a double champion, as he's set to challenge Stipe Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. If he wins, he might end up being the biggest star the company has.
Unfortunately for the UFC, Cormier has more fights behind him than in front of him, as he's set to retire early next year, no matter what. So, what'll he do once he retires? The obvious answer is commentary, because he's already doing it, and he's great at it. But, there's a chance that he could get bored of sitting at the announcer's desk, which could lead him to WWE.
Cormier is set to turn 40 next spring, so if he goes to WWE, he'll probably only have a few matches, and two of those matches will probably be against Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley. Aside from that, there aren't any obvious opponents for DC, unless WWE is able to sign Jon Jones as well, which would undoubtedly lead to a match between the two at a big event like WrestleMania or SummerSlam.
#2 Conor McGregor
It's no secret that, at one point, WWE was interested in doing business with Conor McGregor, but the two sides weren't able to come to an agreement, as WWE wasn't willing to pay the UFC megastar the amount of money that he was asking for.
It's also no secret that McGregor would be a fantastic fit for WWE if he came in with the right attitude. If WWE were to sign McGregor, they'd have to be willing to accept any potential baggage that comes along with the UFC star. But, in the end, taking the risk might be worth it. Undoubtedly, there's no one in pro wrestling, boxing, or mixed-martial-arts who is better at selling a fight than Conor McGregor.
There would be a major size issue if McGregor ends up in WWE, especially if they do the match that everyone would want to see, which is Conor vs. Brock Lesnar. Obviously, it'd be a huge mismatch in terms of size, but it would be the biggest match they could do with the ex-UFC Featherweight Champion.
#1 Chael Sonnen
Even though Conor McGregor ended up being the biggest draw in UFC history, the original biggest draw was Chael P. Sonnen. Unfortunately though, Sonnen never truly reach his potential as a draw simply because he was never able to beat the number one guy in the two weight classes he competed in.
Sonnen is every bit as good at selling fights as Conor McGregor is, and on top of that, his size wouldn't be an issue in WWE because he currently walks around at about 220. Also, unlike McGregor, Sonnen is over six feet tall, which would also help him out in WWE.
The only negative would be Sonnen's age (41), but he clearly knows how to cut a promo, he knows how to be a great heel, and he's been a fan of the business for his entire life. Hence, much like Daniel Cormier, he'd probably pick up on everything very quickly.
Also, because of the size difference between McGregor and Sonnen, WWE fans might take the latter more seriously should he ever get in the ring with Brock Lesnar or Bobby Lashley.
Which other UFC fighters would you like to see in the WWE and why? Let us know in the comments section below.
