5 UFC stars that could transition to WWE

#4 Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant is reportedly "up for" joining WWE in the future

Paige VanZant's career in the UFC looks to be coming to an end. During the walk to the octagon at UFC 251 VanZant had tears in her eyes, with rumours that her contract with the UFC could be set to expire and that the fight against Amanda Ribas could be her final mixed martial arts bout.

At 26 years old, Paige VanZant has plenty of time to transition into the role of a WWE Superstar. There have been consistent rumours about a potential WWE career for VanZant for the last few years. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer has even confirmed that WWE wanted the UFC fighter to make an appearance at SummerSlam as few years ago, but she was unable to do so due to UFC commitments:

"They talked to her a few years ago for SummerSlam and she was game for it, but UFC wanted her to fight that month instead. But she's said she's up for it."

Much much higher. they talked to her a few years ago for SummerSlam and she was game for it, but UFC wanted her to fight that month instead. But she's said she's up for it. https://t.co/edXzEFEOaj

— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) July 12, 2020

UFC to WWE?

Paige VanZant has always been very vocal about the possibility to become a WWE Superstar in the future. During an interview in 2018, the UFC opened up about a future inside of WWE ring:

"I also think the WWE is an amazing organisation and it’s a very athletic entertainment industry which would suit me, there’s probably huge potential for a crossover down the line and of course I’m a big fan of what they do, so it would be great to be a part of."

WWE personalities including the likes of Renee Young have also expressed a desire to see Paige VanZant crossover from UFC to WWE in the future too.

What are the odds we see @paigevanzant in a @WWE ring?

— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) July 12, 2020

Will we eventually see Paige VanZant compete inside of a WWE ring?