Ever since WWE and UFC merged into TKO, there has been speculation of cross-promotion and fighters jumping to WWE. There has also been speculation about what would happen if WWE stars wanted to fight in the UFC.
Derrick Lewis may soon be appearing on WWE television after recently revealing that he’s in talks with WWE, potentially joining the likes of Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, and Ronda Rousey to come from the UFC world and be part of WWE somehow.
While speaking at Saturday’s post-fight presser, UFC President Dana White was asked about Lewis’ recent comments, noting that he was unaware of the situation and was open to the idea. He also mentioned how he’s especially behind it now that Vince McMahon is no longer with WWE after the horrific lawsuit filed against him.
White stated, “Well, I didn’t know that [Lewis-WWE talks], but yeah, I would do anything for Derrick Lewis. I really like Derrick Lewis a lot. Listen, some of the fighters who fight here have always dreamed about doing a WWE match or whatever it is. I don’t have a problem with that. I mean, I didn’t have a problem with that when Vince was consistently fucking me for no reason, and now that that’s not the case anymore, I obviously would absolutely do it.”
Dana White says he's okay with Derrick Lewis and fighters making WWE appearances:
I mean I didn't have a problem with that when Vince was consistently fucking me for no reason and now that that's not the case anymore I obviously would absolutely do it. pic.twitter.com/DiB1EwbBsg
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) May 12, 2024
White has previously talked about the ways McMahon would mess with him and UFC-business-related things just because he could.
