WWE reportedly has some big plans for Tyson Fury heading into their busiest time of the year.
According to a report by The US Sun, WWE wants Fury to make an appearance at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 28 ahead of a possible match at WrestleMania 39. It’s unclear who WWE wants him to wrestle at the show in April.
However, the odds of these plans happening are considered slim as Fury is banned from entering the United States due to links with alleged Irish mob boss Daniel Kinahan.
A source told the media outlet: “Tyson is well loved at the WWE and him popping up in any match and a run to WrestleMania would generate huge headlines and fan interest. However his immigration status is proving tricky to deal with. Tyson and the legal team are getting this whole grey and tricky area resolved. But non-entry, quite simply put, means non-payment. And people may not believe this but turning up for a match or being part of the shows, not even fighting, earns him several million dollars. So this issue with his working visa in the States is costing him a large amount of cash. The WWE works with foreign athletes all the time in aiding their visa processing for appearances. The legal team are on the sidelines offering support in this matter, but ultimately getting approval is on Tyson’s head and how US immigration assesses his case.”
The source pointed out that there are options for WWE and Fury as they could have him work a show when they go to Saudi Arabia.
Fury had his first-ever pro wrestling match in 2019 when he defeated Braun Strowman by count-out at Crown Jewel. “The Gypsy King” also made an appearance at Clash at the Castle in September 2022 by knocking out Austin Theory during the main event between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre.
