Stone Cold Steve Austin reveals his picks for UFC fighters who could thrive in WWE. Find out who he thinks has what it takes to make the transition to sports entertainment.
| Stone Cold Steve Austin names Sean Strickland and Colby Covington as UFC fighters he wants to see in WWE.
| Austin praises Strickland’s economic style and impressive promo skills.
| Covington is described as someone who talks a mean streak and can back it up.
| Strickland’s lack of filter and WWE’s family-friendly image might pose challenges.
| Collaboration between WWE and the UFC opens up exciting possibilities for crossover.
| Follow MMA Knockout on Twitter and Facebook for daily coverage of UFC, MMA, WWE, and AEW.
| By Fernando Quiles Jr.
Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Picks for UFC Fighters in WWE
Stone Cold Steve Austin, one of the all-time greats in WWE, has expressed his interest in seeing UFC fighters make the transition to sports entertainment. With the recent collaboration between WWE and the UFC, the possibilities for crossover have become more intriguing. Austin, who has been teasing a potential return match, named former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland and Colby Covington as the two fighters he believes have what it takes to thrive in the world of WWE.
During an interview with ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Austin praised Strickland for his economic style in the Octagon and his impressive promo skills. He also highlighted Covington’s trash-talking ability, athleticism, and unwavering stamina. Austin described Covington as someone who talks a mean streak and can back it up, making him an exciting prospect for WWE.
While Strickland’s lack of filter and WWE’s family-friendly image might not be the best match, Austin acknowledged that stranger things have happened in the world of professional wrestling. Similarly, Covington’s controversial remarks and tendency to ruffle feathers could pose challenges in terms of public relations. However, both fighters possess qualities that make them intriguing options for a potential transition to WWE.
It remains to be seen if Strickland or Covington will ever make the leap from the Octagon to the squared circle, but the collaboration between WWE and the UFC opens up exciting possibilities for fans of both sports. Stay tuned for more updates on this crossover and other news in the world of MMA, boxing, WWE, and AEW.
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By Fernando Quiles Jr.
Fernando has over a decade of combat sports news writing experience. He currently covers MMA, boxing, and pro wrestling. Fernando joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.
