Conor McGregor doesn't seem very interested in the crosspromotion between UFC and WWE.
The Irish MMA star created quite a stir when he ripped on professional wrestling, calling the WWE roster "messed up p--sies." UFC recently entered a crosspromotion with the WWE in which Vince McMahon's company allowed Brock Lesnar to return to the Octagon in exchange for the MMA promotion hyping SummerSlam.
"The Beast" defeated Mark Hunt at UFC 200 in his first fight since 2011 via decision, but it is surrounded by controversy after Lesnar reportedly failed a USDA doping test. The former WWE and UFC heavyweight champion will next fight Randy Orton on Aug. 21 at SummerSlam live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Reports have surfaced that the WWE may bring back Ronda Rousey and has interest in utilizing UFC star Paige VanZant somewhere down the line.
McGregor, however, likely won't be brought in to the WWE anytime soon. The featherweight fighter created some buzz when he ripped on professional wrestling.
"For the most part, those WWE guys are p--sies, to be honest," McGregor said via MMAFighting.com. "They're messed up p--sies, if you ask me."
He then followed up by insulting the whole roster again on Twitter:
I didn't mean no disrespect to the @wwe fans. What I meant to say was that I'd slap the head off your entire roster. And twice on Sunday's.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 7, 2016
The pointed comments led to a Twitter rant from WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, who hyped up WWE Superstar and No. 1 contender for Dean Ambrose's WWE Championship Dolph Ziggler:
Coming from a guy who built a career copying my persona, I expected the type of class we get from Ronda or Anderson. pic.twitter.com/iVoC0Xva5g — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
After Diaz finishes you again, I dare you to try guys like Dolph, Brock, or Fit.
Oh you're welcome for your gimmick pic.twitter.com/0qziVjlMav— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
If anyone doubts whether or not Doloh could tie Conor in a knot, do yourself a favor and Google his accomplishments pic.twitter.com/h7mitMeBXn — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
Flair, a record 16-time World Champion, wasn't alone in reacting as several stars took to Twitter to acknowledge McGregor's words:
Never show a Jack Russell a mirror. It thinks it's a majestic Irish Wolfhound. Really, just an annoying wee yapper trying to sell tickets.
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) August 7, 2016
Would you prefer to find us individually or have us all line up at once? I know your time is valuable, sir. https://t.co/XPnKhWAlza — ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) August 7, 2016
Bring it https://t.co/e9guQ9bi0f
— $asha Bank$ (@SashaBanksWWE) August 7, 2016
Your the size of my leg. Shut up. https://t.co/fBVEdf8hE1 — Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) August 7, 2016
@TheNotoriousMMA @WWE very funny little guy. Why don't you get your head out of Dana White's ass
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 7, 2016
The way Nate Diaz Stockton slapped you or nah?https://t.co/PGDrBcVum7 — MVP (@The305MVP) August 7, 2016
Sorry pal no disrespect to u, but my fights are legit, unlike the fixed fights u have in @UFC. I’ll embarrass u. https://t.co/X5WCyeHYbf
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 7, 2016
So much talk for a guy who fights 15 min matches twice a year...... Good for you Conor McGaiver. — Rusev MACHKA (@RusevBUL) August 7, 2016
I think McGregor could do well in the featherweight division......if the WWE had one. https://t.co/90XGpSICS9
— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) August 7, 2016
If the WWE and UFC really want to make this crosspromotion thing work, McGregor vs. the whole WWE locker room could be a great place to start.
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