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“Maybe Some of Those UFC Guys..” – The Undertaker Sheds Light on One Aspect MMA Could Learn From WWE Due to the Recent $21 Billion Merger

Published 06/01/2023, 12:30 PM EDT

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In WWE, there are very few who know the wrestling industry through and through, like The Undertaker. Wrestlers take his advice and wisdom in the highest regard. But this time he doesn’t have advice for wrestlers, but for UFC fighters.

With the $21 billion deal that merged between UFC and WWE en route to being finalized, The Deadman believes that the guys in UFC need to pick up this skill from the wrestlers of WWE. And the MMA fighters just might benefit from it immensely in the future.

The Undertaker advises UFC fighters to pick up one element from WWE

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In an exclusive interview with The Independent, The Undertaker talked about his dream opponents, his regrets, and the recent Endeavor-WWE deal. While talking about the biggest WWE deal in the history of the company, Taker talked about the potential between the two companies to collaborate.

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While being a wrestler in the past, he had some advice for the UFC guys. He said, “It’s going to make both companies stronger. I really don’t think they need too much interaction because they’re such different entities. Maybe some of those [UFC] guys can learn to do a proper promo and really build some good fights.

Promo and building hype for a match is the bread and butter for WWE. From Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns to Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte, even if they don’t want to, WWE does a great job at getting the fans hyped up for their matches and storylines via mic work. This is one area where WWE completely triumphs over other sports.

Later on, Taker also said that while he can see UFC and WWE talents switch companies, he doesn’t expect a crossover to happen. While he might be an ardent fan of UFC, Taker should know that there are fighters who are already showing pro wrestling potential.

Which UFC fighter could make the switch to WWE next?

While we have seen Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, and Ken Shamrock switch from MMA to wrestling, there is another potential fighter who is already a great promo in UFC. A lot of people want to see Conor McGregor in WWE soon, but they are forgetting about this one fighter.

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Just last year, Israel Adesanya shocked both the wrestling and MMA world with his grand entrance to UFC 276. Covered in The Undertaker’s black garb and his black hat, Adesanya walked into the Octagon with all the glamor. It was so captivating that even one of WWE’s greatest performers; The Rock was stunned by it.

With such precision in delivering performance, the UFC Middleweight Champion could definitely be one fighter who switches companies. His charisma and talent, as well as dedication to entertaining the crowd, make him a shoo-in for WWE.

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Murtaza Bharmal

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Murtaza is a seasoned WWE writer at EssentiallySports with a passion for storytelling in journalism. His love for pro wrestling began during the legendary Randy Orton-John Cena feud in the 2010s, and his enthusiasm for the sport reached new heights after witnessing the masterful performance of Sasha Banks and Bayley in NXT. As an expert in the field of pro wrestling, Murtaza epitomizes the fans' perspective at ES.
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Sherjeel Malik