Back to the MMA Newsfeed

Conor McGregor teases WWE move as UFC parent company Endeavor confirms merger: ‘It’s inevitable’

Former undisputed UFC lightweight and featherweight champion, Conor McGregor has sent professional wrestling and combat sports fans alike into raptures, teasing a potential move to WWE in the future – amid confirmation that the mixed martial arts promotion’s parent company, Endeavor have reached an agreement to buy the professional wrestling outfit.

McGregor, 34, a former duel-weight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined since fracturing his left tibia and fibula en route to a first round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier back in July 2021.

READ MORE: Sean O'Malley confirms he will fight Aljamain Sterling or Henry Cejudo for UFC title in return: 'It's official'

Recently finishing filming on reality television show, The Ultimate Fighter 31 – Crumlin superstar, Conor McGregor is expected to make his Octagon return against #5 ranked lightweight contender, Michael Chandler later this year.