Triple H hints at more potential collaborations between WWE and UFC following Michael Chandler’s appearance on Raw.
During the most recent episode of Raw, the merger between WWE and UFC saw its first major collaboration. Lightweight division fighter, Michael Chandler, was present at the show in Anaheim, California. Additionally, he called out his rival after being snubbed for the UFC 300 fight. Now, WWE CCO and legend, Triple H, has commented for the first time on Chandler’s appearance.
The Game shared a photo with the 37-year-old on his Instagram account. Furthermore, Triple H suggested that this was just the beginning of future WWE-UFC crossovers following the merger. Hunter expressed his appreciation to Chandler for attending the Raw taping that night. Interestingly, the show took place in the same arena where UFC 298 occurred on Saturday.
Anything is possible during a TKO takeover. It was great to have Mike Chandler at WWERaw tonight.
Since the Endeavor deal in September, fans have speculated on the frequency of collaborations between the two promotions. TKO higher-ups hinted at upcoming projects between WWE and UFC, including consecutive night events. After what transpired on Raw, fans can anticipate more crossovers in the upcoming months. Prior to WrestleMania, the Stamford-based promotion might seize the opportunity to promote their product within the MMA company.
Meanwhile, Chandler will have to wait for a response from McGregor. For months, it seemed highly likely that the two would face off at UFC 300. However, McGregor revealed in a recent interview that a return to the Octagon seemed unlikely due to other commitments.
The latest episode of Raw was arguably one of the best in a long time. The show began with a clash between two wrestlers that could have been a WrestleMania main event, resulting in one of them suffering a loss. Later, a wrestler sent a message to her opponent for the Elimination Chamber. Meanwhile, another wrestler continued to build momentum on the Road to WrestleMania.
A wrestler made her return in the last-chance women’s battle royal and secured the final spot in the women’s Elimination Chamber match. Judgment Day achieved a victory in an entertaining eight-man tag team match on their way to defending their title in Perth.
The main event witnessed a successful defense of the Intercontinental Championship by a wrestler against another wrestler. Jimmy interfered, costing his brother a chance at winning a singles title, and stood tall to close the show. Overall, the episode left fans excited for both the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania.
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