Add another name to the list.
In the past few months, we've had boxers Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquaio, Amir Khan and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez call out Conor McGregor. It's hardly bad for McGregor's profile and he is happy to fan the hype flames.
McGregor has also shared his views on WWE fighters. He doesn't make much of them...
https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/762184752996634624
Thus far, McGregor's baiting has
only snagged the likes veterans Ric Flair, Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho.
Last night, during a Twitter Q&A with pro wrestling fans, current WWE star Randy Orton weighed in on the whole 'How would wrestlers get on in the UFC?' debate.
Orton says he may not like CM Punk, the former WWE star who lost on his UFC debut last weekend, but he respects that he stepped into the octagon and put his name on the line.
Asked if he fancied following in Punk's path, he replied:
https://twitter.com/RandyOrton/status/775594899223838720
He paused for a moment or two before following it up with a jibe - and deliberate name mix-up - at McGregor.
https://twitter.com/RandyOrton/status/775595503643947008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
As
The Viper is 36-years-old and happy making WWE coin, he is unlikely to face McGregor on his turf/canvas.
Few would be surprised if McGregor shows up at a wrestling PPV in future years and starts delivering chair shots straight into bread-baskets.
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