With the long anticipated UFC 202 set to play out in under two weeks, Conor McGregor has been looking to make headlines to reestablish himself in your mind after a few months of relative silence. Conor renting real estate in our heads will likely positively correlate to PPV ratings on August 20th, which means more money in the current UFC Featherweight Champion’s pocket. He ain’t stupid in his approach, but he is in his execution.
On yesterday’s UFC 202 media call, McGregor was asked if the rumors of him continuing his fighting career in the WWE, McGregor answered with signature bluntness.
For the most part, those WWE guys are pussies. To be honest, they’re messed up pussies if you ask me. Fair play to Brock, he got in a fight but at the end of the day he’s juiced up to the fucking eyeballs so how can I respect that?”
He then took to Twitter to apologize. Just kidding.
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
Livid WWE stars immediately responded to McGregor’s off base slight with similar force.
Your the size of my leg. Shut up. https://t.co/fBVEdf8hE1
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) August 7, 2016
Bring it https://t.co/e9guQ9bi0f
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) August 7, 2016
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
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Then, The Nature Boy entered the party and reminded McGregor who his father is.
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
You know it’s comin’…