UFC star Conor McGregor snubs a megabucks offer to appear at Wrestlemania this year
Irishman was approached by representatives from the professional wrestling event to make the switch
CONOR McGREGOR snubbed a megabucks offer to appear at this year’s Wrestlemania, The Irish Sun can reveal.
WWE bosses identified The Notorious as their main target for the wrestling extravaganza and told his camp: “Name your price.”
MMA sensation McGregor, 28, is currently on an extended break with his partner Dee Devlin as he prepares to become a father later this year.
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We have learned that WWE representatives approached the Crumlin grappler with a view to making a sensational appearance at April’s event — but they appear to have been unsuccessful.
A source explained: “WWE has made no secret of its desire to do something with Conor McGregor and there were talks between the two parties about this year.
“Because he’s taking time off from the UFC, there was a talk about doing something at this year’s Wrestlemania in April, but it wasn’t to be despite a hefty offer.”
A spokesperson for WWE declined to comment on the claims when contacted by last night.
Stars like Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather, Shaquille O’Neal, Mike Tyson and Ronda Rousey have all taken part in WWE’s flagship event in the past.
In fact, McGregor’s antagonist Mayweather earned a reported €16million for a match against the Big Show in 2008.
Conor’s representatives paved the way for the career switch after he became a dual UFC champion last November.
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His agent Audie Attar explained: “I think it’s all about business, man. If WWE is going to come with an offer, we’re willing to entertain it.”
Wrestling icon Triple H — in charge of talent at WWE — previously admitted he would love to sign the trash-talking Dubliner.
He gushed: “He could come over, he’s got it all, man. He’s got the personality, the skills, the talk. He’s an entertainer.”
Conor has regularly teased WWE. He hit the headlines when he singled out John Cena, labelling the 15-time world champion a “big fat, 40-year-old failed Mr Olympia mother******.”
