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Originally Posted by Mecca
Some of these people I think are viewing wrestling as a place to go when their MMA stuff is basically done.
Chael Sonnen basically admitted he wanted to do it but waited till he was to old.
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Chael Sonnen is a perfect fit, if he gets crushed in Bellator's freakshow tournament he might be ready for it, though I'm not sure what his contract with Bellator looks like. Bellator probably sees the WWE as a competitor and might be less willing to let Sonnen go.
Most UFC fighters have the personality and showmanship of a grumpy-looking statue, but they have a few guys who can entertain. The UFC basically sees the WWE as a potential business partner who is valuable to keep in touch with in case someone on the WWE roster who can actually fight (or who can't but is delusional and can help sell a PPV) wants to cross over. Its worth it to the UFC to let their guys play in the soap opera every now and then for that once every 2 or 3 year payday where it comes back to the UFC.