Colby Covington Reveals Talks with Triple H Over Potential WWE Move

Colby Covington, the former UFC Interim Welterweight Champion, has revealed talks with Triple H over a potential move to WWE. The veteran fighter is currently competing in the Real American Freestyle promotion and holds a winning 3-0 record.

What happened?

Covington sat down for an interview with Brian Mazique ahead of his next fight against Arman Tsarukyan on July 18. He talked about his upcoming bout and mentioned that he sees himself ending his competitive run in RAF. Covington also spilled the beans on talks with WWE's chief content officer, Triple H, about a possible move to the pro wrestling company.

Why it matters for Colby Covington

The most challenging aspect of transitioning to WWE, according to Covington, would be the "vigorous schedule." He emphasized that it's something very challenging, but he's all in on RAF, having invested his hard-earned money into the promotion to get a little small equity percentage.

What comes next?

Covington is preparing for his next fight against Arman Tsarukyan on July 18. He's currently competing in the Real American Freestyle promotion and holds a winning 3-0 record. The veteran fighter has also mentioned that he's open to other fight offers and could potentially return to the UFC for big fights in the future.

Covington's comments on talks with Triple H have sparked interest in a potential WWE move. However, the former UFC champion is focused on his current promotion and is committed to his competitive run in RAF. Only time will tell if Covington will make the jump to WWE, but for now, he's all in on his current venture.

The third season of WWE Unreal is set to drop on Netflix on July 21, giving fans a closer look at John Cena's final months as an active wrestler. The season will focus on Cena's in-ring career and how WWE bid farewell to its GOAT.