http://www.mmamania.com/2011/4/25/2133382/wwe-interested-in-mirko-crocop
A source from the camp of MMA fighter and former PRIDE open weight grand-prix winner, Mirko Filipovic (pictured above) was indeed contacted by a WWE representative in regards to a possible future contract with the professional wrestling organization.
Crocop has made it clear that he wants another fight before he retires from Mixed Martial Arts but we have learned that he has not said no to a possible deal with the WWE. The last time Crocop was ever in a professional wrestling environment was back in one of HUSTLE's new years eve shows in Japan.
It was originally thought that Crocop would compete in a professional wrestling match for the organization, Inoki Genome Federation. His original opponent was going to be Montanha Da Silva, who has also competed in K-1, at "Genome 15" but this match did indeed fall through. However, MMA fighters Josh Barnett and Bob Sapp will be appearing at the event.
Nothing has been signed with the WWE yet, but there are indeed talks and the talks didn't manifest from Crocop's side. It was the WWE that approached Crocop.
The exact quote,
We were approached by the WWE, but nothing is set right now. Mirko is considering it, but right now, having one last fight is the most important thing on his mind.
A source from the camp of MMA fighter and former PRIDE open weight grand-prix winner, Mirko Filipovic (pictured above) was indeed contacted by a WWE representative in regards to a possible future contract with the professional wrestling organization.
Crocop has made it clear that he wants another fight before he retires from Mixed Martial Arts but we have learned that he has not said no to a possible deal with the WWE. The last time Crocop was ever in a professional wrestling environment was back in one of HUSTLE's new years eve shows in Japan.
It was originally thought that Crocop would compete in a professional wrestling match for the organization, Inoki Genome Federation. His original opponent was going to be Montanha Da Silva, who has also competed in K-1, at "Genome 15" but this match did indeed fall through. However, MMA fighters Josh Barnett and Bob Sapp will be appearing at the event.
Nothing has been signed with the WWE yet, but there are indeed talks and the talks didn't manifest from Crocop's side. It was the WWE that approached Crocop.
The exact quote,
We were approached by the WWE, but nothing is set right now. Mirko is considering it, but right now, having one last fight is the most important thing on his mind.
