As we've covered extensively here, Conor McGregor caused quite a stir with his comments from a UFC media call Friday, saying the majority of WWE talents are "pussies."
Several wrestling talents didn't take too kindly to the comments and trashed McGregor on Twitter. Roman Reigns notably mentioned that McGregor was "the size of his leg," but it didn't end there. Ric Flair, AJ Styles, Big E, Bubba Ray all also chimed in.
United States Champion Rusev criticized McGregor for only competing for "15 minutes twice a year." It's worth noting that six of McGregor's last seven scheduled fights were all set for five rounds, and barring injuries, he usually competes more than twice a year.
So much talk for a guy who fights 15 min matches twice a year...... Good for you Conor McGaiver.
— Rusev MACHKA (@RusevBUL) August 7, 2016
Chris Jericho channeled his inner troll, and said his matches are real, unlike 'worked' MMA fights.
Sorry pal no disrespect to u, but my fights are legit, unlike the fixed fights u have in @UFC. I’ll embarrass u. https://t.co/X5WCyeHYbf
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 7, 2016
Ric Flair trashed McGregor for stealing his gimmick, and cited Ronda Rousey and Anderson Silva as having more class.
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.
— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
Oh you're welcome for your gimmick pic.twitter.com/0qziVjlMav
Baron Corbin, who has amateur boxing and competition grappling experience, challenged McGregor's notion.
I beg to differ kid https://t.co/u6KmP7C1Sy
— Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) August 7, 2016
Former NXT trainer Bill Demott made a comment, although it's not necessarily clear what he was angling for.
Maybe I'm late to the party........what weight class and what size locker room is being called out #WWEGuy
— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) August 7, 2016
AJ Styles, who made a career being smaller than many of his opponents, said the WWE doesn't have a featherweight division.
I think McGregor could do well in the featherweight division......if the WWE had one. https://t.co/90XGpSICS9
— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) August 7, 2016
Fellow Irishman Sheamus had some interesting words for McGregor.
Never show a Jack Russell a mirror. It thinks it's a majestic Irish Wolfhound. Really, just an annoying wee yapper trying to sell tickets.
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) August 7, 2016
Bubba Ray also seemed pretty confident that Kurt Angle in his late 40s would stretch McGregor
I would pay good $$ to see @RealKurtAngle STRETCH THE PISS outta @TheNotoriousMMA and make him tap. #itstrue https://t.co/Uvo8H34nHy
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@BubbaRayDudley) August 7, 2016
Tag Champion Big E simply accepted any challenge thrown his way.
Would you prefer to find us individually or have us all line up at once? I know your time is valuable, sir. https://t.co/XPnKhWAlza
— ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) August 7, 2016
As did Curtis Axel.
Hey @TheNotoriousMMA, cool name by the way. U think u could slap my head off? Come try me! I'd mop ur sorry ass! @WWE
— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) August 7, 2016
Kurt Angle didn't find much humor in the story.
@TheNotoriousMMA @WWE very funny little guy. Why don't you get your head out of Dana White's ass
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 7, 2016
Myself and Showdown Joe Ferraro will examine the Conor McGregor- WWE situation as well as debunking some of the myths related to the call-outs and McGregor's comments.
