The UFC's Cory Sandhagen has 'auditioned' for WWE.
Several MMA fighters have been open about their love for pro wrestling, including the likes of Israel Adesanya, Daniel Cormier, Ronda Rousey. However, the latest to showcase their WWE skills is a UFC bantamweight.
At UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi's open workouts this week, Cory Sandhagen would show off his skills, hitting several famous moves, such as the Stunner, Rock Bottom, Pedigree and more.
The secret's out! -- @corysandhagenx has been perfecting his @WWE moves as he gears up for #UFCAbuDhabi -- pic.twitter.com/bImFl1VXpk
— TKO (@TKOGrp) July 31, 2024
Triple H reacted to the footage on social media, noting that the pedigree worked for him.
Always worked for me. https://t.co/NMavte6nPc
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 1, 2024
Sandhagen is scheduled to fight undefeated bantamweight Umar Nurmagomedov at the event on Saturday evening.