Last year saw the integration of WWE and UFC into the TKO umbrella, marking a significant shift in the landscape of sports entertainment. In light of WWE and UFC’s partnership, UFC fighter Oban Elliot made it clear he wants CM Punk to walk out with him for his next fight.
At UFC 304 in Manchester, England, Oban Elliot secured a victory over Preston Parsons by decision in the third round, improving his record to 11-2-0. Following his win, Elliot spoke to the media during a press conference, where he mentioned having “business to handle” in Berlin under the TKO banner. WWE is also scheduled to hold their Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event in late August.
”I think I’ve got some business in Berlin. Under the TKO banner and I’ll leave it at that. I’ll leave it at that.”
Elliot hinted at a potential future involvement with WWE, saying he might use a WWE theme song as his walkout music if he competes on UFC’s Madison Square Garden card in November. He expressed interest in walking out to either Hulk Hogan’s or The Rock’s theme songs and noted that he wanted to do so for his recent fight but was advised against it.
Additionally, Elliot stated that he would like CM Punk to accompany him for his walkout at Madison Square Garden, although he acknowledged it might be more fitting to save that idea for a UFC event in Chicago.
”Well, if they give me the M.S.G. card, I might walk out to Hulk Hogan’s song, or The Rock’s song and I wanted to do that for this fight but Shaky (Richard Shore) was like, ‘Nah, nah, nah. Stick with your thing…’ I’ll have to mix it up. Get a bit of WWE in there. Or maybe I’ll get CM Punk walk out with me in MSG. I know he’d be up for that. (It was suggested to Elliot to save that for Chicago) Yeah, well, are we fighting in Chicago anytime soon in the UFC?… Yeah, but I’ll do that, and Punk will be with me.”
Most recently, UFC fight Paddy Pimblett made it clear he wants to make an appearance in WWE as well. Regardless, we’ll have to wait and see whether CM Punk will end up walking out with Oban Elliott for his next fight.
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