Last year saw theintegration of WWE and UFC into the TKO umbrella, marking a significant shift in the landscape of sports entertainment. UFC stars arent the only people who want to work in WWE as it appears that even gold medal boxer Delicious Orie received a WWE offer during the Paris Olympics.
Delicious Orie, who won gold medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 European Games, has sparked speculation about a potential move to professional wrestling. He recently visited the WWE Performance Center after attending a WWE NXT taping, where he met Shawn Michaels and other WWE staff.
While speaking to Sky Sports, Delicious Orie shared that he received a message from WWE on Instagram during his Olympic journey, initially mistaking it for a scam. During his visit to the Performance Center, he mentioned that he already has a finishing move in mind called the Delicious Haymaker and is incorporating boxing techniques into his wrestling style. He also participated in promo work, which he found to be a refreshing challenge compared to his boxing experience.
Orie described the process as an eye-opener, revealing the importance of being confident in front of the camera. Orie noted that in wrestling, you can either be an exaggerated version of yourself or adopt a different persona, known as a heel or babyface. He expressed interest in portraying an exaggerated version of himself, while also being open to trying out the heel persona.
Regarding his future, Orie is considering offers from both boxing and WWE. He emphasized the significance of this decision, acknowledging its potential impact on his career and life. He is carefully weighing the pros and cons of each opportunity, ensuring that he makes a choice that he can fully commit to without regrets. As he transitions from amateur boxing to the world of entertainment, he embraces his identity as an entertainer, emphasizing that his name, Delicious, reflects his desire to captivate audiences.
Even the likes of UFC starPaddy Pimblett are open to joining WWE one day. Nevertheless, only time will tell whether Delicious Orie will end up stepping foot inside a WWE ring and becoming a WWE Superstar, as fans would love to see it happen.
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