Derrick Lewis is moving towards the end of his career in the UFC. However, his tenure in the entertainment industry is not over. Lewis recently revealed at UFC St. Louis media day that he will potentially transition into the UFC. Here is what happened:
Derrick Lewis recently sat down for UFC St. Louis media day. Amidst the questions, one reporter asked Lewis if people could see him in WWE down the line now that the UFC and WWE are under the same roof. Lewis revealed that he had talks with the WWE for a while now.
Yeah, we actually in talks right now. We’ve been talking for a few months now. I was supposed to go down there February to check everything out.
Derrick Lewis via UFC St. Louis media day
The reporter asked what Lewis’s finishing move would be. To this, Lewis replied that it had to be “something like Rikishi.” The ‘Black Beast’ said somehow he liked taking off his shorts so the people might see something similar to that.
Rikishi’s infamous signature move was the Stink Face. It is when he would slam his rear into his opponent’s face after pushing him into the corner. Derrick Lewis went viral when he took off his pants after his UFC 229 win against Alexander Volkov. It will be interesting to see if Lewis truly pulls off a similar move if he transitions into the WWE.
Derrick Lewis will try something special at UFC St. Louis
Derrick Lewis will headline UFC St. Louis. On Saturday night, Lewis will compete in the octagon against Rodrigo Nascimento inside Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. For UFC’s return to St. Louis, Lewis has something special planned in mind.
Derrick Lewis vs Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC St. Louis (Image via Imago/X)Lewis recently revealed at the media day that he has worked on a special move for a while now. He now wants to test it out in the first round of UFC St. Louis. Hilariously, Lewis revealed no one knew about the move including his coaches.
I want to do something special. I’ve been working on it on my in my garage. My coach don’t know nothing about this. So what I’m about to throw out the first minute of my fight, my coach don’t have nothing to do with it. So if you all see me throw something cr*zy, just know it wasn’t my coaches idea. It’s my idea. That’s how good I’m feeling right now.
Derrick :ewis via media scrum
In his last five fights, Lewis has tasted victory only once. Meanwhile, his opponent, Nascimento, has only lost once in his seven fights in the UFC and is currently on a three-fight winning streak. It will be interesting to see how this fight pans out for ‘The Beast.’
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