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Donagh Corby

Conor McGregor UFC news: Trish Stratus backs Notorious for WWE move

WWE legend Trish Stratus believes that a move to wrestling could work for Conor McGregor.

The Hall-of-Fame superstar, who will wrestle her final match against Charlotte Flair at Summerslam tonight in Toronto, said The Notorious has the charisma to make the transition.

Speaking exclusively to the Irish Mirror, Stratus, 42, said: “I think he could fit in with WWE.

“Look at Ronda Rousey and how she transitioned, she did a beautiful job.

“I think athletically these guys are there and it’s just about fine tuning it to a different platform.

“As long as you’ve got that charisma and you can channel it in a certain way, then it can definitely translate.”

Trish Stratus (WWE)

Meanwhile, Colby Covington believes Jorge Masvidal would "piece up" McGregor.

'Chaos' thinks the Irishman would be too small to take on his American Top Team teammate.

The Notorious has been linked with fighting Masvidal despite Dana White ruling out a potential bout.

But Covington is adamant his friend would easily beat McGregor.

"He would piece up Conor for sure," Covington told Submission Radio.

Conor McGregor (left) and Jorge Masvidal (right) (Inpho and Getty Images)

"No doubt about it. Conor’s too small. He’s a little guy and you know, this and that."

Speaking on a potential fight with McGregor previously, Masvidal said: "I want McGregor. I want to break his face. I think that's an easy paycheck.

"He's got these cash symbols written all over his face for me.

"I just don't see it going his way if I'm honest with you."

But White is having none of it.

Conor McGregor with UFC President Dana White (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The UFC chief has worked closely with McGregor throughout his rise to prominence in the company and even his venture into the boxing world, and insists that the company will offer Masvidal a fight rather than meet his demands.

"You can't make ultimatums," White said.

"Listen, we're going to offer him a fight, and if he accepts the fight, he does and if he doesn't, he doesn't."

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