In a surprise move, UFC heavyweight star Derrick Lewis has revealed his desire to step out of the octagon and into the world of professional wrestling, setting his sights on a showdown with none other than WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker. The revelation came ahead of Lewis’ upcoming bout against Rodrigo Nascimento on May 11, as he confirmed that he has been in talks with WWE for months.
Lewis, also known as The Black Beast, has already picked out a finisher move in tribute to the infamous Rikishi’s Stinkface. In a recent interview with India Today, Lewis confessed that if he were to join WWE, his dream opponent would be The Phenom, The Undertaker. Although The Undertaker retired from professional wrestling in 2020, he made a shocking appearance at WrestleMania 40, where he chokeslammed The Rock, proving that he’s still got it.
Beyond just winning championships in WWE, Lewis has expressed his desire to battle inside Hell in a Cell, a brutal match made famous by The Undertaker during his illustrious career. This sentiment is a testament to the respect Lewis has for The Deadman’s legacy and his contribution to the world of professional wrestling.
Interestingly, The Undertaker recently revealed on his Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway podcast that WWE never had any plans for Kane, The Big Red Machine, to be a part of The Ministry of Darkness, a villainous stable that The Undertaker led during his singles run. This little-known fact underscores the complexity of The Undertaker’s character and the rich history he has written in professional wrestling.
The Undertaker has continued to make surprise appearances in WWE, including a recent confrontation with Bron Breakker on NXT, where he delivered a massive punch and a Chokeslam to the talented wrestler. It remains to be seen if Lewis will get his wish and step into the ring with The Phenom, but one thing is certain – the world of professional wrestling and MMA would be electrified by such a matchup.
