WWE’s power couple, Bianca Belair and Montez Ford, made a glamorous appearance at UFC 298, held in Anaheim, California, on February 17, 2024. The event showcased thrilling matchups, including the headline bout between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski for the Featherweight Title, which saw Topuria emerge victorious with a second-round knockout.
Belair, a prominent figure on WWE SmackDown, shared a glimpse of their outing on her Instagram Story, featuring a lively Boomerang video capturing the duo’s excitement at the event.
The integration of UFC and WWE last year into TKO Group Holdings under Endeavor has brought forth exciting crossover moments, uniting fans from both worlds.
Bianca Belair, celebrated as one of WWE’s beloved babyfaces, delved into the intricacies of portraying a compelling heel character during a conversation with Ariel Helwani on MMA Hour.
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Reflecting on her stint as a heel in NXT, Belair emphasized the significance of embodying the right type of antagonist:
“In NXT, I was a heel, but if I ever turned heel now, I want to be the right type of heel. I was the cool heel in NXT, which I don’t feel benefitted anyone but myself. I got myself over. If I’m in there with a babyface that’s not as established, it’s very hard for them.”
Belair acknowledged the pivotal role of established heels like Bayley, emphasizing how working alongside Bayley upon her main roster debut facilitated her transition into a fan favorite:
“The reason why I think I hit the ground running, as a good guy, was I had this amazing heel who was established and over. She [Bayley] helped introduce me to the audience and helped people get to know me and care about me.”
Looking ahead, fans anticipate the trajectory of Bianca Belair’s WWE journey, pondering whether she’ll vie for championship gold at WrestleMania 40. Only time will unveil the next chapter in the remarkable career of this talented athlete.
