If you had ever sat in bed late at night wondering which WWE superstar would be most like Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker, wonder no more.
Just Main Event’s Fight Week host Niko Pajarillo was about to break down the WWE’s impending $AUD31 billion sale to Endeavour, the UFC’s parent company, the theme music for wrestling legend Hulk Hogan blared.
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And out came Whittaker, decked out in a yellow singlet, a red bandana, red tights and red boots while delivering plenty of finger guns in his best Hogan impersonation.
Before Whittaker had a chance to get a word in, the iconic sound of glass shattering interrupted proceedings.
Volkanovski then made his way onto the set, flipping off every single camera visible in traditional ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin style, although there were no cans of beer being crushed.
With Volkanovski and Whittaker now in their seats, Pajarillo asked which UFC stars they thought would fare the best in WWE.
Well, the skill of Whittaker and Volkanovski on the mic proved it could be the Aussie duo.
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Whittaker: “Brother, I want you to listen to me and listen to me good. Brother, when I’m speaking to you, look me in the eyes! I’m already in the WWE.”
Volkanovski: “I mean, how about the disrespect? We’re standing right here in your presence, outfits and all, and you’re going to ask me who’s going to be best in WWE? I’m going to tell you, we’re going to be the best. And that’s the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so!”
Whittaker: “Listen to me good, brother. I’ve been asking all the Hulkamaniacs out there, who would be the best? Robert Whittaker, that’s what they said, brother. They looked me in the eye and they said Robert Whittaker.”
Volkanovski then warned the audience Whittaker, or Hogan, rather, had one more surprise in store.
Whittaker then stood up and tore off his yellow shirt in tribute to Hogan as Volkanovski flipped off the cameras one final time.