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Daniel Cormier Reveals Why UFC Title Fight With Brock Lesnar Didn’t Happen

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• Daniel Cormier Reveals Why UFC Title Fight With Brock Lesnar Didn’t Happen

Daniel Cormier was scheduled to defend the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Brock Lesnar in 2018 after their confrontation, but according to Cormier himself, that super fight was always destined to remain just fantasy. During an interview on MightyCast with Demetrious Johnson, Cormier shed light on the behind-the-scenes business realities that kept the battle of heavyweight titans from ever getting booked.

Cormier revealed that the main reason the fight never came together was the money – specifically, WWE’s willingness to pay Lesnar more than the UFC could realistically offer.

When “The Beast Incarnate” had the option between putting his body on the line against an elite, active champion like Cormier, or pocketing huge paydays for sticking with WWE entertainment, the decision, financially, was a no-brainer. WWE not only provided Lesnar with a safer and steadier gig but also offered more security and long-term income than a one-off UFC payday.

Cormier, still a fan of Brock’s star power, even joked in the interview that Lesnar will always have an “open door” wherever he goes, simply because his name brings eyes and big business. But, in this case, WWE’s financial offer outshined UFC’s pitch, showing just how much value the wrestling powerhouse saw in keeping Brock on their roster and away from the risks of MMA.

WWE simply made Lesnar an offer he couldn’t refuse – one that protected his brand, his health, and his bank account. For fans, it remains one of the great “what ifs” in combat sports history, a reminder that in the fight game, sometimes the money really does have the final say.

• WWE Star Lost Return Match Last Night Before SmackDown

Kiana James is officially back in action. On this week’s SmackDown, eagle-eyed viewers spotted Kiana in the background of a segment with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, deep in conversation with none other than Women’s United States Champion Giulia. It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, but for Kiana James fans, it was the perfect tease.

But that’s not all: earlier in the night before SmackDown began, Kiana laced up her boots for her first WWE match in over a year, taking on Michin in a bout taped for WWE Main Event, which she lost. If you’ve followed her journey, you know Kiana has been out since last summer due to a nasty leg injury, even being pulled from WWE’s internal roster for a time.

For those new to the Kiana James hype train – she made a name for herself in NXT, capturing the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship. Drafted to RAW last year, her main roster momentum was sadly derailed by that leg injury, leading to a long road of rehab and rumors about her future.

Now, with her first match back in the books and a little backstage cameo alongside SmackDown’s heavyhitters, it looks like Kiana James is finally ready to shake up the main roster scene.

• Revelation Segment Announced For RAW

Becky Lynch is scheduled to make a revelation on Monday’s episode of RAW. Below is the updated card:

– Roman Reigns will address Paul Heyman

– CM Punk will address World Heavyweight Champion Gunther ahead of their SummerSlam match

– Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch will reveal her proposal for Lyra Valkyria before their SummerSlam encounter

– Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross

– The New Day vs. The Creed Brothers vs. The LWO (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro) in a #1 Contender’s match for the World Tag Team Championship

– Rusev vs. Sheamus

• Big Update On Kevin Owens

Good news, Kevin Owens fans – KO is officially on the road to recovery! According to Fightful Select, the former Universal Champion finally went under the knife to fix the neck injury that resulted in him missing WrestleMania 41, where he was scheduled to face Randy Orton. The surgery took place on July 18 and, by all accounts, was a success.

The severity of Owens’ neck issue had the WWE locker room bracing for a long absence, with many inside the company expecting him to miss WrestleMania 42 as well. Word is, a year looks like the minimum recovery time for this type of surgery, so it could be a while before we see Owens again. Of course, as with any major operation, everyone is waiting to see how KO’s body responds and how he feels during rehab.

Still, fans can breathe a little easier knowing Owens is over the first big hurdle. The Prizefighter is well-known for his toughness and never-say-die attitude, so if anyone can make a superhero comeback from a major neck surgery, it’s him.

His last match took place at Elimination Chamber on March 1st, where he defeated Sami Zayn in an Unsanctioned Match.

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