16. UFC Fighter Appearing At SummerSlam 2017?
As we noted before, UFC Fighter Cris Cyborg has challenged former SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch to a match at SummerSlam 2017. Below is what WWE posted about this:
UFC fighter Cris Cyborg challenges Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch doesn’t officially have an opponent for SummerSlam quite yet, but another former champion has thrown down the gauntlet for what would be a dream bout at The Biggest Event of the Summer. Former Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Champion and former Invicta FC World Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg posted a fan-made fantasy match-up graphic depicting herself against Lynch, writing that if the UFC’s Ronda Rousey isn’t stepping into the WWE ring in the near future, she’s happy to mix it up with SmackDown LIVE’s “Straight Fire.”
The former SmackDown Women’s Champion responded shortly after, saying she’d have no issues throwing down with the UFC powerhouse.
Below are their tweets:
#SummerSlam2017 #CyborgNation Vs The World! If @WWE can't get Rowdy in the ring I'm not afraid of @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/senXw3Y1aq
— #UFC214 CyborgNation (@criscyborg) July 14, 2017
I've never backed down from a challenge. Come at me bro. https://t.co/vbi7miqnRC
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) July 14, 2017
The pair traded Twitter barbs earlier this week, with Cyborg sending an incendiary response to Triple H’s tweet inviting Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather to Raw, and Becky throwing a stinging jab in response.
If you are smart @TripleH you Don't let @BeckyLynchWWE anywhere near the ring with me! Ireland can't handle another star losing this summer https://t.co/4qdPM1ado4
— #UFC214 CyborgNation (@criscyborg) July 12, 2017
Are you sure Dana would let you? Seeing as he doesn't seem to let you do much else? https://t.co/M5cDwnbGXx
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) July 12, 2017
Their feud continued on Twitter and James Ellsworth joined it too:
They might not want to let me in the ring with her then ? @RealKurtAngle pic.twitter.com/j58FJufVxA
— #UFC214 CyborgNation (@criscyborg) July 15, 2017
She don't want Any of you or I @criscyborg https://t.co/vmouJv3RUY
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) July 16, 2017
Hard work! Dedication! Point your finger at the easy work! ??@BeckyLynchWWE @WWENetwork
— #UFC214 CyborgNation (@criscyborg) July 16, 2017
I don't just fight once in a blue moon. I stay ready, and I'm ready to throw down right now in #WWEPensacola . Where you at? https://t.co/75gj8CT8ur
— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) July 16, 2017
Word going on is that WWE has worked something out with Cyborg and that she’ll be making an appearance at SummerSlam 2017. We’ll keep you updated regarding this.
