Enzo Amore just revealed that Vince McMahon once wanted him to go after Conor McGregor publicly as part of a massive crossover storyline that could have ended with McGregor destroying him on WWE television.
While speaking on the Mic Check podcast, Enzo revealed that after his split from Big Cass, WWE gave both men separate directions. Enzo said producers later told him the company was moving him toward the Cruiserweight Title scene, but Vince also wanted him taking shots at McGregor online.
“When me and Big Cass broke up, he pulled us into a room. He gave Big Cass his direction, and he gave me my direction. Then I got pulled aside at TV another time by some of the producers of the show, letting me know, ‘We’re going in this direction with you with the cruiserweight title.’”
That wasn’t the only plan WWE had in mind. According to Enzo, Vince wanted him “barking loud” at McGregor because the payoff could have been massive if the UFC star walked into WWE and destroyed him. Enzo noted it could have been the next greatest squash match of all time for a title.
“And Vince wanted me tweeting at McGregor and barking loud, because what would have been better than me talking all this s*** and cutting promos with McGregor, and then him coming in and just taking my f****** head off? The place would have blown up, and it could have been the next greatest squash match of all time for a title.”
When asked how that conversation with Vince actually went, Enzo admitted he was worried about getting real heat with McGregor and possibly getting hurt. Still, Enzo said his mindset at the time made him willing to go along with the idea.
“I’m like, ‘Bro, I don’t want to get killed. I don’t want to get my ass kicked. I’m not trying to get real heat with McGregor.’ “But I was also crazy and didn’t really give a s*** at that time, and was like, ‘Hell yeah. Sounds about right, dude.’”
The crossover never ended up happening, but Enzo’s comments make it clear WWE at least had ideas for using him as the loudmouth target in a potential McGregor angle. Had it gone through, Enzo believes the visual of McGregor showing up and knocking him out could have turned into one of WWE’s biggest celebrity squash moments.
What do you think about WWE once considering an Enzo Amore and Conor McGregor angle? Would that crossover have worked? Let us know your thoughts and leave your feedback in the comments.
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