Paige VanZant ‘up for’ joining WWE after her UFC deal expired following defeat to Amanda Ribas on Fight Island

PAIGE VANZANT is “up for” joining WWE after her UFC deal ended with defeat. Amanda Ribas dominated from start to finish, scoring a first round submission win, securing an arm bar after great work on the ground at UFC 251. The 26-year-old is now expected to leave the promotion after nine fights with the company. […]

PAIGE VANZANT is “up for” joining WWE after her UFC deal ended with defeat.

Amanda Ribas dominated from start to finish, scoring a first round submission win, securing an arm bar after great work on the ground at UFC 251.

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The 26-year-old is now expected to leave the promotion after nine fights with the company.

The fans’ favourite has been unhappy – and vocal – about the lack of money she has been making in the UFC.

She arrived for the fight looking overcome with emotion and close to tears as she made her way to the octagon on Fight Island.

But VanZant was well overmatched and it showed from the first bell.

However, fans may get to see her back in action soon – although it may not be in the cage.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer claims she has already held talks with WWE officials.

And she came close to appearing at SummerSlam several years ago.

Responding to a follower on Twitter, Meltzer wrote: “They talked to her a few years ago for SummerSlam and she was game for it, but UFC wanted her to fight that month instead.

“But she’s said she’s up for it.”

Speaking about a potential cross-over previously, VanZant said: “I also think the WWE is an amazing organisation and it’s a very athletic entertainment industry which would suit me.

“There’s probably huge potential for a crossover down the line and of course I’m a big fan of what they do, so it would be great to be a part of.”

VanZant even met WWE’s Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon during the global tech conference Web Summit taking place in Portugal in 2018.

She revealed: “I got the opportunity to talk to Stephanie for a little bit on Tuesday which was great.”