Colby Covington plans WWE transition within two years

Colby Covington, the UFC welterweight contender, has revealed plans to transition into professional wrestling with WWE in the next one to two years, leveraging his skills in crowd-pleasing and trash talk that have made him a notable figure in MMA. Despite a challenging recent performance in the UFC, including two consecutive losses, Covington remains focused on improving his in-ring wrestling abilities, potentially training at WWE's facility in Orlando. He expressed his desire to perfect his craft in wrestling while still aiming for a comeback in the UFC, where he hopes to secure a significant fight after a full training camp. Covington's path to WWE follows a trend of previous UFC stars like Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey successfully crossing over to wrestling. Meanwhile, he is set to join Chael Sonnen's coaching staff for the upcoming season of 'The Ultimate Fighter', which will keep him engaged in the MMA community. Covington's future in both MMA and wrestling presents an intriguing narrative as he navigates his career at this pivotal moment.