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Former UFC Light Heavyweight star and former FOX Sports analyst Chael Sonnen is reported to have a meeting scheduled with Michael Cole on August 11th when SmackDown tapes in Portland where Chael lives. According to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the meeting was set up by Gerald Brisco and Canyon Cemen. Chael met  Continue Reading »

Global Force Wrestling sent along the following: In the latest edition of “Sound off with Chael Sonnen,” Chael talks about having an interest in wrestling his whole life. Some fans might be surprised to find out that Chael trained at the WCW Power Plant in the late 1990s. Check out the latest installment below:

Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling promotion released a new hype video today, revealing more talent for upcoming shows. The new talent listed in the promotional video includes The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson), Luke Hawx, Cliff Compton, Sonjay Dutt, Tyrus, Jigsaw, The New Heavenly Bodies (Desirable Dustin & Gigolo Justin), Cassidy Riley and  Continue Reading »

In an interview with TSN’s Off The Record, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen noted that WWE intends to meet with himself and another former UFC fighter, Wanderlei Silva, over WrestleMania 31 week in California, however what those meetings might be about is not currently clear. Sonnen had the following to say, “I got a call  Continue Reading »

MMA Fighting sent out the following: At UFC 181, former WWE star CM Punk discusses why he joined the UFC, comparisons to Brock Lesnar and Chael Sonnen, and much more.

During his recent podcast with Georges St. Pierre and former WWE writer John Piermarini, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen claimed that he was offered a $5 million contract from the WWE which he immediately rejected. “I was offered $5 million by Vince McMahon…Now, I was still under contract with the UFC and I never took  Continue Reading »

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has been confirmed to be part of the Battleground MMA: One announce team, joining former UFC star Chael Sonnen to call the action and is Ross’ first time calling MMA action, while it will also be Sonnen’s first time as a color commentator, as he serves a two-year suspension  Continue Reading »

PodcastOne sent out the following: UFC Champ Chael Sonnen is the best trash talker in the UFC/MMA world… maybe even in sports, period and he’s giving lessons on Talk Is Jericho! He’s also chatting about his love of pro-wrestling, Ric Flair, Y2J, and Anderson Silva (WTF?)! He’s got stories about his one-time WCW tryout, the  Continue Reading »

The Wrestling Observer reports that a top UFC star was scheduled to have a meeting with the WWE this week to discuss the possibility of working for the company next year, however the person in question is apparently not Chael Sonnen, who has previously expressed some interest in working for the company. If anything more  Continue Reading »

Sam Roberts sent out the following video of his interview with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley:

Speaking to entertainment website TMZ, UFC fighter Chael Sonnen noted that he wants to buy the WWE when he calls it quits on his mixed martial arts career, with a rep for Chael telling TMZ that Chael is not joking and is already meeting with people in the investment world to enact his takeover. A  Continue Reading »

Speaking to Ariel Helwani prior to this Saturday’s UFC 159 event, Chael Sonnen noted that WWE superstar CM Punk will be in his locker room prior to his fight and will be in the front row after being given those tickets by UFC President Dana White. Sonnen also noted that he doesn’t believe that CM  Continue Reading »

UFC’s Chael Sonnen in a recent interview, shot down rumors that once he’s done with the UFC, he would switch careers and join up with the WWE noting, “I only watch WWE if “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is on or if CM Punk is wrestling. Other than that, I have no interest.” Sonnen will be  Continue Reading »

Speaking in his latest blog on his official website, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross responded to reports that UFC Middleweight star Chael Sonnen could be WWE bound following his loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 148 on Saturday night. “I was pulling for Chael Sonnen but picked Spider Silva to win in three. I  Continue Reading »

The following video, courtesy of YouTube, features UFC Fighter Chael Sonnen on Off The Record hosted by Michael Landsberg. Sonnen noted in the video that he has been working with WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin on strength and conditioning prior to his fight against Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship.

The number one contender to the UFC Middleweight Championship Chael Sonnen is backstage at tonight’s edition of WWE Monday Night RAW in Portland, Oregon. Sonnen, who is from West Linn, Oregon isn’t believed to be shown on camera tonight, however he is backstage to meet with several WWE stars who may be seeking guidance on  Continue Reading »

Ariel Helwani sent out the following: MMAFighting.com caught up with WWE champion CM Punk Thursday evening to discuss his relationship with Chael Sonnen, his thoughts on UFC on FOX 2, his take on Brock Lesnar’s potential return to WWE, whether he would ever fight in an MMA fight, and the connection between MMA and pro  Continue Reading »

In a video interview with Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting, UFC middleweight star, Chael Sonnen commented on his friendship with current WWE Champion CM Punk and noted that WWE’s Vince McMahon had his reasons for not allowing CM Punk to accompany him ringside on Saturday night in Punk’s hometown of Chicago, Illinois for his fight against  Continue Reading »

According to a report from Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting, WWE RAW superstar and current WWE Champion, CM Punk,will not be escorting Chael Sonnen to the octagon for Sonnen’s fight against Mark Munoz on January 28th for the UFC On FOX 2 show at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Punk noted to MMAFighting that WWE  Continue Reading »

In an update on CM Punk escorting Chael Sonnen to cageside for his upcoming fight at UFC On FOX 2 on January 28th for his fight against Mark Munoz, a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider notes that the deal wasn’t made between the WWE and UFC, but instead between Sonnen and Punk themselves. The  Continue Reading »