Henry Cejudo eyeing switch to WWE after shock UFC retirement… and wants Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle ‘to bend the knee’

HENRY CEJUDO is eyeing a switch to the WWE after his shock retirement at UFC 249.

The former flyweight and bantamweight champion shocked the MMA world last night as he quit after his controversial win over Dominick Cruz.

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Cejudo announced a shock retirement from the UFC at 249Credit: Getty

The 33-year-old – an Olympic gold medallist in wrestling – is looking to start a family after dominating the sport for years.

But Cejudo has admitted he would be interested in appearing in the WWE, which he has been a fan of since he was young.

He told fightful.com: “I would love to do an appearance, but the stuff they do in WWE, s***.

“I would love to beat up on Rey Mysterio. He can bend the knee too, and Kurt Angle.”

Cejudo was at his scintillating best as he defended his belts against Cruz on Saturday night, who is widely-regarded as one of the best fighters ever.

But his win was marred by what was alleged to have been en early stoppage by the referee in the second round.

The bout was behind closed doors, as the UFC returned for the first time amid the coronavirus pandemic which is ravaging the world.

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Henry Cejudo cemented his place as undisputed king of the bantamweights after beating all-time great Dominick CruzCredit: Getty

Despite no fans being at the historic event in Jacksonville, Florida, it was an epic night of action, with a number of thrilling encounters.

Cejudo hinted at a possible return to MMA in a post-match press conference, as long as boss Dana White put the money on the table.

Meanwhile, the American revealed in 2017 he had held talks with the WWE about a move – again calling out Mysterio.

He said: “There were talks. I had talks with one of the agents. They were going to fly me out to Orlando to do a tryout.

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“I can do pretty much anything Rey Mysterio can do. Just give me the proper coaching and you’ll see me doing triple backflips.

“I’m a pretty fearless human being so it’s either that or fighting, but fighting has always been on my mind.

“I just decided at the end of the day that fighting is what I wanted to do.”

UFC star Cejudo brings cushions with faces of fallen rivals to pre-fight press conference ahead of Saturday fight