Overview
- Covington, who spoke to reporters Wednesday, said he has had calls with Triple H and WWE but stressed he has not agreed to any concrete deal.
- He reiterated that he is “all in” on Real American Freestyle, has invested money for a small equity stake, and is booked to compete on July 18 in Milwaukee.
- Covington identified WWE’s heavy travel schedule and near-constant TV and live events as the main barrier to a full-time transition to pro wrestling.
- Recent coverage frames any WWE use of Covington as likely to mirror Logan Paul’s early path: a protected, part-time heel attraction that leans on his mic work and notoriety.
- The 2023 merger that placed UFC and WWE under the Endeavor/TKO umbrella provides a clear corporate pathway for such crossovers and makes future appearances easier to arrange.