When Mike Tyson stepped into the ring at AT&T Stadium last November to fight Jake Paul, rocking his gloves and shorts, fans held onto a wild hope—maybe, just maybe, we’d see his legendary peek-a-boo technique in action one last time. Sure, we all knew the truth: a massive 31-year age gap (the biggest in boxing history) made Jake Paul’s victory almost inevitable. But still, we wanted the impossible. And when it didn’t happen? Yeah, it stung.

In case you didn’t know, Albert Hughes Jr. holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest fighter to step into the ring, competing in Indianapolis back in 2019 at the age of 70. Tyson, at 58, is now on a path that could put him in the record books too. But here’s the twist—this comeback isn’t happening in boxing. Nope, Tyson is reportedly making his return to WWE. Yes, you read that right. Can you imagine? The Baddest Man on the Planet back in the ring, but this time in pro wrestling? But the real question is—what’s all the fuss about? Let’s break it down.

Mike Tyson is all in for a unique fight

WWE is finally making its way back into the mainstream spotlight, and it’s not by accident. With the formation of TKO and its acquisition by Endeavor, the brand’s reputation has been on the rise again. Sure, Triple H’s creative decisions aren’t perfect, but let’s be honest, he’s brought a whole new energy to WWE’s weekly programming.

With the product red-hot and WrestleMania 41 coming fast, it’s no surprise that some big names want in. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Doric Sam, Mike Tyson hinted at a possible WWE return. And let’s just say, he didn’t sound hesitant at all. “Oh God, I would love to do that; that’s me at my childhood best; I had a great time,” the 58-year-old said, clearly excited about the idea. When asked if there was anyone in particular he’d like to step into the ring with, he gave a unique proposal. “Shoot, all of them, let’s get a Battle Royal,” Mike Tyson declared.

The last time we saw Tyson make a major impact in WWE was way back in 1998 when he helped Stone Cold Steve Austin win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 14. Then in 2010, he returned on Raw, teamed up with Chris Jericho—only to turn on him with a massive right hand before siding with DX.

So what could he do this time? Well, imagine Tyson getting involved in some wild storyline with Logan Paul. The trash talk, the over-the-top antics! It could be absolute comedy gold. And if WWE plays its cards right, bringing Tyson back could be a huge box-office move that cements this new era as one of the best we’ve seen. However, if the “Battle Royal” actually happens, you can actually expect Triple H to air it on Netflix.

Triple H doesn’t mind buffering if fans keep watching

Netflix pulled in a jaw-dropping 108 million viewers for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight—way beyond their expectations. But the problem? You know it. Their servers just couldn’t handle the traffic. Fans everywhere dealt with buffering issues, and when WWE Raw was set to debut on Netflix on January 6, 2025, people were wondering—will history repeat itself?

Even Triple H had a rough time watching the fight live. A few weeks after the November fight, Paul Michael Levesque himself admitted, “Look, I don’t want to flex about it, but it was buffering on my end because I was on a plane watching it.” At first, he assumed it was just because of the altitude. But when he saw fans all over the internet complaining, he knew it was a bigger issue.

Moreover, The Game didn’t look too worried about WWE’s big move to Netflix. “If our first night buffers and they come and say it was 60-70 million households watching, I’ll be okay with the buffering,” he joked.

So, here’s the real question: can Mike Tyson actually win if he steps into a WWE ring today? And if he does, will Netflix survive the chaos if he makes his big announcement on WWE? Do share your thoughts with us below.