Paris Olympics Hopeful Jordan Burroughs’ Rubs Salt in Bo Nickal’s Wound With His Appearance at WrestleMania 40

Just before the Paris Olympics trial, Jordan Burroughs is thoroughly looking at all odds to measure his opponents. On the other hand, Bo Nickal is counting his chance against Cody Brundage in the upcoming UFC 300 middleweight battle. Both Burroughs and Nickal have left their NCAA days far behind. Even so, both legends have recently appeared in a war of words based on their common love-wrestling. 

Moreover, the feud extended further when Jordan Burroughs appeared at WrestleMania 40 last night. Watching the Paris Olympic-bound wrestler’s theatrics might not have been the best experience for the MMA fighter, given his longstanding tussle with Burroughs. 

Jordan Burroughs hailed on Bo Nickal’s preferred stage 

As tweeted by the X-handle, Wrestle Purists, Jordan Burroughs, reached WrestleMania 40 as an endearing audience. In the shared tweet, the Olympic gold medalist showcased his glee as the WWE authority made him honored on a memorable occasion. However, on the same night, Bo Nickal had to enjoy the WrestleMania occasion away from the actual venue, without being called in. Rather, the former NCAA champion expressed his emotion over the occasion by tweeting, “Watching @WWE Wrestlemania tonight. .Definitely getting in there at some point in my career.”

In the past as well, Bo Nickal displayed his eagerness to join the WWE several times. However, he never received a call from the entertainment platform. But Jordan could manage one. Moreover, for him, Jordan Burroughs’ presence on the WWE platform might have not been digestible, as once he called the Olympic gold medalist a ‘fraud’. The feud dates back to several months ago. 

While doing the NCAA wrestling commentary this year, Jordan Burroughs suggested attacking Carter Starocci’s injured right leg to dissipate his winning chances. Eventually, Jordan Burroughs might face Starocci in the upcoming Paris Olympic trial. So, aligning that chance, he further added, “I tell you what, if him and I meet each other in the bracket, I’m going right for that right leg.”

Taking a serious offense at that comment, Nick later argued, “Sad that you think that way and even if you do you should keep it to yourself it’s unprofessional. For all your accomplishments I’d expect more.” In the meantime, he took digs at the 2x NCAA champion, calling him “Really classy” and a ‘fraud’. Since then, the situation has gone further south. Eventually, Carter Starocci entered the debate to let his mindset slip. Making a doubling effect, his statements felt a threat to Jordan Burroughs. 

The actual fight before the Paris Olympics 

After Starocci’s victory in the national championship, 35-year-old Burroughs wished him luck. “Congratulations Aaron Brooks and Carter Starocci on becoming four time National Champions!…Competitors personified!” Jordan Burroughs penned. However, Carter Starocci could only remember Bo Nickal’s argument about the situation. 

Taking Starocci’s side, the MMA pro clarified, “Why take a guy’s fourth national title and one of the biggest moments in his career and make it about yourself?”  on his podcast. The Penn State senior shared that clip on X with the vow to end Jordan Burroughs’ career in the upcoming Paris Olympics wrestling trial. Nickal also threw his challenge to Jordan to see him ‘in person’. Last night’s incident might just have added one more page to the fiery rivalry. 

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