“Vince McMahon Called Me Up and…”: Dana White Was Once Offered a ‘Crazy’ WrestleMania Challenge From the Ex-WWE Chairman

Vince McMahon was one of the most important figures in the sports entertainment industry till his retirement. After a series of hush money allegations rose against him, McMahon retired from his position. McMahon can also be credited for the success of WWE.

With his innovative skills and creative ideas, Vince McMahon was able to elevate WWE from a regional wrestling promotion to an International giant. He often brainstormed different creative storylines and match types.

McMahon was involved in a rivalry with Donald Trump at WrestleMania 23. It was one of the most interesting and hyped-up rivalries ever. At the end of the match, as per stipulation, McMahon got his hair shaved in front of the crowd.

It was often because of his creative antics that the company rose. A few years ago, during an interview with UFC President Dana White, the host had asked White, who would win between them inside a cage.

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To which White gave a surprising answer, almost unknown to the public. Dana White said, “Let me tell you something. I will tell you this and I never said this before ever in an interview anywhere.  Vince says he’s gonna go nuts. Vince is old. He is too old, which he won’t think he is, and he will go crazy. And, he wanted to do that one time. Vince wanted to fight me.”

The UFC President then revealed how he was approached for the match, and even got suggested the location of their match. The 53-year-0ld further said, “I swear to god. Called me up and said, “Let’s do it. We can either do it at the UFC or we can do it at the WrestleMania.”  Although Dana White was in his 40s then and McMahon in his 60s, a match between them during their prime would have been delightful to see.

Dana White opens up on how much he respects Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon is one of the most important figures in the sports entertainment industry and has often earned the respect of others for taking his company to new heights. In the same interview, Dana White also spoke about how much he respected the former WWE CEO.

He stated, “You know, a lot of people talk about Vince, you know I have always said it, and I will say it again, I respect Vince very much but Vince is too old to be fighting anybody.” Dana White even showed his respect for McMahon, but also made it clear that he was too old for fighting. However, Vince McMahon has now retired, and that match is off the charts as well.

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