"Bro will do anything but fight Ankalaev" - Fans react to Alex Pereira meeting Roman Reigns at WWE Friday Night Smackdown
Alex Pereira recently crossed paths with Roman Reigns at WWE Friday Night Smackdown, where the two combat sports stars shared a moment filled with mutual respect and camaraderie.
'Poatan' made an appearance at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, joining the crowd for the weekly professional wrestling event—a scene that has become increasingly familiar for MMA fighters since the UFC and WWE merged under the TKO Group Holdings umbrella.
During his attendance at the WWE show, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion linked up with pro wrestling icon Reigns backstage. The two combat sports powerhouses exchanged their signature merchandise, with Pereira gifting Reigns a ‘Poatan’ shirt, while the WWE superstar handed over his 'Original Tribal Chief' shirt in return.
Check out the video of Alex Pereira and Roman Reigns meeting below:
Fans reacted to the unexpected meeting between Pereira and Reigns with an array of responses.
One fan wrote:
"Bro will do anything but fight [Magomed] Ankalaev."
Another wrote:
"Respectfully, both guys are probably thinking, 'Who tf is this guy?' Actually... Alex is becoming pretty damn popular."
Check out some more reactions below:
'Poatan' marked his third title defense this year with a commanding fourth-round TKO victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 last month. Pereira's meteoric rise in MMA has been truly remarkable.
In just 10 UFC appearances, the Brazilian has etched his name as the ninth two-division champion in the promotion's history. Impressively, he became the first fighter to capture titles in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions in just over two years.
Alex Pereira drops Brazilian YouTuber twice while dressed as bunny in body shot challenge
Alex Pereira recently graced the Brazilian YouTube channel Podpah’s Rango Brabo show, hosted by Diogo Defante. During the lively episode, Defante dared Pereira, who was wearing a bunny costume, to land a few body shots, and the UFC star responded by delivering a flurry of crushing hooks to the YouTuber's midsection.
Even while wearing protective gear, Defante couldn’t withstand the sheer force of Pereira's strikes, delivered at just "50 percent" of his power. The impact was so overwhelming that it sent him to the floor twice.
Check out Alex Pereira's video below: