Bobby Lashley Wanted to Fight in UFC But Vince McMahon Rejected It

Brush Stroke By: Nikhil Chauhan SPORTSMANOR WWE

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Lashley wanted to fight in the ufc after mitb

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Will bobby lashley fight in the ufc?

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Bobby Lashley Wanted to Fight in UFC But Vince McMahon Rejected It

Lashley wanted to fight in the ufc after mitb

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