Israel Adesanya's WWE Debut Guaranteed After His Recent Comments

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-8d32d9b5-1357-4c3a-882c-a3b0c6939627 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(70.5624998213744%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] After an impressive run in the world of kickboxing, Israel Adesanya became one of the biggest stars MMA has ever seen.

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