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  • Enes Kanter Plans To Accept WWE Offer When He Retires From The NBA

    Enes Kanter Plans To Accept WWE Offer When He Retires From The NBA

    Professional basketball star Enes Kanter says he plans to accept an offer to wrestle for WWE when he retires from the NBA.

    Kanter spoke with Shams Charania of Stadium on Wednesday and revealed he plans to become a WWE Superstar one day. The 6’11” is a huge pro wrestling fan, a certified Paul Heyman Guy and is a former WWE 24/7 Champion.

    At 27 years old, Kanter is planning to play in the NBA for 6 or 7 more years before transitioning to the squared circle.

    You can see Enes Kanter talking about his plans to join WWE in the video embedded below, courtesy of Stadium:

    Enes Kanter: Future Pro Wrestler

    Kanter has already taken steps to achieve his dream of becoming a pro wrestler. He has trained in the ring on several occasions. Last summer, The Score released footage of Kanter training in the ring with Diamond Dallas Page.

    In December, TMZ cameras caught up with the Boston Celtics center. At that time, he said he’s spoken with WWE CEO Vince McMahon and Triple H about joining WWE one day.

    The big man is a former WWE 24/7 Champion. He captured (and lost) the gold back in September 2019 at Madison Square Garden.

  • Enes Kanter Says He’s Had Talks With Triple H & Vince McMahon Over WWE Career

    Enes Kanter Says He’s Had Talks With Triple H & Vince McMahon Over WWE Career

    NBA Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter is focused on making the transition from basketball to the world of pro wrestling. 

    He doubled down on his desire to become a pro wrestler when he was recently interviewed by TMZ sports where he noted that he’s looking to wrestle in WWE once his days as a pro basketball player are over. 

    He was quoted by stating, “Full-time, I’m ready, I’m actually already talking to some people.” 

    Enes Kanter Expresses More Interest In WWE After NBA Career, Talks 24/7 Title Win

    Kanter brought up how he has a friendship with Paul Heyman and that he’s spoken with Triple H as well as WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon. He added that he plans to play 6 or 7 more years in the NBA then will go to WWE. 

    WWE had Kanter do a segment with R-Truth, who was the WWE 24/7 Champion at the time, back on September 9th in New York City, NY at Madison Square Garden. 

    Kanter briefly won the title when he beat R-Truth before airing a live episode of RAW. R-Truth would later reclaim the title. 

    You can watch a video of his appearance on Main Event from this fan footage:

  • Enes Kanter Expresses More Interest In WWE After NBA Career, Talks 24/7 Title Win

    Enes Kanter Expresses More Interest In WWE After NBA Career, Talks 24/7 Title Win

    NBA Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter continues to speak out about his desire to potentially make the transition from basketball to the world of pro wrestling. 

    He recently spoke with the Boston Magazine about a wide range of topics including his WWE 24/7 title win. 

    Before airing a live episode of RAW back on September 9th in New York City, NY at Madison Square Garden, WWE had Kanter do a segment with R-Truth, who was the champion at the time. 

    “It was just so fun. They asked me if I wanted to be a villain or a hero, and I’m like, “A villain!” They said, “You’re going to be the most hated man in New York that night.” I was like, “I’m ready for this, let’s do it.” It is more fun to play the villain. You get all the boos, you get in people’s faces and talk trash to them. I’m even thinking of becoming a WWE wrestler after basketball.”

    NBA Star Enes Kanter Wins WWE 24/7 Title

    The reign didn’t last long as when Kanter was celebrating, R-Truth rolled him up to win back the title. 

    Kanter was also asked about what name he would use, which he noted that he hasn’t figured that out yet. He stated that people have told him that he can’t be a villain and call himself Turkish Delight. He does think Enes the Menace is a good one. 

    “I know a lot of great people from WWE, and I am sure they help with that once you get there. But I have to finish my basketball career first.”

    With this recent sample, one would think this possibility could become reality in the future. Time will tell. 

  • NBA Star Enes Kanter Wins WWE 24/7 Title

    NBA Star Enes Kanter Wins WWE 24/7 Title

    NBA star Enes Kanter has shown interest in pro wrestling in the past. Thus, when the opportunity came about to win the WWE 24/7 Championship, he took the company up on their offer. 

    WWE taped this week’s episode of Main Event in New York City, NY at Madison Square Garden before RAW went live on Monday night. The company did a segment where Kanter and R-Truth appeared together in the ring. 

    The segment ended with Enes dropping Truth to the ground and ended up pinning him to win the title. The reign didn’t last long as when Kanter was celebrating, R-Truth rolled him up to win back the title. 

    You can watch a video of his appearance on Main Event from this fan footage:

    The former center of the Portland Trailblazers has expressed interest in making a transition from the basketball court to the squared circle. 

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    Back in July, it was revealed that he had agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Boston Celtics. Thus, with the show being so close to home, Kanter made a surprise appearance. 

    It’s interesting that WWE filmed this segment on Main Event, which many people consider being a C-show for the company behind Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live.

    With Kanter winning the title, one would have to think they would get more exposure to do it on RAW. 

  • MJF & Enes Kanter Trade Shots On Twitter

    MJF & Enes Kanter Trade Shots On Twitter

    On October 9th, AEW will present their second-ever show on TNT live from Boston. Off-season free agent pick-up of the Boston Celtics, Enes Kanter is a noted wrestling fan and got into a back-and-forth on Twitter with MJF regarding the show recently.

    MJF let Kanter know what he plans to do if the Turkish basketball star shows up on October 9th. He also doesn’t seem too pleased about going to Boston.

    https://twitter.com/The_MJF/status/1158815556549644289

    Cody then chimed in shortly after MJF posted his Tweet.

    Kanter then promised to be live in attendance for AEW on TNT in Boston:

    Enes Kanter and DDP

    Cody alluded to Kanter and DDP being a mutual friend. Kanter and DDP recently produced the following video which aired on The Score in Canada. In the video, DDP trains Kanter in pro-wrestling and the pair also work on possible gimmicks for the NBA player.

    Enes Kanter Says He’s Serious About Pro-Wrestling

    Kanter took part in an interview with VICE last October. During the interview, Kanter mentioned he’s spoken with Vince McMahon and Paul Heyman about making the jump to a wrestling career.

    “I’m actually talking to the people over there now. Vince McMahon, he knows me,” Kanter said. “I had dinner with (Paul Heyman) two, three days ago. I asked him how long he’s gonna do this and he said ‘as long as Brock (Lesnar) goes, I go, and then I’m with you.’ I’m like yes! Seriously. I’m really serious about it.”

  • NBA’s Enes Kanter Takes Part In Wrestling Training With DDP (Video)

    NBA’s Enes Kanter Takes Part In Wrestling Training With DDP (Video)

    NBA star Enes Kanter has shown interest in pro wrestling and took his training a bit further. He did so when he trained with WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page.

    The Score has released this video of Kanter spending time at Diamond’s facility in Atlanta training to fully learn all aspects that go into becoming a professional wrestler.

    Kanter has always had a fascination with wrestling and the WWE. In the video with The Score, Enes tries his hand at the art of professional wrestling with the help of the wrestling icon.

    He also took part in DDP Yoga which has been highly praised by not only fans but also wrestlers including WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley and All Elite Wrestling star Chris Jericho.

    You can check it out here: 

    NBA’s Enes Kanter Shares Training Footage, Expresses Interest In WWE

    This isn’t the first time that the former center of the Portland Trailblazers expressed interest in making a transition to the squared circle from the basketball court.

    Earlier this year, the 6-foot-11 center took to his official Twitter account where he showed off a video of skills as a pro wrestler while training. He might just have a future in wrestling once he’s done in the NBA.

  • NBA’s Enes Kanter Shares Training Footage, Expresses Interest In WWE

    NBA’s Enes Kanter Shares Training Footage, Expresses Interest In WWE

    NBA star Enes Kanter didn’t make headlines just for exploring his options in free agency and finding a new home but also for a career after playing professional basketball. 

    The 6-foot-11 center took to his official Twitter account where he showed off a video of skills as a pro wrestler while training. He might just have a future in wrestling once he’s done in the NBA.

    He noted in the caption of the video that he has the potential to become a WWE Hall of Famer. You can see the video here: 

    He made headlines on Monday once it was revealed that he had agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Boston Celtics. This isn’t the first time that the former center of the Portland Trailblazers expressed interest in making a transition from the basketball court to the squared circle. 

    Kanter did an interview with Vice back in October about his obsession for professional wrestling. This is where he revealed that he’s talked to some WWE executive about the potential transition. 

    “I’m actually talking to the people over there now. Vince McMahon, he knows me,” Kanter said. “I had dinner with (Paul Heyman) two, three days ago. I asked him how long he’s gonna do this and he said ‘as long as Brock (Lesnar) goes, I go, and then I’m with you.’ I’m like yes! Seriously. I’m really serious about it.”

  • The Undertaker Rolls His Eyes For Knicks Star Enes Kanter Backstage At WWE MSG Show

    The Undertaker Rolls His Eyes For Knicks Star Enes Kanter Backstage At WWE MSG Show

    The Undertaker is wrestling his first match at Madison Square Garden since September 2010 tonight as “The Deadman” partners with Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman against Kevin Owens, Baron Corbin, and Elias in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Ahead of tonight’s show, The Undertaker did his trademark eye roll backstage for New York Knicks star Enes Kanter.

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    The official Instagram account of Madison Square Garden also posted this photo of The Undertaker and Kanter.

    https://instagram.com/p/Bk81EqMggAY/

    Kanter is a long time wrestling fan and said as far back as 2010 that he wants to wrestle after he’s done playing basketball.

    “After my basketball career, I want to be a wrestler, professional wrestler,” Kanter said in a radio interview.

    Kanter said The Undertaker is his favorite wrestler.

    “I started watching like four or five years ago, and right now I feel like [The Undertaker] on the court. His nickname is unbelievable that’s why I love it, “The Deadman,” I love it.”

    He even has a little play on words with his last name.

    “People started calling me the Underkanter. Right now my nickname is Underkanter.”

    Now in 2018, the 26-year-old would still consider a WWE career after retiring from basketball. He said so while answering a question on Twitter in May.

    Kanter isn’t shy about his love for professional wrestling as he posed for photos with Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, The New Day and John Cena at WWE’s last event at Madison Square Garden back in March.

  • Dana Brooke Honors Her Late Boyfriend (Video), NBA Star and Boxer With WWE Stars (Photos)

    Dana Brooke Honors Her Late Boyfriend (Video), NBA Star and Boxer With WWE Stars (Photos)

    – A new episode of WWE 24 airs this Monday after Raw on the WWE Network and it gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match. Here is the synopsis:

    “Female Superstars are redefining sports entertainment with groundbreaking matches and the addition of Ronda Rousey to a star-studded roster.”

    WWE has released a teaser clip of Dana Brooke honoring her late bodybuilder boyfriend, Dallas McCarver, who died suddenly on August 22, 2017.

    Last March, Brooke and McCarver both competed in the 2017 Arnold Classic. To honor McCarver, she incorporated a small piece of McCarver’s posing trunks from the event by having it stitched onto her ring gear for the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. She had WWE seamstress Terry Anderson make the piece look like a dumbbell and have it placed over her heart.

    On her tribute, she tweeted the following:

    According to Medium.com, an autopsy determined that McCarver died after an unwitnessed cardiac event contributed to by of combination of coronary atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) and an enlarged left ventricle (a thickening of the heart muscle that causes it to work harder). McCarver had a family history of cardiovascular disease including both hypertension and atherosclerosis.

    – New York Knicks player Enes Kanter attended Friday’s WWE live event at Madison Square Garden in New York City and posed for photos with WWE stars backstage, including Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, The New Day, and John Cena.

    Michael Conlan, an Irish professional boxer from Belfast, was also backstage (as seen here in this photo with Finn Balor).

    https://instagram.com/p/BgbmAHjHS32/

  • Paul Heyman On Lesnar’s UFC Future, Rousey-WWE, Next “Heyman Guy”

    Paul Heyman On Lesnar’s UFC Future, Rousey-WWE, Next “Heyman Guy”

    TMZ Sports caught up with Paul Heyman this week, who commented on the possibility of Brock Lesnar returning to UFC, if he would advocate for Ronda Rousey in WWE and who he’s eyeing as the next Paul Heyman Guy (or gal).

    This Sunday at Elimination Chamber, 7 of RAW’s top Superstars will battle to determine who will challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania. In the months following WM34, it’s rumored that Brock Lesnar’s WWE contract will expire and he’ll be free to fight for the UFC again, if that’s something he’s interested in.

    When asked if we’ll see Brock step inside the Octagon again, Paul Heyman said Brock Lesnar will do whatever he wants to do. Lensar’s last UFC fight took place back in July 2016. TMZ’s reporter questioned if two years away from fighting would work against The Beast. Heyman argues the contrary.

    “The time away makes him better because the time away gives his body a chance to heal,” Heyman proclaimed. “The problem with these UFC fighters – and they’re all fantastic athletes, top of the line in the entire world – is that they wear their bodies down in these training camps. All these guys that are cutting weight are destroying their own bodies.”

    Many fans have speculated that Paul Heyman would make a great mouthpiece for Ronda Rousey. It’s an intriguing prospect, but Heyman doesn’t sound like he’s eyeing Rousey as his next client. “Why limit the people that I have my eye on to Ronda Rousey?” Heyman questioned. “I have my eye on anyone who is a top box office attraction. I have my eye on Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks.”

    Heyman definitely sees potential in Enes Kanter, who he’s dubbed “The Baddest Dude In The NBA.” The 6-foot-11 Knicks center couldn’t be happier to be dubbed the latest Paul Heyman Guy.

    You can watch Paul Heyman’s comments about Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Enes Kanter here: