Former UFC champion calls WWE ‘entirely fake’ during live broadcast, triggering outrage among fans

Michael Bisping called WWE fake during the UFC broadcast!

UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker delivered more than high-stakes action in Doha, it ignited a fresh wave of debate between MMA and professional wrestling fans.

The controversy erupted during the preliminary broadcast when former UFC Middleweight Champion and current color commentator Michael Bisping made a remark that instantly split the internet.

His comments came while discussing heavyweight Denzel Freeman, who was making his UFC debut against Marek Bujło. Freeman, a former college standout, spent time in WWE’s developmental system in 2014 before transitioning fully into MMA.

“He was on the roster for professional wrestling to be in WWE,” Bisping said, setting the stage for what became the broadcast’s most divisive moment. “He didn’t like it because it was just too fake. Obviously, it’s entirely fake. They kept telling him to slow down in training…”

Bisping on WWE: Obviously it's entirely fake. pic.twitter.com/JL008eNigS

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) November 22, 2025

WWE fans slam Michael Bisping after the controversial comments

The phrasing, particularly the repeated use of the word “fake“, sent shockwaves through wrestling circles, who have long fought against the misconception that scripted equals painless. While WWE matches are choreographed, the physical toll is undeniably real, and Bisping’s blunt assessment reignited a debate many thought had cooled.

Freeman’s performance only added fuel. Showcasing speed, athleticism, and explosiveness, his UFC debut reinforced why his wrestling trainers may have told him to “slow down” in the ring.

In pro wrestling, controlled movement is essential to protect opponents, making Bisping’s commentary feel dismissive to those within the industry. Fans quickly pointed out that the former champion’s perspective stands in stark contrast to athletes who experienced both worlds firsthand.

Here are some fan reactions below:

A WWE wrestler literally walked into UFC and took the heavyweight title with ease lol.

— Seattle Sports Fan GZ (@SeattleFanGZ) November 23, 2025

tell him to take a bump of the top of a hell in a cell

— GW™️ (@gwrestling_) November 22, 2025

Who has the larger crowd base? Nobody cares about the UFC outside of its main events. This year they have produced the worst cards in history.

— Heel Pod (@HeelPodRadio) November 22, 2025

He was at a wwe event not long ago and he was having time of his life pic.twitter.com/6Yj3aY9Gkt

— YOLO (@StewartMannie) November 22, 2025

It’s scripted, the kicks and punches are fake, but after that the falls from the top rope and the bumps they take weekly take a toll on their bodies, you can’t fake gravity, they’re athletes too and should be respected, wrestling is scripted, get it right genius 🙈🙈

— Brian (@Bfish3422) November 23, 2025

Tyson Fury has offered a very different view of WWE

Boxing’s former lineal heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, who famously worked a WWE match with Braun Strowman, has consistently spoken about the sport’s difficulty and physicality. His past comments resurfaced immediately as fans drew comparisons.

“I would say there is 100 times more impact than in boxing… It is painful to say the least,” Fury once said when asked about performing inside a WWE ring.

Those words highlight a reality often overlooked: wrestling may be scripted, but the bumps, falls, and injuries are as real as any combat sport. From broken bones to lifelong wear and tear, wrestlers regularly push through damage invisible to casual viewers.

For many, Bisping’s jab felt less like analysis and more like an unnecessary shot at a craft that demands athleticism, timing, and toughness.

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