Daniel Cormier Will Cheat in His WWE Debut During the Fight Pit Match?

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MMA fans and WWE fans are equally excited to see Cormier in a WWE ring but after a recent video emerged, fans doubt whether Cormier will be biased while officiating the Fight Pit match.

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Daniel Cormier Will Cheat in His WWE Debut During the Fight Pit Match?

MMA fans and WWE fans are equally excited to see Cormier in a WWE ring but after a recent video emerged, fans doubt whether Cormier will be biased while officiating the Fight Pit match.

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