‘Switching over’ – UFC champ Tom Aspinall eyes WWE move after retiring from MMAin big career change as Jon Jones looms [Video]

TOM ASPINALL wants to cross over into the WWE after he’s finished conquering the mixed martial arts world.

The Wigan warrior is on the cusp of becoming the UFC’s heavyweight champion and currently holds the interim version of the title.

Tom Aspinall is the interim UFC heavyweight championCredit: GETTY

Aspinall hopes to claim the undisputed belt next year and kick off a long title reignCredit: REUTERS

Aspinall has ambitions of entering the WWE after retiringCredit: PA

The 31-year-old was in attendance at WWE Live in Manchester on Wednesday night and entered the ring at the invitation of Cody RhodesCredit: INSTAGRAM@COOPLIVE

Aspinall took part in a heated staredown with WWE heavyweight champ GuntherCredit: X@BENROGERSON

A unification bout against the winner of undisputed titleholder Jon Jones‘ showdown with Stipe Miocic next month awaits the fan favourite.

Aspinall, 31, is adamant he’ll eventually reach the summit of the heavyweight mountain, although he doesn’t want to hang around for too …

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