WWE Star Joins Daniel Cormier’s Coaching Staff For The Ultimate Fighter

A WWE Raw star has officially been revealed to be part of Daniel Cormier’s coaching staff for The Ultimate Fighter.

Julius Creed’s role in the UFC reality show was confirmed by Daniel Cormier himself, who shared a photo on Instagram with members of ‘Team Cormier’, including the WWE star.

Naming the members of his team, Cormier captioned his photo:

Team Cormier – TUF 33

@crazybobcook , @rosendo_sanchez ,@mikemav22, @tiago.beowulf , @bigwoodmma702 , @juliuscreedwwe, Let’s go!!!!!

The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 will see the above ‘Team Cormier’ coach a team of competitors, with Chael Sonnen coaching the other team of up-and-coming fighters.

The show will premiere on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass on May 27.

Julius Creed – real name Jacob Kasper – was notably a two-time NCAA All American in amateur wrestling during his time at Duke University, before becoming an assistant wrestling coach at the university in 2018.

He also participated in Olympic trials in 2016, placing fifth.

Creed and Cormier have history, with the WWE star helping Cormier to prepare for his UFC 214 bout against Jon Jones.

Cormier previously revealed nixed plans for him to work with Julius Creed in WWE, click here to read more.