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After months of negotiation, WWE and Endeavor have finally managed to close their deal by the creation of TKO Group Holdings. The group will oversee the business of the two ventures which will continue to operate as separate entities. The two behemoths of the combat sports industry are stronger than they could have ever been alone.

Although the merger is good news for the fans, Triple H?s absence from the Board of Directors may come as a surprise. The Game had served as an Executive for eight years and was even appreciated by fans for his work as the head of creative during his run.

TKO announces new Board of Directors; exclude Triple H

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TKO Holdings now holds over 1 billion fans in over 180 countries and will produce over 350 Live Events for its fans. It will also lead to new opportunities for the business as we might see the transfer of performers from one industry to another. The new company?s website is tkogrp.com. According to a new press release from World Wrestling Entertainment, the board of 11 includes individuals from Endeavor and WWE, but Triple H misses out.

Triple H will continue his role as WWE?s Head of Creative and will report to Nick Khan. The current set of Board of Directors involves Nick Khan (WWE President), Vince McMahon (Executive Chairman), Ari Emanuel (CEO), Mark Shapiro (President), and 7 other members.

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Earlier, Dana White, President of UFC, couldn?t contain his excitement over the merger and revealed the information through his tweet today. In the tweet, he wrote, ?Here we go again??@TKOgrp @WWE @ufc.?

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What does the future hold for Triple H?

Triple H has admirably run WWE’s creative since taking over last year following Vince McMahon’s retirement. Following McMahon’s return to WWE, Triple H continued to run things creative. Though HHH doesn’t find himself on the Board of Directors as of now, his work with WWE might endear him to the new owners.

Right now this change in WWE ownership may result in a few more changes before it is all said and sudden.

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What do you expect from the merger of these behemoths? Let us know.

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