The long-anticipated collaboration between UFC and WWE has officially materialized within the TKO Group’s banner. The much-anticipated partnership, aptly described as a ‘sports juggernaut’ by UFC President Dana White, commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange on a momentous Tuesday morning. This development marks the end of nearly half a year’s eager anticipation among sports enthusiasts and ushers in a brand new era for combat sports.
Surprisingly, the sports world was caught off guard when Endeavor, the parent company of the UFC, and WWE announced their merger in April. With a jaw-dropping valuation of $21.4 billion and the potential to reach a billion people worldwide, this deal has generated a whirlwind of speculation. However, one undeniable fact stands out amidst all the chatter: the real winners in this merger are the fans. This thrilling development has even reignited the passion of a long-time UFC veteran.
Conor McGregor Excitedly Tweets ‘TKO’ as UFC and WWE Merge under Endeavor Umbrella
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The 35-year-old fighter took to Twitter to express his opinion on the merger. In his Twitter post, Conor McGregor made his opinion clear as fans could confirm the news that UFC is merging with WWE under the Endeavor umbrella, TKO Group.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 12, 2023
McGregor retweeted only three letters: “TKO,” which signifies the name of the entity known as the TKO Group. Nonetheless, McGregor has been fairly excited about this deal since the day of the announcement, as he has been tweeting about it consistently.
Conor McGregor’s Past Tweets Sparked WWE-UFC Fusion Speculation with Provocative Tweets
Renowned MMA luminary Conor McGregor has caused quite a stir across the digital sphere by offering his perspective on the purported fusion of WWE and UFC, a topic he has delved into in the past as well. McGregor, celebrated for his charismatic personality and capricious nature, found it irresistible to engage in this discourse.
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Previously, Mcgregor had disseminated a photoshopped image portraying himself as the holder of both the WWE Championship and the coveted UFC title. The accompanying caption reads as follows: ” @wwe, @ufc, @TheMacLife 🇺🇸 #itsinevitable.” This strategic move rekindles previous subtle allusions from McGregor pertaining to a potential venture into the realm of professional wrestling.
In another tweet, McGregor had commended the UFC’s reported valuation of a staggering $12 billion and acknowledged Endeavor’s ambitious aspirations, hinting at their potential acquisition of WWE. His tweet read, “Congrats to the @ufc now worth a cool Proper $12bn. Wow! Endeavor bout to scoop the @WWE now also. Incredible. What a powerhouse!” McGregor’s comments had stirred up excitement among fans.
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