As Dwayne Johnson Makes Epic Return, Conor McGregor Celebrates With One Word Message Amid Historic $21B Endeavor’s UFC-WWE Merger

WWE SmackDown roared to life in Denver, and it began with a bang—a surprise that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. The electrifying Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, four years after his official retirement from wrestling, made a jaw-dropping announcement—his epic return to the WWE. 

Now, a chorus of celebrities and Hollywood stars have joined hands to celebrate this intriguing development. Amid all the buzz, a known UFC star has also made sure to leave his appreciation for ‘The Rock’s comeback. Guess what? We’re talking about Irish UFC icon Conor McGregor. The duo share a close bond and this time, ‘Notorious’ has returned the favor with a short yet sweet message. 

Conor McGregor and his heartfelt appreciation for ‘The Rock’s comeback

In the realm of social media, where a picture is worth a thousand words, or in this case, a tweet, ‘The Notorious’s succinct message in response to ‘The Rock’s WWE return spoke volumes. The Irish UFC icon, known for his flair for words and a mastery of the art of self-promotion, chose brevity for this occasion. His X tweet read:

While the tweet may be concise, its impact and significance are anything but minimal. McGregor’s use of the word “Incredible” carries a weight of respect and admiration. It conveys his genuine appreciation for ‘The Rock’s’ return to the WWE.

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However, the exact reasons behind ‘The Rock’s’ return remain a mystery, it is speculated that the ongoing strikes by WGA and SAG-AFTRA may have created a window in his busy schedule. With film projects on hold and promotional activities stalled, a return to the WWE, a non-struck production, could be the perfect opportunity for Johnson to make his presence felt once again in the wrestling world.

How the UFC-WWE merger is set to change the fight game as we know it

In early 2023, WWE sent shockwaves through the sports world.  The wrestling promotion announced a merger with UFC’s parent company, Endeavor. This unprecedented move prompted widespread curiosity about the changes this union would bring. Now, the transformation is becoming clearer as both organizations have merged to create a unified colossal combat sports company.

This merger has skyrocketed the valuation of the newly formed entity to a staggering $21 billion. On September 12, 2023, key figures from WWE and UFC, including Ari Emanuel, Dana White, and Vince McMahon, rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the entry of ‘TKO Group Holdings’ into the stock market.

According to reports, Endeavor, the parent company of the UFC, holds a 51% stake in ‘TKO Group Holdings.’ Vince McMahon, a wrestling legend, is expected to retain the majority of the remaining 49% of shares held by the WWE. Meanwhile, Dana White now carries the title of UFC CEO, with Ari Emanuel as CEO of TKO, and Mark Shapiro as president and COO of the newly formed conglomerate. Keeping that aside, it looks like ‘The Rock’s comeback to the WWE might just be the tip of the iceberg. Whatever the case, this definitely starts off things for the UFC-WWE merger on a good note.

On the other hand, Conor McGregor’s tweet may be short – it carries the weight of respect, admiration, and camaraderie. It’s a testament to the power of brevity in conveying meaningful sentiments. What do you make of this iconic move by ‘The Rock’? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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