In a surprising turn of events, WWE and UFC’s parent company, Endeavor, recently announced their merger, sparking curiosity among fans of wrestling and MMA. With both promotions coming together, a new era of combat sports is expected to unfold.
And UFC President Dana White is surely stoked about the WWE-UFC merger. So much so, that he couldn’t stop himself from teasing fans with developments about the merger. This time, he was spotted showboating his promotion’s parent company’s latest milestone – its NYSE listing. He took to his Twitter handle to share a picture of himself, ready for the historic moment.
Dana White teases fans with X tweet ahead of Endeavor’s iconic milestone
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UFC President Dana White couldn’t contain his excitement about the WWE-UFC merger. Teasing fans with a snapshot from his visit to the merger, he took to Twitter to share a picture of himself, hinting at the massive changes to come. His tweet read, “Here we go again @TKOGrp @WWE @ufc,” leaving fans eager to know what lies ahead.
Here we go again @TKOGrp @WWE @ufc pic.twitter.com/vOJe0xU2zH
— danawhite (@danawhite) September 12, 2023
Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, acquired WWE in a remarkable $21 billion deal, creating a formidable combat sports organization. The two entities now join forces under TKO Holdings, with Endeavor holding a 51% stake and WWE maintaining a 49% ownership.
Now, as the merger gains traction, TKO Holdings stocks are set to make waves on the New York Stock Exchange today. Despite this union, both UFC and WWE will continue to operate independently, striving to deliver high-profile events and negotiate media deals. With major events such as WrestleMania 40 and UFC 300 on the horizon, combat sports enthusiasts eagerly await the excitement these promotions will bring.
What does the UFC-WWE merger mean for Dana White and Co.?
Looking ahead, the potential for a single streaming service housing the content of both UFC and WWE has sparked speculation. As the current media deals for UFC with ESPN+ and WWE with Fox and USA Network approach their end dates, the merged company could explore the creation of a unified platform for fans to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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What’s more – when news broke about the possibility of a crossover between UFC and WWE, it exhilarated fans at the thought of witnessing their favorite fighters from different realms come together.
However, UFC President Dana White quickly dismissed all such notions. He emphasized the distinct nature of UFC and WWE, highlighting the scripted nature of WWE events and the authentic, unscripted nature of UFC fights. Moreover, the UFC head honcho expressed admiration for WWE’s entertainment-focused approach but maintained that ‘real fights’ are the primary focus of the UFC. Consequently, he firmly believes that a crossover between the two realms is simply not feasible.
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The merger of WWE and UFC’s parent company, Endeavor, brings with it a new era in combat sports. As UFC President Dana White’s four-word message on social media ignites anticipation, fans eagerly await the implications of this groundbreaking partnership. What do you think? How will the fight fans respond to this amusing development in their beloved fight game? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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