WWE-UFC Merger: Vince McMahon has done the unthinkable with his latest move by selling the majority stakes to UFC parent company Endeavor. Following WrestleMania 39 success, WWE broke the news of partnering with Endeavor Group Holdings. The Stamford-based company signed a new agreement with Endeavor merging WWE and UFC. Following, the new announcement, many fighters including Conor McGregor, Jake Paul, Belal Muhammad, and many more reacted to the new WWE-UFC merger deal.
Today, @Endeavor announced it has signed an agreement to form a $21+ billion global live sports and entertainment company made up of @UFC and @WWE. https://t.co/lPrkBmKJXm pic.twitter.com/ZBk95c5exU
— Endeavor (@Endeavor) April 3, 2023
Conor McGregor, Jake Paul, and many more react to WWE-UFC Merger deal
WWE and Endeavor have signed a new deal for the WWE-UFC merge as the company looks forward to a new direction. During WrestleMania Night 2, the rumors of WWE’s potential sale spread like a firestorm and soon it took over the internet. The former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor took to his Twitter to react to the new deal. The Irish fighter gave a positive response to the new announcement.
Congrats to the @ufc now worth a cool Proper $12bn. Wow! Endeavor bout to scoop the @WWE now also. Incredible. What a powerhouse!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 2, 2023
See more here: https://t.co/Aj9vWytZMM pic.twitter.com/7az4myYLsV
— danawhite (@danawhite) April 3, 2023
Hope this become a thing https://t.co/o9SzQXyRvp pic.twitter.com/RHP5dGa5VT
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 2, 2023
So is this good or bad for fighter pay? 🤔 🧐 🤨 #AskingForAFriend https://t.co/pmjfKiibe1
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) April 3, 2023
On the other hand, many fans are excited about Conor McGregor’s possible move to WWE, although it is a big question so far. Other stars like Jake Paul, Belal Muhammad, and Matt Frevola reacted towards Endeavor’s new deal with Vince McMahon’s company. Jake Paul heavily praised the idea of merging WWE and UFC while some fighters are having positive views on the increase in fighter pays.
Vince McMahon reacts on a possible return to WWE’s creative role
While many fans are happy with the WWE’s deal with Endeavor to merge it with UFC, some fans are wondering about Vince McMahon’s role. In a recent interview with CNBC, the 77-year-old gave a loopy answer to the question with a 50-50 chance for his return to the creative role.
However, as per reports, Mr. McMahon will have limited creative control for title matches and main event superstars like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, etc. Meanwhile, Triple H will continue his control of being the Chief Content Officer and overlook all other creative decisions.
As per the official press release, Vince McMahon has sold its majority stake to UFC with a new deal of $21 billion where Mr.McMahon will hold a new position. He will be the Executive Chairman of the new company alongside Nick Khan and Dana White as the CEOs of their respective brands.
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