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WWE and UFC will merge | Wrestlenomics Radio

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πŸ—“οΈ 10 April 2023

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

WWE and Endeavor announced on Monday morning that WWE and Endeavor's UFC will merge by late 2023. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss one of the most pivotal stories in pro wrestling history.

  • WWE-UFC merger
  • Possible layoffs
  • New ownership breakdown
  • Wrestlemania business
  • Vince's return to creative

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0:00.0

And when it comes to the WWE, yes, that would be something that would be interesting,

0:07.5

that would be worth exploring.

0:09.0

What do we buy in?

0:10.0

Who knows?

0:11.0

As a relate to the WWE, I think it's an incredible asset.

0:14.0

We've been in business with Vince for over two decades, created one of the great assets

0:17.8

of all time, and so that's all I have to say.

0:20.0

What I'm hearing at least from people familiar with the situation is shaping up the pretty

0:24.5

good sell process.

0:26.0

Who's been bidding and where are you in terms of that process?

0:29.0

Unfortunately, I can't answer the who has been bidding.

0:32.0

I can't tell you, it's been quite a robust response.

0:36.0

Vince made it clear to me and to the marketplace that he does not need to be included in any offer

0:42.0

or any deal moving forward.

0:43.0

Does not need to, but does he want to?

0:45.0

I'm not sure.

0:46.0

You know, that's more a question for Vince.

0:52.0

This morning, we announced that we have signed an agreement to form a new publicly traded company,

0:58.0

consisting of two iconic global brands, UFC and WWE.

1:03.0

Many doubted, we would ever see this day, that you would ever be willing to sell a controlling stake in your company.

1:11.0

It's the right time.

1:12.0

It's the right time to do the right thing.

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