WWE and UFC merger backed by fighters akin to Conor McGregor and Jake Paul

The potential merging of WWE and UFC seems to be getting extra practical and it even has the backing of huge names akin to Conor McGregor and Jake Paul.

It has been reported that the corporate that owns UFC, Endeavor, is now getting near agreeing on a deal to purchase WWE within the coming days.

The plan is then to mix the 2 disciplines into one publicly traded firm, which can be managed by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel.

Endeavor would personal 51 p.c of the mixed WWE-UFC entity, with the remainder going to WWE shareholders. The deal values WWE at 9.3 billion {dollars}.

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It’s anticipated that no delay can be attributable to the WWE shareholders, as WWE Government Vince McMahon holds about 80 p.c of the voting shares and he’s on board with the plans already.

It’s anticipated that he can be holding onto his title and nonetheless play a serious position.

“It appeared like since Vince left WWE over the summer time and even earlier than he got here again, this was the inevitable consequence,” LightShed Companions analyst Brandon Ross informed Entrance Workplace Sports activities.

Conor McGregor and Jake Paul give their backing to the WWE and UFC merger

It does not look like there can be a struggle to get athletes on board with the thought, because the merger ought to convey further advantages for athletes in each disciplines.

“UFC + WWE makes an excessive amount of sense, nice path to growing fighter pay,” was the message from boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul.

UFC fighter McGregor additionally took to Twitter and posted an image of himself holding each the WWE and UFC championship belts, which sparked fairly a response from his fan base.

“Congrats to UFC, now price a cool correct $12bn, wow!” tweeted the Irishman.

“Endeavor bout to scoop the WWE now additionally. Unimaginable. What a powerhouse!”