NEWS Tony Khan calls WWE-UFC merger ‘fascinating’ September 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson Tony Khan describes the merger between WWE and UFC as ‘fascinating’. He then discussed speaking to the Chicago crowd after Punk’s exit.
NEWS Nick Khan says WWE’s Kevin Dunn & UFC’s Craig Borsari have talked about what a TKO All-Star weekend could look like September 13, 2023 Andrew Thompson The idea of a TKO All-Star weekend has already been discussed by WWE and UFC’s productions heads.
NEWS Dana White reacts to UFC exec’s comment about every WWE fan becoming a UFC fan & vice versa September 12, 2023 Andrew Thompson Dana White states that he loves Lawrence Epstein, but it is one of the dumbest statements of all-time.
NEWS Endeavor announces close of UFC-WWE transaction to create TKO Group Holdings September 12, 2023 Andrew Thompson The deal is complete and it is now reflected outside the New York Stock Exchange.
NEWS WWE-UFC merger expected to be finalized on September 12th September 7, 2023 Andrew Thompson Per a press release, the WWE-UFC merger under TKO Group Holdings is expected to be finalized on September 12th.
NEWS Former WWE, UFC exec James Kimball launches management agency August 17, 2023 Andrew Thompson James Kimball, former WWE and UFC executive is launching a management agency. Kimball helped establish WWE’s NIL program.
NEWS Endeavor expecting WWE-UFC merger to be finalized in mid-to-late September 2023 August 8, 2023 Andrew Thompson The note was listed in Endeavor’s Second Quarter 2023 results report.
NEWS POLLOCK’S UPDATE: How will AEW Collision fare in Week 2? June 23, 2023 John Pollock How is AEW Collision going to fare in Week 2? Quarter-hour figures for Rollins vs. Breakker, Konnan comments on Santana and Ortiz & more.
NEWS POST NEWS UPDATE: Ari Emanuel details COVID pandemic’s impact on Endeavor, talks his future, first meeting with UFC’s Dana White June 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson In-depth chat with Ari Emanuel, Zilla Fatu’s in-ring debut, Pat McAfee/ESPN note, Ricky Morton on not wanting to beat EFFY, Kenta Kobashi.
NEWS WWE-UFC merged company to be called ‘TKO Group Holdings’ May 16, 2023 Andrew Thompson The merged group between WWE and UFC is going to be called TKO Group Holdings, an Endeavor spokesperson confirmed.
NEWS WWE had over 60 potential suitors during the process that led to Endeavor deal May 13, 2023 Neal Flanagan When WWE pursued options for a sale or merger earlier this year, it had contact with over 60 potential partners.
NEWS Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently ‘connected with Vince McMahon’, comments on UFC/WWE merger May 11, 2023 Andrew Thompson When it comes to how Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel will collaborate, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson thinks it’ll be smooth sailings.
NEWS Brandon Moreno to defend Flyweight Championship against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 April 12, 2023 Neal Flanagan Brandon Moreno will look to score his first win over Alexandre Pantoja as he defends his UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC 290 in July.
NEWS Endeavor president & C.O.O. chats WWE negotiations, areas for synergies April 7, 2023 John Pollock Days after the announcement of a pending merger between WWE and UFC, additional details about the negotiations have been revealed.
NEWS Keiji Muto (Great Muta) happy with WWE Hall of Fame induction, comments on UFC-WWE merger April 6, 2023 Andrew Thompson After being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Keiji Muto (Great Muta) spoke to the press about the honor
NEWS Endeavor President wants to run ‘UFC playbook’ when it comes to WWE acquisition April 4, 2023 Andrew Thompson Sports Business Journal receives quotes from WWE President Nick Khan and Endeavor President Mark Shapiro about the sale
NEWS WWE and UFC could pursue combined streaming deal says Nick Khan April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan WWE and UFC will negotiate separate media deals for TV distribution but may look to a future combined streaming deal, Nick Khan said on Monday.
NEWS WWE and UFC will merge to create new $21 billion sports and entertainment company April 3, 2023 Neal Flanagan Endeavor and WWE have officially announced a deal to form a new $21 billion company, merging the UFC and WWE.
NEWS INTERVIEW: Ryan Loder chats UFC aspirations, split decision loss in January, training with Max Griffin February 13, 2023 Andrew Thompson Pro MMA fighter Ryan Loder was interviewed by Andrew Thompson and they discussed Loder’s amateur wrestling background, UFC and much more
NEWS Conor McGregor to face Michael Chandler after coaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter February 4, 2023 Neal Flanagan Conor McGregor will make his return to the octagon to face Michael Chandler, the UFC has announced.