On a recent edition of his “Tuesday with The Taskmaster” podcast, former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan discussed a potential crossover between WWE and UFC programming with the completion of the merger into TKO Group Holdings.
The merger of WWE and the UFC into TKO Group Holdings was closed on Tuesday morning and trading of the merged entity commenced on the New York Stock Exchange.
Despite the merger, WWE and the UFC will still continue to be run as separate businesses with Vince McMahon spearheading the wrestling side as the Executive Chairman of TKO.
As we previously reported here on eWn, UFC President Dana White has declined the idea of a crossover since there is very little synergy between the audiences of WWE and UFC.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On potential crossover between WWE and UFC: “A lot of people don’t see some crossover, but I do see some crossover. Guys that are winding their career in UFC coming over, like Ronda Rousey did, like Brock [Lesnar] did. … Don’t you see that [for Conor] McGregor?”
On McGregor having the personality of a WWE Superstar: “He has the WWE personality stamped all over him. In fact, isn’t his walk taken from Vince [McMahon]?”
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The recent merger between WWE and the UFC into TKO Group Holdings has sparked discussions about the potential for crossover between the two organizations. On his podcast, “Tuesday with The Taskmaster,” former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan shared his thoughts on the matter.
The merger was completed recently, and the trading of the merged entity commenced on the New York Stock Exchange. Despite this merger, WWE and the UFC will continue to operate as separate businesses, with Vince McMahon leading the wrestling side as the Executive Chairman of TKO.
However, UFC President Dana White has expressed his reluctance towards a crossover between WWE and UFC programming. He believes that there is very little synergy between the audiences of both organizations, making it challenging to create a successful crossover event.
Nevertheless, Sullivan sees potential for crossover between the two entities. He points out that several fighters have transitioned from the UFC to WWE in the past, such as Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar. Sullivan suggests that Conor McGregor, a prominent figure in the UFC, could also make a successful transition to WWE.
Sullivan highlights McGregor’s personality, stating that he has the “WWE personality stamped all over him.” He even suggests that McGregor’s iconic walk is inspired by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. This observation further fuels speculation about a potential crossover between the two organizations.
While the idea of a WWE-UFC crossover may seem unlikely at the moment, it is essential to keep an eye on any future developments. The merger between WWE and the UFC into TKO Group Holdings could potentially open doors for collaboration and cross-promotion between the two organizations.
As fans eagerly await any updates on this matter, they can stay informed about all wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com. Additionally, they can follow eWrestlingNews on Twitter and Facebook for regular updates and discussions.
In conclusion, the recent merger between WWE and the UFC into TKO Group Holdings has sparked discussions about a potential crossover between the two organizations. While UFC President Dana White has expressed skepticism, former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan sees potential for crossover, citing previous transitions from the UFC to WWE. As fans eagerly await further developments, they can stay updated on wrestling news through eWrestlingNews.com and its social media platforms.