The Fight Business Podcast: UFC, WWE Endeavor Merger
Patrick Auger breaks down the $21 billion merger between World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship after Endeavor Group recently purchased the WWE. Vince McMahon and Dana White will remain as heads of their companies but what other changes could happen after the sale? Will we see cross-promotions such as UFC fighters like Conor McGregor going to WWE or WWE Superstars go to UFC? Patrick Auger breaks it all down using the help of newly-released documents.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro(01:21) Breakdown of WWE + UFC Endeavor Investor Presentation Slides
(31:19) Endeavor's plans regarding UFC and WWE purchase
(41:10) UFC Media Rights & Streaming | ESPN, Disney, Netflix etc.
(59:02) Quick Hits: Grant Norris-Jones UFC Global Partnerships, Bareknuckle FC x Rumble
(01:02:51) Outro