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The Latest Breaking News from Vince McMahon

The Twists and Turns Leading to WWE’s Surprising Merger With UFC

It’s easy to forget the major role Vince McMahon and WWE played in the rise of UFC.

Sports Illustrated

What does the UFC and WWE merger mean?

Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is merging with the biggest professional wrestling brand in the world, to form a new ‘$21bn’ company

The Independent UK

Victoria bans TikTok on government devices, NASA names astronauts for Artemis II Moon mission, and WWE to merge with UFC — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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WWE and UFC now have the same owner. Now’s the time for a combat sports union

Putting the WWE and UFC under the same umbrella is an opportunity for underpaid wrestlers and fighters.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WWE Merging With UFC Is Huge, But I Can't Stop Laughing At Twitter Roasting Vince McMahon's Mustache

Vince McMahon spoke publicly about WWE's mega-merger with the UFC, but his new mustache is drawing as much attention as the new company.

Cinemablend

WWE, UFC Owner Endeavor Agree to $21 Billion Merger

The two biggest names in combat sports are joining forces.

Sports Illustrated

Ari Emanuel: Endeavor’s Vince McMahon-Dana White/WWE-UFC combination will be ‘pretty unstoppable’

See what Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon had to say about the new UFC-WWE merger through Endeavor.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Vince McMahon Has a Wild New Look, and People Have Thoughts

Fans react to his new jet-black hair and mustache.

Sports Illustrated

UFC and WWE will team up to form a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company

The new business will focus on growing media rights and sponsorship revenue, and will be lead by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. Vince McMahon, executive chairman at WWE, will serve in the same role.

WEKU

UFC owner Endeavor nears deal to acquire Vince McMahon’s WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. was headed for potentially the biggest drop in almost two years after Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. struck a deal to buy the entertainment conglomerate for $9.3 billion including debt.

Tribune News Service

UFC and WWE to join forces as parent company Endeavor strikes historic deal

The UFC's parent company Endeavor has announced that it has completed the purchase of the WWE and the two brands will now form one new publicly-listed company

Daily Mirror

UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company

The new business, which does not yet have a name, will be lead by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. Vince McMahon, executive chairman at WWE, will serve in the same role at the new company. Dana White will continue as president of UFC.

Chicago Sun-Times

UFC-WWE merger official to form $21 billion sports entertainment company

WWE and the company that runs the UFC will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company.

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC and WWE merge to form new ‘$21bn’ company

An agreement has been reached ‘to form a new, publicly listed company consisting of two iconic, complementary, global sports’

The Independent UK

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Axios

UFC owner Endeavor to acquire WWE in $9.3 billion deal

The $9.3 billion deal creates a global fighting juggernaut, worth north of $20 billion.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UFC and WWE Combine to Create $21.4B Entertainment Company

WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A new publicly traded company will be formed that houses the UFC and WWE brands, with Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. taking a 51% controlling interest in the new company. Existing WWE…

Multichannel News

Endeavor To Acquire WWE, Combine It With UFC

Live sports entertainment company will have revenue of $2.4 billion; WWE shareholders get 49% stake

The Independent UK

UFC and WWE combine to create $21.4B entertainment company

Ultimate Fighting Championship owner Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. and WWE are combining to create at $21.4 billion sports entertainment company, a business that will share a diverse audience and expansive social media reach

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Irish Mirror

Shane McMahon suffers horror injury in Wrestlemania return as Snoop Dogg forced to save match

McMahon's shock Wrestlemania return was cut short after he landed awkwardly and couldn't continue

Daily Mirror

Shane McMahon suffers horror injury in Wrestlemania botch as Snoop Dogg tries to save match

It all went wrong for Shane McMahon on his shock return to the ring at Wrestlemania over the weekend, after the 39-year-old appeared to suffer an injury to his leg

Sports Illustrated

Report: WWE Close to Being Sold to Major Sports Business

The company has been in the McMahon family for seven decades.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WWE reportedly nearing deal with UFC parent company Endeavor

WWE is near a sale to Endeavor. A merge with the UFC into a new publicly traded company is reportedly imminent.

Cinemablend

The WWE Is Reportedly Being Sold To UFC's Parent Company After WrestleMania

In the midst of WrestleMania 39, a new report is claiming the WWE is nearing a deal to soon be bought out by UFC's parent company.

The Independent UK

Wrestlemania 2023: WWE start time in UK, night 2 match card, results and how to watch

The biggest weekend of the year in WWE will feature the likes of Roman Reigns, Logan Paul, Trish Stratus, Lita, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus

Multichannel News

Peacock Gears Up To Stream WWE’s ‘Wrestlemania 39’

Streaming service to offer live telecast of weekend-long event

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