Will there be WWE x UFC crossovers after merger? Dana White clears the air
Dana White has cleared all the speculations surrounding the WWE-UFC crossover following the merger of the two companies.
This past week, it was announced that Endeavor, the parent company of the UFC, has completed the acquisition of WWE, with the two organizations set to form a global live sports entertainment powerhouse.
Since then, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding potential crossover fights. However, according to Dana White, the chances of it happening are very low. During a recent interview with the Associated Press, the UFC president spoke about the differences between the UFC and WWE and stated:
"The difference between the UFC and WWE is, if you look at the WWE, they have an entertainment value and they have these guys that are incredible athletes that go in there and do their thing. It's well known that it's scripted."
Dana White further added:
"When you look at the UFC, this is as real as it gets, that's like our tagline. You have these guys that are incredible athletes, they have to be well rounded and well versed in all these aspects of martial arts. Then you have the entertainment side of it too but its real fighting, its real. There are no pre-determined outcomes in the UFC. So, there won't really be any type of crossovers."
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Dana White praised Vince McMahon after WWE-UFC merger
UFC President Dana White and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon are no strangers to one another. Having done business in the past, most notably when Brock Lesnar returned for a one-off fight with Mark Hunt in 2016.
After the merger was announced, White took to Twitter to reveal his excitement for the partnership. In a statement, he also praised Vince McMahon for what he has done in the world of pro-wrestling.
While suggesting that there is no limit to what they can accomplish together, White stated:
"This company [UFC] has been on fire for the last seven years and now that we will be adding WWE to the portfolio, I am excited to take this to another level. Vince is a savage in the wrestling space, Ari is a beast at what he does, and then add what we at UFC bring to the table and there is no limit to what this company can accomplish in the next few years."