There are also a number of UFC fighters who have referenced the outspoken and flamboyant stars of WWE as being influential in their growth as entertainers, which in turn helps the promotion of fights. This has seen athletes like Shamrock, Lesnar, Jake Hager and more have successful careers in both. Many athletes from WWE and the UFC have collegiate wrestling backgrounds with the sport providing a strong base in both disciplines. The UFC is a competitive sport where athletes fight to determine a winner by knockout, submission or decision, whereas the WWE is classed as 'sports entertainment', where winners of bouts are pre-determined with storytelling at the heart of its ethos.ĭespite this, there are similarities between the two, and this is thought to contribute to a crossover in fans which could be a key factor behind the deal. The key difference between the UFC and WWE lies in competition. Pro wrestling and MMA are related Ronda Rousey became a UFC champion before repeating the feat in WWE Many details are unknown, but BBC Sport looks at why the deal may make sense, the reaction, and what it means for the worlds of MMA and pro wrestling. Following the news that WWE and UFC have merged under Endeavor Group Holdings, critics and fans are speculating about the direction the newly formed £17.3bn sports entertainment brand will take.
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