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A union of Endeavor's U.F.C. combat league and World Wrestling Entertainment would increase the combined company's leverage in negotiations with content ...

The W.W.E. The U.F.C. The company is holding its WrestleMania event at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles this weekend, drawing long-running wrestling stars, including John Cena and Rey Mysterio. programming available on the Fox broadcasting network and NBCUniversal’s U.S.A. streams its matches on ESPN+, the streaming service operated by Disney’s sports division. The deal would be a coda to a tumultuous chapter in the career of W.W.E.’s executive chairman, Vince McMahon, who in January was reinstated in that role after announcing his retirement last year amid allegations of misconduct. league composing 51 percent of the business and W.W.E. currently streams WrestleMania, one of its signature events, on Peacock, the streaming service owned by Comcast. The combination would establish a behemoth in combat entertainment, both real and scripted. McMahon took over the company from his father and built it into a television and live-event juggernaut that draws millions of fans annually. Streaming services like YouTube TV are also paying top dollar for the rights to marquee sporting events, including N.F.L. at more than $9 billion, and U.F.C.

Endeavor Group Holdings is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

“The only way for WWE to fully capitalize on this opportunity is for me to return as Executive Chairman and support the management team in the negotiations for our media rights and to combine that with a review of strategic alternatives.” [WWE](https://variety.com/t/wwe/)) is nearing a deal to be acquired by [Endeavor Group](https://variety.com/t/endeavor-group/) Holdings Inc. Endeavor, the entertainment agency powerhouse led by Ari Emanuel, has a blueprint for incorporating the WWE into its assets. McMahon had exited his WWE leadership role last year amid investigations into sexual misconduct allegations, leaving his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, to take on offices as chairman and co-CEO alongside Nick Khan, who previously served as the company’s president. WWE shares have climbed 33% this year as speculation surrounding an acquisition has mounted. The two-day pay-per-view and streaming extravaganza concludes Sunday evening, with more than 80,000 fans in attendance in Los Angeles.

Endeavor Group Holdings Inc , the parent of the popular UFC mixed martial arts franchise, is in advanced talks to acquire World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ...

His daughter, Stephanie McMahon, resigned as the company's co-CEO and chair less than a week after her father [returned to the board](/lifestyle/sports/wwe-co-ceo-chairwoman-stephanie-mcmahon-steps-down-2023-01-11/). [Deals](/markets/deals/) In January, WWE said it would explore strategic options that could include a sale, shortly after Vince McMahon's return to the company. [Asian Markets](/markets/asia/) Emanuel has worked to transform Endeavor into a sports and entertainment powerhouse, making more than 20 acquisitions. Endeavor shareholders will own 51% of the combined company, while WWE shareholders would get 49%, the sources said.

WWE, which is controlled by Vince McMahon, has spent the past several months looking for a buyer.

[McMahon's father](https://www.wwe.com/superstars/vincemcmahon) founded WWE in its original incarnation during the middle of the 20th century, and McMahon is the controlling shareholder in the company. The elder McMahon recently locked in a [retired from the company](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/22/vince-mcmahon-retires-as-chief-of-wwe-amid-probes-into-alleged-misconduct.html) in July following a string of revelations that he paid several women millions of dollars over the years to keep them quiet about alleged affairs and misconduct. The company has spent the past several months looking for a buyer. McMahon has a brash public persona, making him an apparently good match for Emanuel and White, who are also known for their Last year, the MMA league helped Endeavor's sports business make $1.3 billion in revenue. Emanuel is expected to act as chief executive of both Endeavor and the new company. McMahon, likewise, is expected to be executive chairman, while Endeavor President Mark Shapiro will also work in the same role at the new company. Endeavor's market cap stood at about $10.53 billion as of Friday's close. The Endeavor deal gives WWE an enterprise value of $9.3 billion, they said. The development comes during the same weekend WWE hosts its flagship live event, WrestleMania, in California. A deal could be announced as soon as Monday.

In a shocking, deflating main event, Roman Reigns retained the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes with help from The Bloodline. Last ...

WWE is a whore for its statistics, and Roman Reigns was the beneficiary for it. Snoop Dogg came in to save the segment by knocking out The Miz and giving him a People’s Elbow. When they stared each other down in the beginning, all I could think of was every great Rocky movie. Given how restless this crowd was getting, if WWE beat Cody Rhodes tonight there might be a riot in Los Angles. Sikoa would go on to interfere again and again, with more heat every time. Drew McIntyre surprisingly got the better of GUNTHER in a heated chop-off. All other on-camera references to this movie were also booed, and that movie spent all that money on marketing for nothing. The internet wrestling snobs thumbed their nose at this match, but there are few human beings who could get the type of heat that Brock Lesnar and Omos just got for a basic opener. Shane McMahon immediately began unloading punches, and the heat temporarily died. The match promptly ended shortly thereafter as Ronda Rousey trapped Shotzi in an armbar. Asuka, a women’s tag team Fatal 4-Way and Brock Lesnar vs. Asuka’s entrance was great as well, with Asuka clones appearing.

Vince McMahon is reportedly in advanced talks to sell the WWE to Endeavor Group - the organization that owns the UFC. A deal could be done as soon as Monday ...

It will be an incredible deal for McMahon either way. Dana White will remain as president of UFC, while WWE CEO Nick Khan will serve as president of the wrestling business. Vince McMahon is reportedly in advanced talks to sell the WWE to Endeavor Group Meanwhile, Endeavor president Mark Shapiro will also work in the same role at the new company. [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/02/wwe-ufc-endeavor-deal.html) is told by 'people familiar with the matter' that a deal could be announced on Monday, adding that the UFC and WWE would be spun off into a new publicly traded company. and a deal could be done by MONDAY'