“He tried to f**k me over,” Before $21 Billion merger, Dana White reveals history with ‘sav*ge’ Vince McMahon was not great

UFC CEO Dana White reveals his tumultuous past with WWE’s Executive Chairman of the Board, Vince McMahon.

“He tried to f**k me over,” Before $21 Billion merger, Dana White reveals history with ‘sav*ge’ Vince McMahon was not great

Dana White and Vince McMahon feud quashed under the UFC-WWE deal (Source: WWE.com/IMAGO)

Collisions between industry titans are not unusual in the fiercely competitive worlds of wrestling and MMA. One such tale features UFC CEO Dana White and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon’s rocky relationship. White and McMahon have a history of rivalry before the sudden $21 billion merger of WWE and the UFC in 2023.

Dana White’s open admission regarding his feud with Vince McMahon offers a vivid picture of their animosity. McMahon’s constant attempts to destroy White happened multiple times. This is what Dana White said about McMahon in an interview with the Sports Illustrated:

My history with Vince isn’t a good one. He tried to f**k me so many times for no reason whatsoever except just to f**k me. But that’s in the past. Now that Vince and I are allies, no one’s been a better partner than Vince.
Dana White via Sports Illustrated
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The rivalry between White and McMahon stemmed from the UFC’s perceived threat to the WWE enterprise. Their disagreements were not limited to business; they were extremely personal. Dana White and Vince McMahon had a power battle for years. They both aimed for dominance in the realm of combat sports. McMahon’s attempts to stop White were greeted with resiliency as the UFC continued its stratospheric rise, gaining global acclaim.

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Fans anxiously await the results of this unexpected collaboration between WWE and UFC. They have wondered what creative projects and exciting matches await under the united umbrella of the UFC and WWE. The sports world is watching while holding its breath as the story unfolds, seeing the transformation of competition into an unparalleled cooperation that might shape the future of combat sports.

The growth of UFC and WWE’s inclusion has Dana White fired up!

The merger of the UFC and WWE under Endeavor’s banner opens the door to a plethora of collaborative projects that have the potential to reshape sports entertainment. The possibilities are endless. It ranges from crossover events involving MMA fighters and professional wrestlers. It could also enhance new marketing techniques that capitalize on the strengths of both organizations. This has White fired up for possible future endeavors.

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The recent merging of the UFC and WWE under the Endeavor banner has undoubtedly filled White with enthusiasm and confidence. With the two combat sports titans now working under the same corporate umbrella, White sees a world of promise and opportunity emerging before him. Dana White recently said this in an interview when asked about how he feels about the merger:

This company has been on fire since the last seven years and now that we will be adding WWE to our portfolio, I am excited to take this to another level.
Dana White via statement on the UFC-WWE merger under Endeavor.

Dana White is at the forefront of an exciting development as he navigates this new chapter in combat sports. He is eager to harness this merger’s great potential to the world of UFC. Fight fans look forward to these two organizations collaborating to create sensational fights with unparalleled excitement.

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