“There’s no contest,” Vince McMahon graciously puts UFC over in huge fashion after $21 billion merger during Saudi Arabia appearance 

The Executive Chairman of TKO, Vince McMahon, believes that UFC coming to Saudi Arabia, just like WWE can benefit both parties greatly.

“There’s no contest,” Vince McMahon graciously puts UFC over in huge fashion after $21 billion merger during Saudi Arabia appearance 

The Undertaker and Vince McMahon (via X)

The Undertaker and Vince McMahon were recently in attendance for the fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. During the event, Taker and McMahon took a few questions from the media. They answered questions about the fight and also about the recent WWE-UFC merger under Endeavor.

Vince McMahon took the opportunity to talk about the Dana White-led company. He also talked about WWE and their annual events in Saudi Arabia. McMahon also said that a similar trend for the UFC would be huge. Both Dana White and Vince McMahon have praised each other in their recent interviews. It appears that the merger between the two companies has been going great so far.

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WWE has been coming here for a long time, actually. No one else actually asides from that, if this were a UFC event, you know, it would be no different, but nonetheless, Francis Ngannou in PLE is getting knocked out. The UFC is so superior to the PLE, that there’s no contest.
Vince McMahon during the Tyson-Ngannou fight

Additionally, The Undertaker also commented on Vince McMahon and Dana White. He gave his opinion on the matter, saying that both of them are great businessmen and do what they decide to do. Undertaker and McMahon were together during the entire event as the two go a long way dating back to the early 1990s.

Vince McMahon might play a key role in UFC’s partnership with Saudi Arabia

Since the merger of WWE and UFC, the responsibilities and duties of Vince McMahon have been reduced. However, his influence on certain aspects of the company remains the same. It was recently announced that the UFC will host its first major event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in March 2024. This came following their merger with WWE, which resulted in a joint venture, TKO.

Vince McMahon with Dana White (R) and with Saudi government officials (L)
Vince McMahon with Dana White (R) and with Saudi government officials (L) (via X)

Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that the 78-year-old might have secured a “big money deal” between the UFC and the Saudi government. This is because WWE has been working with the nation for years now. The deal has been financially rewarding for both parties, according to reports. Therefore, McMahon was crucial for landing a beneficial deal for both parties.

Dana White and Vince McMahon have both stated that the joint venture is going great. Therefore, the company plans on expanding the business to new heights. WWE is currently gearing up to host its annual Crown Jewel show in Saudi Arabia. Various matches have been announced for the spectacular show including Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight.

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