WWE and UFC Come Together as TKO on NYSE, Triple H Hails 'Historic Day'
WWE and UFC Come Together as TKO on NYSE, Triple H Hails 'Historic Day'
Endeavor, the owners of UFC, and WWE announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings.

Paul Levesque, known also as Triple H, took to social media on Tuesday to share the news of WWE and UFC coming together to form a new company, with a launch of the company on the New York Stock Exchange.

“A historic day. The most exciting time in our industry that I’ve ever been a part of… Are you ready?,” Triple H posted.

Dana White, too shared the news on social media.

Endeavor, the owners of UFC, and WWE announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings.

TKO will bring together UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, the biggest professional wrestling promotion, to create a new premium sports and entertainment company.

“The creation of TKO marks an exciting new chapter for UFC and WWE as leaders in global sports and entertainment,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and TKO.

“Given their continued connectivity to the Endeavor network, we are confident in our ability to accelerate their respective growth and unlock long-term sustainable value for shareholders. With UFC and WWE under one roof, we will provide unrivalled experiences for more than a billion passionate fans worldwide,” he added.

“This is the culmination of a decades-long partnership between Endeavor and WWE across strategic initiatives including talent representation and media rights. Given our collaborative, trusted relationship and Endeavor’s incredible track record of success growing UFC, we believe WWE is optimally positioned for future growth and success as part of TKO,” said Vince McMahon, Executive Chairman of TKO.

“Our focus remains on delivering for our fans across the globe as we take the business to the next level alongside UFC and Endeavor.”

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