WWE is considering bringing the NXT brand to UFC APEX in Las Vegas this summer.
According to a report from wrestling voteThe NXT Battlegrounds event, originally scheduled for May 26 in Savannah, Georgia, may be rescheduled to June 9, 2024 in Las Vegas. Additionally, the show is rumored to be canceled at APEX, which is owned by WWE business associate Ultimate Fighting Championship.
UFC and World Wrestling Entertainment were combined under TKO Group Holdings last year.
Since the merger, the two organizations have operated independently of each other, but recent reports suggest that the two brands may soon start touring cities together to curate a series of destination events. there is. WWE's move to APEX for its first premium NXT event following WrestleMania XL may be a trial run of sorts.
Last month, former Bellator MMA champion “Iron” Michael Chandler appeared on the pro wrestling empire's flagship show and criticized Irish megastar Conor McGregor.
With both organizations catering to the same business dad, it's only a matter of time before the lines blur and maximize crossover opportunities. We've already seen many former UFC fighters make their way into the world of sports entertainment, including Matt Riddle, Ronda Rousey, and Brock Lesnar, but in Lesnar's case, he was in WWE before becoming UFC Heavyweight Champion. was a superstar.
WWE heads to Philadelphia for WrestleMania 40th anniversary
On Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th, WWE will celebrate the 40th anniversary of WrestleMania with a live broadcast from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The big talking point of the event will be the return of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, who will be teaming up with his real-life cousin and undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The two will face off against the team of Cody Rhodes and Iowa native Seth Freakin' Rollins.
The card will also feature YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar Logan Paul, who will compete for the WWE United States Championship in a triple threat match against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.
Watch the official trailer for WrestleMania XL below.
