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WWE and UFC officially merge in $21.4 billion deal

The hotly anticipated merger between Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Entertainment is official. TKO Group Holdings, the new $21.4-billion fighting sports and entertainment powerhouse, began trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. The newly-combined company, TKO, is led by Endeavor Chief Executive Ari Emanuel. Pro wrestling mogul Vince McMahon will serve the new ...
The walkout stage pictured before WrestleMania 38 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, April 2, 2022.

The hotly anticipated merger between Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Entertainment is official.

TKO Group Holdings, the new $21.4-billion fighting sports and entertainment powerhouse, began trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.

The newly-combined company, TKO, is led by Endeavor Chief Executive Ari Emanuel. Pro wrestling

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