The history of MMA fighters heading to WWE after their days in the cage are over is a long one, and some talents like Brock Lesnar have even gone back and forth more than once. With WWE and UFC now part of one company, TKO , that transition should theoretically be easier than ever. Though everyone involved has said pro wrestling and MMA will continue as separate businesses just as before, the idea of UFC stars exploring sports entertainment after they’re done with unscripted fighting isn’t lost on WWE president Nick Khan, who said he can see it happening in an interview with ESPN’s Marc Raimondi . “UFC fighters are going to stay focused on the UFC, and WWE superstars obviously do something different in our ring,” Khan said.
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WWE president says merger could help UFC fighters have ‘extended’ careers in WWE – MMA Junkie